Turnkey duplex opportunity in the heart of Columbia City that is great for house hacking by living in one of the units or renting out both for cashflow. This well-maintained property features two updated units: Unit A features a 3-bedroom, 1-bath floorplan and Unit B features a 2-bedroom, 1-bath floorplan. Both units are currently tenant-occupied, providing immediate rental income for the next owner. Each unit has been thoughtfully updated with modern finishes with its own individual washer & dryer, helping minimize near-term maintenance while offering comfortable living spaces. Generous interiors and functional floor plans make the property well-suited for long-term rental use. Conveniently located just steps away from the Light Rail, as well as local shops, dining, and parks in Columbia City. A compelling opportunity for investors seeking a well-kept, income-producing property in a central Seattle location. The duplex comes pre-inspected.
Active
Listed by: COMPASS • Peng Tea
Price cut: $25K (7/16)
$800,000
5045 37th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
5beds
2baths
1,900sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$789,700 Zestimate®
$421/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern finishesTwo updated unitsFunctional floor plansGenerous interiors
- 164 days
- 394
- 26
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peng Tea,
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2493055
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Wall Furnace, Electric
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,900
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 2,160 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet
Details
- Parcel number: 2660500445
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Wood Products, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Columbia City
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $421/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $811,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,711
- Date on market: 3/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 164 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$789,700
$750,000 - $829,000
$2,894/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $800,000-3%$421/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2493055 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $825,000+14.6%$434/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2493055 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2018 | Sold | $720,000+5.9%$379/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1249420 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2018 | Pending sale | $679,950$358/sqft |
Source: Heaton Dainard, LLC #1249420 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $679,950+112.5%$358/sqft |
Source: Heaton Dainard, LLC #1249420 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2015 | Sold | $320,000$168/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,527 +10.6% | $811,000 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $7,711 +9.1% | $788,000 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $7,070 +2.5% | $737,000 -8.2% |
| 2022 | $6,895 +6.2% | $803,000 +15.5% |
| 2021 | $6,491 +7.9% | $695,000 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $6,018 -16.3% | $610,000 -18.1% |
| 2019 | $7,192 +12.3% | $745,000 +0.9% |
| 2018 | $6,406 -3.1% | $738,000 +11.3% |
| 2017 | $6,612 +137.5% | $663,000 +18.4% |
| 2016 | $2,784 | $560,000 +148.3% |
| 2015 | $2,784 | $225,500 -16.8% |
| 2014 | $2,784 | $271,000 +30.9% |
| 2013 | $2,784 | $207,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $207,000 -3.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $215,000 -4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $225,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $225,000 +59.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $141,000 +3.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $136,000 +6.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $128,000 +21.9% |
| 2001 | $1,307 +9.1% | $105,000 +14.1% |
| 2000 | $1,198 | $92,000 |
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Neighborhood: Columbia City
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hawthorne
- Middle: Aki Kurose
- High: Franklin High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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