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Hillclimb Court condos for sale

Four five-story blocks around a courtyard, between Pike Place Market and the waterfront. Jim Olson's firm designed it, and it was finished in 1982. Watch a home tour, then ask me about a home here.

Address
1425 Western Ave
Built
1982
Shape
Four five-story blocks around a courtyard
Homes
35, plus 3 shops

From King County and City of Seattle records, checked October 21, 2026. Ask me to confirm anything that matters to you.

Photo: Andrew van Leeuwen, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and cropped. Photo credits

New listings

Be first when a home is listed in Hillclimb Court

One email the day a new home is listed in this building. Nothing else.

I send these myself, so it can take a day. No daily emails.

For sale here

Homes for sale in Hillclimb Court

These homes come from NWMLS. Each one shows who listed it.

Ask me what is listed in Hillclimb Court right now. Homes here do not stay up long. Leave your email in the box on this page and I will write when a new one is listed, or call me.

Call (206) 203-4944

Inside the building

What is in the building

From the county record and the architect's project page. Ask me to confirm anything that matters to you.

CourtyardThe four blocks face inward onto a shared courtyard.
ElevatorsThe county record lists elevators.
GarageA parking garage sits under the building. Ask which spaces go with the homes.

Questions

Questions about Hillclimb Court

Is Hillclimb Court a condo or an apartment building?

It is a condominium building, so owners own their homes. Some owners may rent theirs out. Some rental sites call the building apartments, but the county record lists it as a condominium.

How many homes are in Hillclimb Court?

The county record shows 35 homes and 3 shops. Some sources say 39. That count includes the shops and a parking unit.

Who designed Hillclimb Court?

Olson / Walker Architects: Jim Olson, Gordon Walker and Rick Sundberg. The firm later became Olson Kundig.

What should I ask the association before buying in Hillclimb Court?

Ask for the monthly dues and what they cover, the latest reserve study, and any special assessment, planned or being paid off. Ask about the rental and pet rules, whether parking and storage come with the home, and whether the association is in a lawsuit. For this building, also ask: Is the garage for owners, the public, or both? How many spaces go with the homes? Who manages the building, and how do owners reach them? When you are serious about a home, I get the association's documents and read them with you.

How do I see a home in Hillclimb Court?

Tell me which home and when you are free. I set up the visit. Seeing a home with me costs you nothing.

Where do I find the building's rules and dues?

In the association's documents. When you are serious about a home, I get them for you and read them with you. Look at the reserve study and the meeting notes.

How will I know when a new home is listed in Hillclimb Court?

Leave your email on this page and tick the box. I write to you when a new home is listed here. I send these myself, so it can take a day.

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Let's talk

Thinking about a home in Hillclimb Court? Let's talk.

Tell me which home you saw. I will tell you what I know about the home and the building.