Charming 3BR/2BA U-District Home Walk to UW
We're renting the main two floors of our 1924 home in the University District, just a 14-minute walk to UW campus and about 15 minutes to the U District light rail station.
The house is around 2,000 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, all upstairs. The primary bedroom is especially large, with its own bathroom and plenty of room for two queen beds if you're looking to share the space.
The house has tons of character big windows and great natural light, hardwood floors, original details, and a working wood-burning fireplace. There's a large living room (wall-mounted TV included), separate dining room, and a kitchen with an induction cooktop, oven, fridge, and dishwasher. The house does not come furnished.
One of our favorite things about the house is the outdoor space. There's a sunny back patio and front lawn surrounded by mature trees and landscaping. We live in the downstairs apartment, so the yard, patio, and basement laundry are shared between the two units.
The location is hard to beat: you can walk to UW, the light rail, Safeway, and Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's is a quick drive away. Street parking is also usually very easy to find.
Since we live downstairs (units have separate entrances), we're hoping to find renters who are friendly, communicative, and comfortable respectfully sharing the common spaces. Having friends over and hosting gatherings is totally fine the house is actually great for it we just aren't looking for a loud, late-night party house.
Rent: $4,650/month + utilities (Split amongst owners and all tenants)
Lease: 12 months starting September 1 - August 31st, 2027
Deposit: One month's rent
Parking: Street parking
Sold for $1,562,000
$1,562,000
5268 16th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
3beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$1,473,800 Zestimate®
$781/sqft
$4,297 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,473,800
$1.36M - $1.61M
$4,297/mo
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Sunny back patioWorking wood-burning fireplaceOriginal detailsHardwood floorsSeparate dining room
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 8823900690
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $4,650
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $781/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,459,000
- Annual tax amount: $15,185
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Date available: 09/01/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listing removed | $4,650$2/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,650$2/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Sold | $1,562,000+13.6%$781/sqft |
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| 9/20/2019 | Sold | $1,375,000$688/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,185 +25.1% | $1,459,000 +17.2% |
| 2024 | $12,139 +17.2% | $1,245,000 +14.9% |
| 2023 | $10,357 -4.3% | $1,084,000 -14.6% |
| 2022 | $10,823 +6.9% | $1,270,000 +16.3% |
| 2021 | $10,125 +5.4% | $1,092,000 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $9,606 +0.5% | $982,000 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $9,559 +3.7% | $989,000 -7% |
| 2018 | $9,214 -5% | $1,064,000 +9% |
| 2017 | $9,701 +40.6% | $976,000 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $6,902 | $873,000 +13.7% |
| 2015 | $6,902 | $768,000 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $6,902 | $715,000 +17.4% |
| 2013 | $6,902 | $609,000 +9.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $557,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $557,000 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $580,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $580,000 -8.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $631,000 +6.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $594,000 +8% |
| 2005 | -- | $550,000 +45.1% |
| 2001 | $4,444 +7.6% | $379,000 +13.8% |
| 2000 | $4,131 | $333,000 |
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Neighborhood: University District
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- King County
- Seattle
- 98105
- University District
- 5268 16th Ave NE