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
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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
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Last Updated 10/19/2026
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Community Information

Address 3857 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
County King
City Seattle
School District Seattle
Subdivision Columbia City
Zip Code 98118
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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
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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

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Bathroom FullMain
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