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Landmark status
Seattle Public Schools records National Register listing in 1975 and city landmark designation in 1977.
Seattle Condo Buildings
West Queen Anne School
West Queen Anne School is the historic school conversion at 1401 5th Avenue W. Seattle Public Schools records show the permanent school opened in 1896, with later additions, and was converted to condominiums in 1983–84.
1401 5th Ave W · Queen Anne · Seattle
Building Highlights
- Stories
- 4 fl
- Residences
- 49 homes
- Neighborhood
- Queen Anne
- Building Type
- Condominium
- Market
- Seattle
The Building Story
Classrooms transformed into individual homes
West Queen Anne School is the historic school conversion at 1401 5th Avenue W. Seattle Public Schools records show the permanent school opened in 1896, with later additions, and was converted to condominiums in 1983–84. It is a separate property from Queen Anne High School. The former classrooms give many residences tall windows, generous ceiling heights and distinctive room proportions.
The school was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and became a Seattle landmark in 1977. Its grounds, original masonry and varied interior volumes are central to the experience. Homes differ considerably in loft arrangements and alterations. Buyers should review both the preservation requirements and the current land-interest documents: the district’s history records a 99-year lease to Historic Seattle beginning in 1983. That historic arrangement warrants confirmation from current title and association records.
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Historic school conversion
The permanent school opened in 1896 and was converted in 1983–84.
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Classroom proportions
Documented residences retain tall classroom windows, brick and high ceilings.
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Distinct Queen Anne property
The address is 1401 5th Avenue W, separate from Queen Anne High School.
Good to know
Before choosing a home here
- Review current title, leasehold terms and any renewal provisions with the transaction professionals.
- Confirm approval requirements for window, masonry and interior alterations.
- Walk loft stairs and check usable headroom because former classroom plans differ widely.
Explore the research behind this building
- Condominium public records and NWMLS activity
- NWMLS listing and building features
- Seattle Public Schools building history
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 West Queen Anne School
Explore available homes, photography and pricing from the live NWMLS feed.
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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.
Rental & Leasing
Leasing at West Queen Anne School
- 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
- Current HOA documents not reviewed
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.
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Considering a condo at West Queen Anne School?
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.