Escala vs Olive 8
Two of the buildings Seattle condo buyers shortlist together, side by side: the registry facts, what each building is known for, and what is actually for sale in each one today.
Building intelligence, side by side
Source: Seattle Condo Authority- Building
- Escala
- Olive 8
- Location
- Downtown, Seattle
- Downtown, Seattle
- Year built
- 2009
- 2009
- Units
- 269
- 229
- Stories
- 31
- 39
- Building type
- High-Rise
- Mid-Rise
- HOA dues range
- $900–$2000+
- Not on file
- Walk Score
- 99
- Not on file
- Amenities
- Pool · spa · concierge · gym · wine cellar
- Not on file
Building information from Seattle Condo Authority, separate from the MLS listing data below. Full profiles: Escala · Olive 8
Jeff's take: Escala
Escala is the standard downtown buyers compare everything else to: full-floor amenity level, serious construction, and a resale market that stays liquid because demand rarely lets up. Pay attention to which stack and floor you are buying, because the view premium here is real.
Jeff's take: Olive 8
Olive 8 pairs a Hyatt hotel with a residential tower, which means amenities and services most condo buildings cannot match. It reads well for buyers who travel or want a lock-and-leave, and the pool and spa access is a genuine differentiator.
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What is actually for sale.
Live from NWMLS, matched to each building. Counts here always equal the building pages.
Listings courtesy of NWMLS as distributed by MLS Grid. The three-tree symbol indicates a property listed by a member of the Northwest MLS.
Escala
9 for sale from $615,0002 bd · 2 ba · 1,607 sqft
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,607 sqft
1 bd · 2 ba · 910 sqft
4 recent pending or closed sales in the building.
Olive 8
7 for sale from $550,0001 bd · 2 ba · 823 sqft
1 bd · 1 ba · 808 sqft
1 bd · 2 ba · 823 sqft
1 recent pending or closed sale in the building.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of July 7, 2026 at 5:45 AM PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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