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Westwind Apartments 4500 1st Ave 18 Unit Apartment Building $5,300,000 ($294,444/Unit) 4.94% Cap Rate Seattle, WA 98107

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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent upper Fremont location
  • A spacious, 1,500-SF penthouse/owner’s unit
  • Attractive mid-century design, secured entry and laundry/resident storage room, copper supply plumbing and ITE electrical subpanels
  • Large units averaging 860 SF with dishwashers, dining areas, decks with storage space, and many boast views of the ship canal, Ballard, and Magnolia
  • 18 off-street parking spaces

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Located in Seattle’s desirable upper Fremont neighborhood just a 3-minute walk from Fremont Peak Park and within walking distance of the zoo. On the market for the first time, the property features 1- and 2-bed units plus a 1,500-SF 3-bed/2-bath penthouse (ideal for an owner-occupant). Floorplans average 860 SF. Dining areas, dishwashers, private decks/patios, abundant natural light, and many residents enjoy stunning views of the ship canal, Ballard, and Magnolia. 18 off-street parking spaces, secured entry, a resident laundry and storage room, copper supply plumbing, and updated ITE electrical subpanels. Westwind Apartments offers a 4.9% cap rate on rents as of February 2026 (increases already posted) and current expenses with upside.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (ACTUAL - 2024)

ANNUAL ANNUAL PER SF
Gross Rental Income $399,912 $23.88
Other Income $16,007 $0.96
Vacancy Loss $20,796 $1.24
Effective Gross Income $395,123 $23.59
Taxes $47,264 $2.82
Operating Expenses $85,857 $5.13
Total Expenses $133,121 $7.95
Net Operating Income $262,002 $15.64

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (ACTUAL - 2024)

Gross Rental Income
Annual $399,912
Annual Per SF $23.88
Other Income
Annual $16,007
Annual Per SF $0.96
Vacancy Loss
Annual $20,796
Annual Per SF $1.24
Effective Gross Income
Annual $395,123
Annual Per SF $23.59
Taxes
Annual $47,264
Annual Per SF $2.82
Operating Expenses
Annual $85,857
Annual Per SF $5.13
Total Expenses
Annual $133,121
Annual Per SF $7.95
Net Operating Income
Annual $262,002
Annual Per SF $15.64

PROPERTY FACTS

Price $5,300,000
Price Per Unit $294,444
Sale Type Investment
Cap Rate 4.94%
Gross Rent Multiplier 12.7
No. Units 18
Property Type Multifamily
Property Subtype Apartment
Apartment Style Low-Rise
Building Class C
Lot Size 0.33 AC
Building Size 16,217 SF
No. Stories 4
Year Built 1968
Parking Ratio 1.11/1,000 SF
Zoning LR3 (M)

AMENITIES

UNIT AMENITIES

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Dishwasher
  • Storage Space
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Tub/Shower
  • Views
  • Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Patio

SITE AMENITIES

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Storage Space
  • Public Transportation
  • Walk-Up

UNIT MIX INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION NO. UNITS AVG. RENT/MO SF
1+1 11 $1,683 780
2+1 6 $1,998 900
3+2 1 $2,829 1,500

PROPERTY TAXES

PROPERTY TAXES

Parcel Number
751750-0535
Land Assessment
$3,384,000
Improvements Assessment
$1,837,000
Total Assessment
$5,221,000
Annual Taxes
$47,264 ($2.91/SF)
Tax Year
2024
  • Listing ID: 37642192

  • Date on Market: 9/11/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 4500 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

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