*GARDEN UNIT AVAILABLE MARCH 1, 2026; UTILITIES INCLUDED* *Possible earlier move-in starting ~February 20, 2026 (rent to be prorated)* Nestled in the tree-lined Mount Baker Ridge neighborhood, this inviting garden-level unit on the hill is a unique blend of historic Victorian-era architecture and practical city living. It features a spacious footprint with 1 bedroom + 1 den/bonus room + 1 bath, large walk-in closet, kitchen/dining room, dishwasher, storage closet, and in-unit washer/dryer. From the unit entryway and bedroom window, enjoy sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Range; from the garden gate, enjoy peekaboo views of the Olympic Range. WHAT'S INCLUDED: * Appliances: Refrigerator, gas stove, countertop dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, in-unit washer/dryer, in-unit hot water heater. * Furniture: Kitchen butcher block Island with storage, bedroom closet/armoire with shelving. * Heating is electric. * Yard is fenced in - great for dogs. * Unit is offered unfurnished except for the items mentioned above. Photos showcase different interior design alternatives with previous tenants' furniture. HOUSE HISTORY: This apartment is on the ground floor of a home built in 1890. The garden apartment itself is a remodeled basement space. There are two other units in the house. The garden apartment is approximately 750 square feet with one bedroom, one bathroom, in-unit laundry, large walk-in closet, in-unit storage room, kitchen/dining area and an additional large bonus room which can be used as a living room, office, media room, and/or extra sleeping space. The house sits on an 8,000 sf lot with gardens and fruit trees, and many historic relics remain. IDEAL LOCATION BLENDS CITY LIVING + NATURE RETREAT: * Walkable to coffee, bars, bakeries, restaurants, shops: Mount Baker Ridge (1-2 min. walk), Jackson Street Corridor (~15 min. walk) * Bus: (~1 min walk) - 14 bus runs by house every ~15 minutes directly to downtown Seattle or directly to Mount Baker Light Rail station * Light Rail: Judkins Park Station to Eastside & Downtown (~15 min. walk, March 2026 opening!), Mount Baker Station and bus depot (5 min drive) provide easy commutes to downtown, and to First Hill hospitals, UW, Seattle U, and Central or North Seattle College/Northgate.) Light rail southbound takes you to SeaTac Airport. * Freeway Access: 5-minute drive to I-90 and I-5 interchange * Parking: Ample street parking * Incredible number of parks nearby: 5-15 min. walk to Lake Washington and multiple Olmsted-designed parks (Colman Park, Frink Park, Sam Smith Park, South Day Street Park, Bradner Gardens, and more) * Schools nearby: Leschi Elementary, Thurgood Marshall Elementary, Garfield High School, Seattle Girls School * A diverse, friendly neighborhood enjoyed by dog walkers, joggers, bike riders, and community gardeners. *QED Coffeeshop 2 minutes walk down the street - see photos for vibe. (Coffeeshop is not a part of the house!) BROADER NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES: * A longer walk or quick drive takes you east downhill to Lake Washington at Leschi and its restaurants, coffee shop, grocery store, marinas, parks, dance studio and beach, and other small businesses. * To the south, a 15 min. walk or a short bus ride takes you to Mt. Baker Beach and Park: tennis & pickle ball courts and a children's play area, swimming beach, an ice cream/coffee shop, a restaurant (Mio Posto), a neighborhood bar (Velvet Elk), Mt. Baker Community Center, and other small businesses. * The African American Museum, Sam Smith Park, and the 2.3 acre Jimi Hendrix Park are just down the hill to the west, adjacent to a dog park. Indoor tennis courts are a 15 min walk to the SW. Supermarkets, drug stores, hardware store, and gas stations are close by. 12 months lease. Unit is unfurnished. All utilities included except internet. We love pets and they are allowed, but they must be house-trained and require a pet damage deposit ($500). For us to consider the application complete, we will require a $500 holding fee that will be applied to first month's rent if the application is accepted, will be fully refunded if the application is declined by us, and will not be refunded if you decide not to move forward with the lease. This is to ensure that people who are serious about the application are able to move forward in the process. We use Venmo for the holding fee (we'll share our Venmo handle once you've submitted your application through Zillow). - LEASE DURATION: 12 months - MIN. CREDIT SCORE: 640 - VERIFIED INCOME: 2.5:1 - FIRST & LAST MONTH'S RENT: Required - RENTERS INSURANCE: Required - PREVIOUS LANDLORD REFERENCES: Required - UTILITIES: water/sewer/trash and electricity included, internet not included - PETS: Allowed, subject to restrictions and pet deposit ($500). Pets must be house broken and non-reactive to people and other pets. - EV CHARGING: located street side at neighboring parcel (easement/sharing agreement) - SMOKING: Not allowed indoors
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