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  • $1,177,600

    5101 42nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

    2beds
    850sqft
    Apartment
    Built in 1968
    -- sqft lot
    $1,177,600 Zestimate®
    $1,385/sqft
    $2,436 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,177,600

    $1.07M - $1.30M

    $2,436/mo

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    What's special

    Two-bedroom one bath apartmentKitchen features stainless-steel appliancesBonus roomFree in-building laundryRenovated throughoutBright southern exposuresQuartz counter tops

    Two-bedroom, one bath apartment located two streets up the hill from Tutta Bella and all that Columbia City has to offer. The main floor of this unit is on the second level and was renovated throughout. It includes the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and bath and offers bright southern exposures with territorial views over the neighborhood. The kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, quartz counter tops, and plenty of storage space. Downstairs at street level is a bonus room, a storage closet, and a spacious attached garage (no need to get wet next winter!) for off-street parking and extra space for bikes, skis, tools, and outdoor gear. The free in-building laundry is shared with two other apartments. Columbia City restaurants, pubs, shops, and cinema are steps away. Easy walk to bus and light rail. 12-month lease preferred. Rent surcharge of $200/month for each adult occupant beyond two. $1000 refundable security deposit at lease signing, first month due upon move-in and last month paid in installments. Tenant pays utilities. No smoking or pets, please. Criteria: Total gross monthly income of all applicants signing the lease must equal or exceed 2.5 times the monthly rent. Proof of adequate income such as employment and wage or salary verification, recent paystubs or tax returns. Favorable credit history free of negative issues such as delinquent or unpaid accounts, open bankruptcy, eviction in the last five years. Credit score of 700 or higher. Favorable references from prior two landlords free of negative issues such as more than one late payment in any 12-month period, damage beyond normal wear and tear, or lease violations. Ability to agree to rental and application terms: Lease start date and duration. Applicant must view property before submitting an application. A holding deposit of $300 will be collected with application.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 850 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stainless steel appliances
    Details
    • Parcel number: 8707100005

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment
    Condition
    • Year built: 1968

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Seattle

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $1,000
    • Application fee: $0

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 06/01/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/11/2026Listing removed$2,450$3/sqft
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    5/27/2026Price change$2,450-9.3%$3/sqft
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    5/5/2026Listed for rent$2,700$3/sqft
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    4/13/2026Listing removed$2,700$3/sqft
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    4/6/2026Listed for rent$2,700$3/sqft
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    3/25/2026Listing removed$2,700$3/sqft
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    3/22/2026Listed for rent$2,700+8%$3/sqft
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    6/7/2022Listing removed--
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    5/7/2022Listed for rent$2,500+8.7%$3/sqft
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    2/26/2021Listing removed--
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    8/15/2020Listing removed$2,300$3/sqft
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    7/21/2020Listed for rent$2,300+9.5%$3/sqft
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    1/3/2018Listing removed$2,100$2/sqft
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    10/30/2017Listed for rent$2,100$2/sqft
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    7/25/2017Sold$900,000+12.6%$1,059/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1143866 Report a problem
    6/20/2017Pending sale$799,000$940/sqft
    Source: Kw Everett #1145540 Report a problem
    6/14/2017Listed for sale$799,000+248.9%$940/sqft
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    5/1/1998Sold$229,000$269/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,925 +13.4%$1,231,000 +5.8%
    2024$11,394 +1.4%$1,164,000 -1.4%
    2023$11,235 +30%$1,181,000 +18%
    2022$8,639 +9.6%$1,001,000 +19.5%
    2021$7,882 +4%$838,000 +9.7%
    2020$7,576 -1.7%$764,000 -3%
    2019$7,704 +17.2%$788,000 +5.8%
    2018$6,571 -4.2%$745,000 +9.7%
    2017$6,861 +62.5%$679,000 +28.6%
    2016$4,222 $528,000 +14.8%
    2015$4,222 $460,000 +8%
    2014$4,222 $426,000 +14.8%
    2013$4,222 $371,000 +13.5%
    2012-- $327,000 -7.9%
    2011-- $355,000 +8.9%
    2010-- $326,000
    2009-- $326,000 -6.6%
    2007-- $349,000
    2006-- $349,000 +7.7%
    2005-- $324,000 +43.4%
    2001$2,692 +10.4%$226,000 +16.5%
    2000$2,439 $194,000

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    Neighborhood: Columbia City

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