The Bravern Residences · 688 110th Ave NE, Bellevue

The Bravern: the buyer's guide to Bellevue's most distinctive luxury address.

Two towers above The Shops at The Bravern — Neiman Marcus, Tiffany, and upscale dining directly below. 15+ years of HOA maturity, Lake Washington views, and an established resale market. RexMont has tracked The Bravern since delivery and knows its comp pool floor by floor.

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Building at a glance

Address: 688 110th Ave NE, Bellevue WA
Developer: Schnitzer West
Year delivered: 2009
Towers: Two residential towers
Floors: 24 (Tower I), 36 (Tower II)
Total residences: Approx. 455 condominium homes

Building specs

Why The Bravern is in its own category in the Bellevue tower market.

The Bravern Residences were developed by Schnitzer West as part of a landmark mixed-use campus that set the benchmark for luxury retail integration in the Pacific Northwest. Fifteen years later, the retail-residential connection is still unmatched in Bellevue — and the HOA's maturity provides a financial clarity newer towers simply can't offer.

Address: 688 110th Ave NE, Bellevue WA
Developer: Schnitzer West
Year delivered: 2009
Towers: Two residential towers
Floors: 24 (Tower I), 36 (Tower II)
Total residences: Approx. 455 condominium homes
Floor plan range: 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, penthouses
Retail connection: The Shops at The Bravern (direct)
Pet policy: Pet-friendly; verify limits in CC&Rs

Amenity stack

Full-service residential amenities — plus Neiman Marcus downstairs.

The Bravern's residential amenity package covers every standard luxury high-rise feature. What makes it distinct is the direct-access retail campus below — a daily-life amenity that doesn't appear on any HOA spec sheet but consistently comes up in buyer conversations as the reason they chose this building over a comparable unit elsewhere.

View orientation

Tower II's extra height opens view angles Tower I can't reach.

The Bravern's two towers sit at different heights — Tower II's 36 floors give its upper units a view advantage over Tower I's 24 floors at equivalent floor numbers. Western and northwestern exposures pull the strongest lake and Olympic views; eastern and southern faces offer value entry points with Cascade and city views.

West / Northwest

Lake Washington, Olympic Mountains, Seattle skyline

The Bravern's strongest premium orientation. Tower II's additional height extends the lake and skyline sightline above neighboring rooflines. Upper-floor west units command the widest view spreads.

North

Lake Washington north arm, Kirkland shoreline, north Bellevue

Strong lake view option without the afternoon sun of western exposures. Popular with buyers who prioritize a cooler interior and a quieter street-level experience.

East

Cascade foothills, east Bellevue neighborhoods

Best value entry point inside the building. Morning light, Cascade views, same amenity access as lake-facing units at a meaningfully lower per-square-foot price.

South

South Bellevue, Bellevue Botanical Garden vicinity, Cascades

Quieter urban exposure. Upper floors open toward Mount Rainier on clear days. A distinctive orientation not available in the Lincoln Square–area towers.

Location & commute

South end of downtown Bellevue — quieter than Lincoln Square, still walkable to everything.

The Bravern sits on the southern edge of the downtown Bellevue luxury corridor — less street traffic than the Lincoln Square area, but still within a comfortable walk of Bellevue Square, Old Bellevue, Amazon Bellevue, and the upcoming East Link 2 Line stations.

The Shops at The Bravern (Neiman Marcus, Tiffany, dining)Direct connection
Bellevue Square5–7 minute walk
Old Bellevue Main Street8-minute walk
Amazon Bellevue campus12–15 minute walk
East Main light rail station (2 Line, opens 2026)7–9 minute walk
Microsoft Redmond main campus12–18 minutes by car
I-405 access2–3 minutes by car
Downtown Seattle (via 2 Line, 2026)~25–30 minutes by light rail

Why work with RexMont

15 years of comp data. We price The Bravern precisely.

The Bravern delivered in 2009. Fifteen years of resale activity means RexMont can price any Bravern unit — floor, tower, orientation, and condition — with a precision that newer buildings with thin comp pools simply don't allow.

