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Investment Highlights

  • Premier North Capitol Hill corner lot at 15th Ave E and E Galer St, directly across the street from Volunteer Park with its brilliant Olmstead design
  • Classic mid-century design with excellent unit mix of 3 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit
  • Townhome development opportunity – 4,640 SF, LR3- zoned parcel
  • Walkable location – transit served and within walking distance of South Lake Union job center
  • 4 off-street parking spaces, on-site laundry, and storage
  • Updated dual pane windows

Executive Summary

Well positioned in Seattle’s premier North Capitol Hill neighborhood at the corner of 15th Ave E and E Galer St, this fourplex offers an exceptional investment opportunity directly across from iconic Volunteer Park, renowned for its Olmsted-designed landscape.
The property benefits from a highly walkable, transit-oriented location with convenient access to South Lake Union, Downtown Seattle, and the Eastside, making it especially attractive to tenants seeking both connectivity and neighborhood charm.
The building features classic mid-century architecture and a preferable unit mix comprised of three one-bedroom units and one two-bedroom unit, appealing to a broad renter base. Residents enjoy desirable amenities including four off-street parking spaces, on-site laundry, dedicated storage, and updated dual-pane windows that enhance comfort and efficiency.
In addition to its stable and profitable current operations and income upside, the property presents a compelling redevelopment opportunity. Situated on a 4,640 square foot LR3-zoned parcel, the site offers significant upside potential for future townhome development, allowing investors to capitalize on the area’s continued growth and demand.
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-located, income-producing asset with immediate stability, income upside, and long-term development potential in one of Seattle’s desirable neighborhoods.
Note: Figures include scheduled rent increases that will take place July 1, 2026.

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1505 E Galer St

Financial Summary (Pro Forma - 2026)

Annual Annual Per SF
Gross Rental Income $97,020 $32.78
Other Income $15,222 $5.14
Vacancy Loss $5,612 $1.90
Effective Gross Income $106,630 $36.02
Taxes $15,896 $5.37
Operating Expenses $16,880 $5.70
Total Expenses $32,776 $11.07
Net Operating Income $73,854 $24.95

Financial Summary (Pro Forma - 2026)

Gross Rental Income
Annual $97,020
Annual Per SF $32.78
Other Income
Annual $15,222
Annual Per SF $5.14
Vacancy Loss
Annual $5,612
Annual Per SF $1.90
Effective Gross Income
Annual $106,630
Annual Per SF $36.02
Taxes
Annual $15,896
Annual Per SF $5.37
Operating Expenses
Annual $16,880
Annual Per SF $5.70
Total Expenses
Annual $32,776
Annual Per SF $11.07
Net Operating Income
Annual $73,854
Annual Per SF $24.95

Property Facts

Price $1,425,000
Price Per Unit $356,250
Sale Type Investment
Cap Rate 3.31%
Gross Rent Multiplier 17.2
No. Units 4
Property Type Multifamily
Property Subtype Apartment
Apartment Style Low-Rise
Building Class C
Lot Size 0.11 AC
Building Size 2,960 SF
Average Occupancy 98%
No. Stories 2
Year Built 1958
Parking Ratio 1/1,000 SF
Zoning LR3 (M), Seattle

Amenities

Unit Amenities

  • Storage Space
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Tub/Shower
  • Double Pane Windows

Site Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Unit Mix Information

Description No. Units Avg. Rent/Mo SF
1+1 3 - 700
2+1 1 - 860
Very walkable
80/100
Moderately drivable
70/100
Good public transit
70/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
133780-0930
Land Assessment
$1,484,800 (2024)
Improvements Assessment
$1,000 (2024)
Total Assessment
$1,485,800 (2024)
Annual Taxes
$15,896 ($5.37/SF)
Tax Year
2026
  • Listing ID: 40010417

  • Date on Market: 4/2/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1505 E Galer St, Seattle, WA 98112

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