Borealis

109 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

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About Borealis

If you are looking for urban living, look no further. Borealis Apartment Homes is located near South Lake Union in the heart of downtown Seattle. Residents enjoy spectacular views of Denny Park and the Space Needle. Borealis combines green building practices with contemporary features.

Borealis is an apartment community located in King County and the 98109 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Seattle Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Bike Storage
  • Lake Union, Downtown and Space Needle views
  • Community deck with gas grill
  • Built Green
  • Garbage Disposal
  • In-unit Washer & Dryer
  • Built-in Microwave
  • Convenient Access to I-5 and HWY 99
  • Dishwasher
  • Large Windows
  • Wood Floors (or Karndean flooring)

Community Amenities

Grill

Gated

Bicycle Storage

Package Service

  • Package Service
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Public Transportation
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Gated
  • Grill

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Deck
Neighborhood

“Great location” doesn’t do this lively neighborhood justice. South Lake Union resides in a pristine location on the shore of Lake Union to the north and off the coast of Elliot Bay to the west. Situated just two miles from downtown Seattle, South Lake Union offers beautiful bayside and lakeside views, a scenic cityscape, and access to everything Seattle has to offer.

Nestled directly east of the Space Needle, Seattle Children’s Museum, Museum of Pop Culture, Memorial Stadium and more, this neighborhood is bikeable and walkable to some of Seattle’s greatest attractions. Aside from its location, South Lake Union offers immense perks. Just take a trip to Lake Union Park for access to 12 acres of lakefront property with a boat launch, beautiful walkways, and the Museum of History & Industry, or experience of one its incredible local restaurants.

Learn more about living in South Lake Union 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 6 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
Borealis is within 15 minutes or 0.8 mile from Golden Gate Univ., Seattle. It is also near Seattle Central Comm. Coll. and Seattle University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
331 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
181 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,642 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 2-9
85 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
103 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
510 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Seattle include Westlake & Denny, located 0.3 mile from Borealis. Borealis is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 15.5 miles or 25 minutes away, and Seattle Paine Field International, located 23.2 miles or 34 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 20 min 14.0 mi
Drive: 28 min 17.0 mi
Drive: 30 min 19.7 mi
Drive: 29 min 20.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
Drive: 25 min 15.5 mi
Seattle Paine Field International
Drive: 34 min 23.2 mi

Walkability Near Borealis

Walker's Paradise
98
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
100
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Very Bikeable
83
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Borealis.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Borealis has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Denny Park
Walk: 2 min 0.0 mi
Pacific Science Center
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Olympic Sculpture Park
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Seattle Children's Museum
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Borealis has 5 parks within 0.8 mile, including Denny Park, Pacific Science Center, and Olympic Sculpture Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Borealis has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Virginia Mason Medical Center which is 1.0 miles away and a 20 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 18 min 5.7 mi
Drive: 91 min 67.9 mi
Borealis is 5.7 miles from Fort Lawton Military Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including East Park Naval Reserve.

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