The Shops at The Bravern is a lifestyle moat

No other Bellevue residential tower sits directly above a luxury retail campus at the level of The Bravern. Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., and a curated restaurant lineup are steps from the elevator. For buyers who value that specific lifestyle, the alternatives in Bellevue are thin.

Mature HOA with 15+ years of reserve history

The Bravern delivered in 2009. The HOA has been owner-controlled for over a decade, the reserve study is mature, and special assessment history is visible. RexMont reads the full financial picture before any offer — buyers in newer buildings don't have this level of financial visibility.

Tower I vs. Tower II is a real comparison

Tower I (24 floors) and Tower II (36 floors) have different view angles at identical floor numbers due to Tower II's greater height. The floor plan mix and orientation differ as well. RexMont walks buyers through the practical differences and helps you identify which tower's layout matches your priorities.

Established resale comp pool

Fifteen-plus years of resale activity means RexMont can price at the unit level — floor, exposure, and condition-adjusted — with more precision than newer towers where comp data is sparse. That precision matters whether you're buying or evaluating a future resale path.

Selling at The Bravern

The Bravern buyer pool is specific. Marketing must match.

Buyers who search for The Bravern specifically are buying the retail-residential lifestyle, not just a Bellevue condo. The listing strategy should speak their language — and RexMont builds every Bravern seller strategy around that specific buyer profile.

The Bravern-specific comp data — not the citywide condo median or a Bellevue Towers comparison
The Shops connection story in listing copy and marketing — it's a lifestyle differentiator that attracts a buyer pool no other Bellevue address can match the same way
Tower I vs. Tower II orientation analysis for pricing — same floor number in both towers doesn't mean same market value
Photography that captures the retail campus, views, and amenity-floor quality — The Bravern's lifestyle experience needs to be shown, not described
Mature HOA positioning — a 15-year-old building with solid reserves is an asset for buyers worried about new-tower HOA uncertainty
Targeting the luxury-retail lifestyle buyer segment — frequent travelers, empty-nesters, executives — who search The Bravern by name

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FAQ

The Bravern questions buyers ask us most.

What makes The Bravern Residences unique in the Bellevue high-rise market?

The direct connection to The Shops at The Bravern — one of the top luxury retail addresses in the Pacific Northwest. Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., and a lineup of upscale restaurants are accessible from the building without going outside. No other Bellevue residential tower offers this retail integration at this level. Combined with 15+ years of HOA maturity and a two-tower campus, The Bravern occupies a distinct segment of the Bellevue luxury condo market.

How much do The Bravern Residences condos cost?

The Bravern spans a wide price range across its two towers — from smaller one-bedroom units on lower floors to large three-bedroom and penthouse residences on upper floors with Lake Washington views. The building's 15+ year resale history gives RexMont the ability to provide accurate floor-and-orientation-specific price ranges. Contact us for a current availability sheet and recent comp summary.

What are the HOA fees at The Bravern?

HOA dues at The Bravern vary by unit size. With 15+ years of owner-controlled HOA history, the reserve study and budget are mature and readable — RexMont reviews them in detail before any offer. The retail-campus infrastructure at The Bravern means HOA cost structures are somewhat more complex than typical residential towers; we explain exactly what residents pay for and what coverage those fees provide.

Is The Bravern near the East Link light rail?

The Bravern is approximately a 7–9 minute walk to the East Main light rail station, slightly further than the Lincoln Square–area towers but still well within the walkable corridor. The East Link 2 Line opens through downtown Bellevue in 2026 and connects to Microsoft in Redmond, Mercer Island, and downtown Seattle.

Which tower is better — Tower I or Tower II at The Bravern?

Neither is universally better — it depends on your priorities. Tower II is taller (36 floors vs. 24 floors), giving upper-floor units a view advantage over Tower I at identical floor numbers. Tower I has more manageable building scale and can have a slightly different floor plan mix. RexMont walks buyers through the view, layout, and pricing differences between equivalent units in both towers before committing to a side.

Does The Bravern allow pets?

The Bravern is pet-friendly, with weight limits and breed restrictions set by the HOA CC&Rs. Pet-friendly outdoor amenities and walking access are part of the building campus. Buyers with multiple pets or larger breeds should confirm the current policy in the CC&Rs before closing — RexMont pulls and reviews these as part of the offer process.

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