A turn-of-the-2000s two-building waterfront community on the Lake Street corridor, a short walk from downtown Kirkland.
905 and 925 Lake Street S · Downtown Kirkland / Lake Street · Kirkland
Building note: Property records report construction across 2000 and 2001 for the two buildings at 905 and 925 Lake Street S; the directory retains a date range.
Murray Franklyn development team (Wade Metz biography)
Building Type
Two-building waterfront condominium community
The Building Story
Waters Edge: two small buildings and a collection of individual waterfront homes
Waters Edge occupies two addresses, 905 and 925 Lake Street S, along the Lake Washington shoreline south of downtown Kirkland. The community is generally documented as thirteen residences in two three-story buildings, with individual property records placing construction around 2000 and 2001. Large homes, broad lake-facing rooms and a direct relationship with terraces, docks and the shoreline define its character. Its most revealing stories are found at several scales: the original development team, the arrangement of the waterfront property and the unusually personal interiors created within individual homes.
Waters Edge building exterior
An unexpected interior story
A private home drew inspiration from Kandinsky and illuminated glass
The selling broker for residence 103N documented an interior remodel inspired by painter Wassily Kandinsky and designer Kay Stewart, with a glass counter made by Glassworks of Seattle and lit from underneath. That is a detail of one privately customized residence, but it offers a memorable example of the design ambitions these large waterfront homes have accommodated.
The development connection
Waters Edge shares a project leader with notable Seattle condominiums
Wade Metz's biography on Terrene Homes' own website identifies Waters Edge among the projects he led while working at the Murray Franklyn Family of Companies. The same account names Shumway in Kirkland and Cristalla and Madison Tower in Seattle. That supplies a direct connection to a regional condominium development team. Metz later co-founded Terrene Homes; the biography identifies Waters Edge as part of his earlier work at Murray Franklyn.
The scale of the community
Two street numbers organize a very small residential community
The community spans 905 and 925 Lake Street S, with separate north and south buildings. The building directory describes thirteen homes across the pair, while City repair records identify both addresses within the same condominium association. Recorded examples illustrate the generous scale: one north-building residence was marketed at 4,048 square feet, and a south-building home at 4,462 square feet. Those are individual examples, not a standard plan. Listing records also differ between 2000 and 2001 for construction, making the turn-of-the-century description more useful than assigning one unqualified year to every residence.
Rooms that meet the lake
Covered decks and ground-level patios offer different waterfront experiences
The original listing for south-building residence 202 describes two sets of sliding French doors opening to a covered deck, with a separate balcony off the primary bedroom. At residence 101, a 2023 listing describes a lakefront patio reached from the living room, family room and primary suite. These are two distinct ways of connecting a large interior to the same shoreline: one through elevated outdoor rooms, the other through a terrace close to the water. Their differences are part of the community's interest. A building-level photograph cannot explain the outlook, exposure or outdoor arrangement of a particular home.
Owner-made interiors
Art and craftsmanship have shaped the homes after construction
Residence 103N's published history connects a substantial remodel with the work of Wassily Kandinsky and designer Kay Stewart. Its illuminated glass counter, credited to Glassworks of Seattle, supplied an unusual focal point within an open living area. Another home, residence 101 in the south building, was marketed with updates designed by Melinda Sechrist in 2019. Together, those documented examples show why original construction and present interior character need to be considered separately here. Waters Edge provides the setting and space, while later owners and designers have made different choices about materials, rooms and the experience of entertaining beside the lake.
The shoreline and boating
The dock is part of the setting, but each home's rights are specific
Original listing materials describe approximately 280 feet of community shoreline. In the marketing for residence 202, that waterfront setting was paired with a reported thirty-five-foot boat slip, two garage spaces and an EV charger. The listing for residence 101 instead described an assigned moorage slip and lift, with its own parking and storage arrangement. These details explain how boating can become part of everyday life at Waters Edge, while also showing why the word waterfront is not a complete description of ownership. Slip dimensions, assignments, lifts, power and transfer rights should be established for the specific residence.
The building's later chapters
City records document an exterior renewal program
Kirkland issued separate repair permits for 905 and 925 Lake Street S in August 2024. Their stated scope includes replacing existing cladding, repairing or replacing windows and replacing guardrails around the elevations. The records describe a coordinated scope for both buildings, extending the property's history beyond private interior renovations. A permit describes authorized work, however, rather than proving the present condition or completion of every component. Current project records, inspections and association documents are the appropriate sources for understanding what has been finished and how the work is administered.
Good to know
Before choosing a home here
01Confirm the home's recorded moorage, lift, parking, storage and EV rights, including any separate charges and transfer conditions.
02Obtain current information on the exterior renewal program, completed inspections, warranties and the allocation of maintenance and project costs.
03Compare the exact terrace or balcony, shoreline access, window exposure and approved interior alterations; the published examples are individual homes.
Architecture and project-history references describe the original design. Current amenity access, financial condition, building rules and individual property features must be verified from the latest association and listing records.
Homes for Sale
Currently available at Waters Edge
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Listing data is provided by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) through IDX Broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and must be independently verified.
Residence Character
Outdoor space, parking, storage and EV arrangements vary by residence.
Review the exterior project's latest completion records and association cost allocation.
Compare the actual floor plan and window exposure; published examples describe individual homes.
Waterfront & Moorage
Original listings report approximately 280 feet of community shoreline.
Confirm the specific home's recorded moorage, lift rights and transfer terms.
Shoreline, dock and moorage rights are established by the governing documents and vary by residence. They should be confirmed before purchase.
Building amenities
Waterfront community dock (verify moorage and lift rights for the home)
Gated access
Elevator and lobby
High-speed internet
EV charging reported with selected garage spaces (verify the home's rights)
Parking
Garage parking, with assignments and EV arrangements specific to each home
Amenities are reported in public building and listing sources. Confirm current access, reservations, fees, and any parking or storage assignment with the association.
Rental & Leasing
Leasing at Waters Edge
Rental cap
Current HOA documents required
Minimum lease
Current HOA documents required
Short-term rentals
Current HOA documents required
More rental details+
Cap status / waitlist
Current HOA documents required
Subleasing
Current HOA details required
Lease / registration
Current HOA details required
Rental / move-in fees
Current HOA details required
Background checks
Current HOA details required
Source status
Needs verification
Last verified
September 1, 2026
Leasing rules and availability may change. Confirm current terms with the condominium association before purchasing or leasing.
What Buyers Should Know
Due-diligence checklist
Resale certificate
Reserve study
Budget and financial statements
Insurance
Assessments
Capital projects
Litigation
Rental rules
Owner occupancy
Financing / warrantability
Parking and storage rights
View / future development
Building systems and age
What Sellers Should Know
Who you compete with
Sellers compete with current same-building inventory, similar stacks, floor height, views, parking, condition, amenities and nearby buildings.
Association rental and leasing rules, rental caps, current cap availability, waitlists, minimum lease terms, fees and short-term-rental policies can change at any time. Information should be independently verified through the current resale certificate, declaration, rules and regulations, association management and applicable City of Seattle requirements before purchase or lease.
