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 but also with potential to live in one of the units while renting out the other. 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.
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Listed by: COMPASS • Peng Tea
$825,000
5045 37th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
5beds
2baths
1,900sqft
Duplex
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$806,900 Zestimate®
$434/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern finishesTwo updated unitsFunctional floor plansGenerous interiors
- 117 days |
- 350 |
- 23 |
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Listed by:
Peng Tea,
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2493055
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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
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: $434/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $811,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,711
- Date on market: 3/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 117 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$806,900
$767,000 - $847,000
$2,720/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hawthorne Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Aki Kurose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Cleveland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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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