Completed in 2009 by Vulcan Real Estate as part of the 2201 Westlake mixed-use project, Enso sits where South Lake Union meets the Denny Triangle. Designed by Callison, this 19-story, LEED Gold-certified high-rise stands out with its curved glass corner and light-flooded modern floor plans.

Enso launched around the 2008–2009 market downturn, so it took longer to sell through initially, but over the years it has become one of the most reliable and convenient mid-rise/high-rise condo options in the neighborhood. If you want true walk-to-work convenience for Amazon or SLU life without living in a massive 40-story mega-tower, Enso should be on your radar.

Our Take

The Good:

• Everyday Convenience: Having Whole Foods and casual dining literally across the street makes daily life ridiculously easy. You can walk to the Amazon campus in two minutes. Denny Park is across the street for dog walks. 
• Boutique Scale: At 19 stories and 135 units, Enso feels much more personal and intimate than 40-story behemoths like Insignia or Spire—you won’t spend your morning waiting on packed elevators.
• Solid Track Record: Built to LEED Gold standards by Vulcan, the building has settled into a stable, well-run HOA community with lower turnover than many newer towers.

Things to Keep in Mind:

• Busier Street Sounds: Sitting right at Blanchard and Westlake means you’re on active transit and streetcar corridors. It’s vibrant and urban, but not the place for someone seeking dead-silent surroundings.
• Long-Term View Development: Keep in mind that the 101 Westlake site just to the north has long been eyed for redevelopment, with previous plans calling for 40-story residential towers. In early 2026, Sound Transit authorized acquiring the parcel for a future light rail station on the Ballard Link Extension. While that takes a massive private residential high-rise off the table for now, Ballard Link’s ballooning budget and shifting timelines mean the ultimate timeline and construction impact for that block remain a bit of a wildcard.