Investor alert! This duplex is a rare find – combining immediate rental income potential with higher-density development upside. Endless opportunities to update the units and increase rents, finish the 1k sq ft daylight basement into additional unit for added cash flow, or plan future redevelopment project (zoned LR1). 1BR & 2BR units – live in one and rent the other, or rent both for multiple income streams. Central location and ease of access provide for strong rental demand and low vacancy rates. High-demand area known for its proximity to downtown, light rail, parks, and dining/shopping. 200 sq ft garage + off street parking. Don’t miss the chance to secure a versatile, high-upside asset in a prime location. North lot also available.
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Listed by:
Greg Nelson,
COMPASS
$800,000
539 26th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98144
3beds
2baths
2,680sqft
Duplex
Built in 1927
-- sqft lot
$764,000 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$2,749 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 30, 2025 at 04:04am
Listed by:
Greg Nelson,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Nick Shiu, 24035347
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2349884

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl Plank
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,680
- Total interior livable area: 2,680 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Open
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,020 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Sidewalk, Gas Available, Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 1250200235
- Zoning description: Multi-Family,Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: SCL
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Central Area
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
Services availability

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