3857 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
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$379,000
3857 Rainier Ave S Seattle, WA 98118
Single Family Home
Property Type
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,060
Sq. Ft.
1926
Year Built
King
County
Exceptional opportunity to acquire two side-by-side properties at 3857 and 3859 Rainier Avenue S, situated along Seattle's highly traveled Rainier Avenue corridor. Zoned NC2-55 (Neighborhood Commercial 2) with a 55-foot height limit, these properties offer outstanding potential for mixed-use commercial and residential development. No plans or survey available VALUE IS IN THE LAND! High traffic volume, excellent street visibility, and a major shopping center directly across the street provide an attractive setting for investors, builders, and developers. The established retail presence, surrounding businesses, and convenient access to public transportation Mixed-Use Flexibility: Potential uses include multifamily residential apartments, live-work units, retail spaces, offices, restaurants, subject to City of Seattle zoning regulations and approvals Strategically located with convenient access to downtown Seattle, Renton, and Tukwila, this established urban corridor offers excellent connectivity to surrounding residential neighborhoods, shopping, dining, and business districts PROPERTY ACCESS: Access to the property grounds is available by appointment. No interior access to existing buildings until after mutual acceptance Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, height restrictions, density, property conditions, and development feasibility with the City of Seattle Also listed as Vacant Land. See adjacent property at 3857 Rainier Avenue S, MLS#2589591
MLS® #
2589602
Monthly HOA
N/A
On Site
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Last Updated
10/19/2026
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Michael Ross
(206) 550-9635Property Details
Community Information
Address
3857 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
County
King
City
Seattle
School District
Seattle
Subdivision
Columbia City
Zip Code
98118
Plat or Condo Bldg.
Montrose Add
Architecture
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Year Built
1926
Construction Materials
Wood
Year Built Effective
1926
Building Style
2 Story
Building Information
Built On Lot
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Parking Features
Driveway
Features / Amenities
Exterior Features
Wood
Parking Total
3
Heating
Baseboard
Property Features
Lot Size
0.06 Acres
Lot Dimensions
30 x 93
Lot Features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
View
Territorial
Topography
Partial Slope, Sloped, Terraces
Sq.Ft. Size
1060
Lot Sq.Ft. Size
2790
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Water
Public
Zoning
NC2-M55
Directions
I-5 to West Seattle Columbia Way exit east to Rainier Avenue S. left on Rainier Avenue to property, GPS is correct.
Tax and Financial Info
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
$5,330
Listing Terms
Cash
Offers
Seller intends to review offers upon receipt
Possession
Closing, Negotiable
Rooms
| Level | |
| Bathroom Full | Main |
| Bedroom | Main |
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