Ideal Investment in Seattle's vibrant University/Roosevelt District. Perfect for owners or investors targeting strong rental demand. Both units are currently occupied, total rents are $5,000/month. Main unit has 4 beds (3 upstairs) with large living room with fireplace and full kitchen with peninsula/breakfast bar seating. Lower unit is 1 bed/1bath with its own laundry and separate entrance and yard/garden space off alley. There's also parking for multiple vehicles off alley. New exterior paint and interior condition is typical for area. Enjoy immediate cash flow with this property as it's suited for both long-term leases or short-term rentals. Stroll to UW campus and the Ave shops. Easy access to multiple Seattle neighborhoods and SLU/downtown too with Link Light Rail and I-5. This area attracts those seeking active lifestyles, transit connectivity, and proximity to major employment centers. Continued neighborhood growth support long-term rental stability and occupancy. This is a home run option to start a real estate portfolio or add to your existing holdings.
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Listed by: Windermere RE Magnolia • Russell Katz
$900,000
5231 12th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
5beds
2baths
2,210sqft
Duplex
Built in 1923
-- sqft lot
$881,400 Zestimate®
$407/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Separate entranceNew exterior paint
- 54 days |
- 717 |
- 39 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Russell Katz,
Windermere RE Magnolia
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2522165
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,210
- Total interior livable area: 2,210 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks, Territorial
Lot
- Size: 3,001 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Open Lot, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 6746700495
- Zoning description: Residential,Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1923
- Major remodel year: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
- Water: Public, Company: City of Seattle
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Roosevelt
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $407/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $947,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,208
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$881,400
$837,000 - $925,000
$2,595/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $900,000$407/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522165 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $900,000$407/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522165 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $900,000+190.3%$407/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522165 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2001 | Sold | $310,000+84%$140/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #21140892 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/1996 | Sold | $168,500$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,874 +20.3% | $947,000 +12.5% |
| 2024 | $8,208 +9.4% | $842,000 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $7,505 -4.1% | $769,000 -14.7% |
| 2022 | $7,827 +3.2% | $901,000 +12.1% |
| 2021 | $7,582 +5.4% | $804,000 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $7,194 +3.4% | $723,000 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $6,956 +56.6% | $707,000 +44.9% |
| 2018 | $4,441 -4.5% | $488,000 +8.9% |
| 2017 | $4,653 -10% | $448,000 +11.7% |
| 2016 | $5,168 | $401,000 +9.6% |
| 2015 | $5,168 | $366,000 -30.7% |
| 2014 | $5,168 | $528,000 +17.3% |
| 2013 | $5,168 | $450,000 +9.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $411,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $411,000 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $428,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $428,000 +0.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $425,000 +6.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $400,000 +8.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $370,000 +50.4% |
| 2001 | $2,921 +12.5% | $246,000 +18.8% |
| 2000 | $2,597 | $207,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: University District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10McDonald International SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Hamilton International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Green Lake
- Middle: Hamilton Mid
- High: Lincoln 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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- Washington
- King County
- Seattle
- 98105
- University District
- 5231 12th Avenue NE
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