Nestled just outside Fremont’s eclectic heart, The Dayton is a breath of fresh air. Built in 1909, the building’s crisp, effortless charm speaks of a simpler life, of lumberjacks and sawmills, of a booming metropolis once built literally, and figuratively, on wood.

Though only minutes from a dynamic city center, The Dayton offers a rare reprieve from Seattle’s urban frenzy. Perfectly balanced with airy common areas and snug private spaces, each home provides occasion for both jovial gatherings and lazy afternoons. Set in a neighborhood made for strolling—to Fremont, to Greenlake, to nowhere in particular—The Dayton is close to everything and nothing. Natural light streams into The Dayton—never-ending car noises and exhaust fumes do not.

Its modest size—eight homes—offers the opportunity for intimate community, a welcome find in the Big City. Two newly-planted mature Red Oak trees greet visitors at a classic entryway.

Built before the Ship Canal and the Fremont Bridge, the building’s seen its share of change. Live Historic has refreshed The Dayton with reclaimed fir flooring, renewing and preserving, respectfully.