6103 28th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

The architect-designed 1,030 sq foot home was recently featured on the 2026 Green Home Tour. Located in the Sunset Hill area with it's tree-lined residential streets, the home is a walk away to downtown Ballard with it's Sunday Market, Golden Gardens Beach, and so many local coffee houses, restaurants, breweries, grocery stores, gyms, local parks, and independent shops. A few minutes walk to bus lines running directly to downtown Seattle and South Lake Union for an easy commute. The home pairs clean modern architecture with the kind of building science usually reserved for custom homes. It is a thoughtfully planned living space with a modern shed-roof design, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and a bright, open living area. A private patio opens directly off the living room and is ready for morning coffee, summer dinners, or a small container garden. The home includes: - Hydronic radiant floor heating powered by a Sanden heat pump (silent, even, dust-free warmth underfoot all winter), - Zoned air conditioning from a Mitsubishi ductless heat pump (for cool, comfortable summers), - Continuous fresh-air system (heat recovery ventilator) that filters and exchanges indoor air 24/7, keeping the home fresh and healthy without opening a window, - Triple-pane windows and doors built to Passive House standards for exceptional quiet and thermal comfort, - FSC-certified engineered hardwood floors and 0-VOC finishes throughout, - Miele washer and heat-pump dryer included, - Cedar siding and a durable, high-performance building envelope that keeps the home warm in winter and cool in summer The home is owner managed. The home will be shown on Saturday, 17Oct between 3-6 pm and Sunday 18Oct between 2-4 pm. Tenant is responsible for electricity, water/sewer/garbage. Owner provides Wifi (already on-site for sprinkler management). - 6-month initial lease, with the option to renew or transition to month-to-month afterward - Proof of renter's insurance required - One small dog (under 25 lbs) and/or a cat considered case-by-case with an additional $500 refundable pet deposit - No smoking or vaping anywhere on the premises - Move-in costs: first month's rent and a security deposit equal to one month's rent. Per Seattle law, the security deposit may be paid in consecutive, equal monthly installments. - Owner applications are offered only after an in-person tour of the home (no portable or Zillow applications accepted) Non-refundable $40 application fee per adult for a comprehensive credit and rental-history screening through RentPrep (Zillow and portable screening reports are not accepted) Minimum income-to-rent ratio of 2.0x, with proof of income (two most recent paystubs or an offer letter). Applicants relying on savings must show proof of nine months of living expenses. - Minimum credit score of 700 - Verifiable rental references required; inability to obtain references may result in denial - No evictions or bankruptcy filings within the past 5 years - A broken lease agreement that resulted in collection filing may result in denial - Government-issued photo ID required