Sold81d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
5268 18th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA, 98105 • University District • King County
$1,145,000
$402/sqft
8Beds
4Baths
2,850Sqft
0.11 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Lake Views
Lake
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
University District
University District
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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81 days on market
Established listing
$402/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Multi Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Prime University District investment opportunity! This expansive 8-bed, 3.5-bath 1920 home offers strong rental potential with oversized bedrooms, generous common areas, and an unbeatable location near UW, light rail, and neighborhood amenities. Ideal for student housing, co-living, or long-term hold. Historic charm, excellent walkability, and consistent demand make this a standout property in a highly sought-after rental market.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights historic charm, oversized bedrooms, and generous common areas as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,126/month
Principal & Interest$5,599
Property Tax$1,145
Insurance$382
Down payment20% ($229,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $916,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1920
HeatingForced Air, Electric
Parking1 Covered Parking space
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
ConditionGood
Year built1920
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Electric
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Seattle Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage
Garage1 spaces
Lot4,752 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodUniversity District
Annual tax$11,812
Parcel8823900285
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Flooring
Hardwood
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Electric
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Lot Features
Cable TV
Deck
High Speed Internet
Views
Lake
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market81
Est. value$1,155,700
Est. rent$2,387/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$402
On marketJan 28, 2026
PostedNov 29, 2025
Last sold$1,145,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedFeb 15, 2026
Tour days6
Views29
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98105
Price history
15 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 15, 2026Sold$1,145,000$402NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 17, 2025Pending Sale$1,200,000$421NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 29, 2025Listed For Sale$1,200,000$421NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 10, 2020Listing Removed$6,900$2Trimark University Housing V, LLC
Feb 8, 2020Listed For Rent$6,900$2Trimark University Housing V, LLC
Feb 16, 2018Listing Removed$6,600$2Trimark University Housing V, LLC
Feb 11, 2018Listed For Rent$6,600$2Trimark University Housing V, LLC
Mar 8, 2017Listing Removed$6,525$2Trimark University Housing
Feb 26, 2017Listed For Rent$6,525$2Trimark University Housing
Jun 18, 2012Sold$735,000$258NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 20, 2012Pending Sale$699,000$245Coldwell Banker Bain Associates
May 11, 2012Listed For Sale$699,000$245Coldwell Banker Bain Associates
Jun 28, 2004Sold$730,500$256Public Record
Apr 23, 2003Sold$600,000$211Public Record
Mar 12, 1998Sold$270,015$95Public Record
Sold$1,145,000
Jan 15, 2026•$402/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,200,000
Dec 17, 2025•$421/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,200,000
Nov 29, 2025•$421/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$6,900
Feb 10, 2020•$2/sqft•Trimark University Housing V, LLC
Listed For Rent$6,900
Feb 8, 2020•$2/sqft•Trimark University Housing V, LLC
Listing Removed$6,600
Feb 16, 2018•$2/sqft•Trimark University Housing V, LLC
Listed For Rent$6,600
Feb 11, 2018•$2/sqft•Trimark University Housing V, LLC
Listing Removed$6,525
Mar 8, 2017•$2/sqft•Trimark University Housing
Listed For Rent$6,525
Feb 26, 2017•$2/sqft•Trimark University Housing
Sold$735,000
Jun 18, 2012•$258/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$699,000
May 20, 2012•$245/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain Associates
Listed For Sale$699,000
May 11, 2012•$245/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain Associates
Sold$730,500
Jun 28, 2004•$256/sqft•Public Record
Sold$600,000
Apr 23, 2003•$211/sqft•Public Record
Sold$270,015
Mar 12, 1998•$95/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$11,812$1,219,000
Apr 7, 2023$11,848$1,240,000
Apr 7, 2022$10,560$1,228,400
Apr 7, 2021$9,814$1,048,800
Apr 7, 2020$9,760$992,700
Apr 7, 2019$11,191$1,160,300
Apr 7, 2018$9,472$1,089,500
Apr 7, 2017$9,751$976,000
Apr 7, 2016$7,494$959,900
Apr 7, 2015$7,494$918,200
Apr 7, 2014$7,494$774,200
Apr 7, 2013$7,494$774,200
Apr 7, 2012—$498,000
Apr 7, 2011—$498,000
Apr 7, 2010—$519,000
Apr 7, 2009—$519,000
Apr 7, 2007—$575,000
Apr 7, 2006—$541,000
Apr 7, 2005—$501,000
Apr 7, 2001$4,089$348,000
Apr 7, 2000$3,802$306,000
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Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
98040981039810598109981159811798118981229812598133
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