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4517 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Ground-floor retail with second-floor office space in a 1920s masonry mixed-use property.

Property Size19,659 SF
Price / SF$178.04
Days on Market1477

Property Features for 4517 University Way NE

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 19,659 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

Building Details

Stories 2
Construction 1920s masonry
Listing Agency: Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services
Listed By: Troy Gessel
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Jul 15, 2022 Changed: Jul 26 Last Checked: Jul 29 at 3:28PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This classic 1920s masonry mixed-use building offers ground-floor retail space with offices above on the second floor. The property is configured for a retail-and-office vertical setup, providing separate uses within one structure.

The building is prominently located on the west side of the University between 45th and 47th streets. It sits near the University of Washington.

Second-floor office space is available for an owner-user scenario, with potential sized up to 6,184 square feet, depending on how the space is utilized.

Key Highlights

  • 1920s masonry mixed‑use property with ground‑floor retail and second‑floor offices
  • Prominently located on the west side of the University between 45th and 47th streets
  • Second‑floor office space can be used for an owner‑user with up to 6,184 SF

Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $431.7k $21.96
− Vacancy −$13.0k −$0.66
EGI $418.8k $21.30
− OpEx −$125.6k −$6.39
NOI $293.1k $14.91
19,659 SF · lease $21.96/SF/yr · vacancy 3.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$4.93M
$4.31M – $5.75M (±1% cap)
NOI $345,127 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.86%
Second Best
Retail
$4.19M
$3.66M – $4.89M (±1% cap)
NOI $293,132 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.38%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$5.91M
$5.18M – $6.90M (±1% cap)
NOI $414,013 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.83%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Deep Roots Tattoo ... Tattoo & Piercing Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Electrical Service Florist Home Appliance Store Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,515
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 98105, WA

49,151
Population
20,582
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
27
Median Age
77%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
3.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
12,934
Density / Sq Mi
$78,691
Median Household Income
$34,947
Median Earnings
$1,803
Median Rent
$1,261,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Seattle, WA

8.5% 2019
13.4% 2020
17.6% 2021
19.5% 2022
24.3% 2023
30% 2024
32.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Ground-floor retail with second-floor office space in a 1920s masonry mixed-use property.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 4517 University Way NE Seattle, WA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1920s masonry mixed‑use property with ground‑floor retail and second‑floor offices; Prominently located on the west side of the University between 45th and 47th streets; Second‑floor office space can be used for an owner‑user with up to 6,184 SF
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