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2521 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Street-facing commercial space with a private restroom and flexible lower-level areas for retail or service-oriented operations.

Property Size1,042 SF
Price / SF$2.54
Days on Market76

Property Features for 2521 1st Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,042 SF

Site & Location

Neighborhood Belltown

Amenities

private restroom

Building Details

Year Built 1980
Stories 2
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Downtown Sea
Listed By: Nicholas T. Vilvandre · License #107068
Source: Theinspiregroup
Added: Aug 14 Changed: Oct 25 Last Checked: Oct 28 at 9:15AM

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Investment Insights

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This two-level storefront property provides 1,042 SF of commercial space with a street-level customer-facing area and a full lower level. The lower floor adds room for workspace, treatment areas, offices, or storage and includes a private restroom. The layout can accommodate a range of retail and service concepts, including specialty retail, personal care, massage, tattoo, coffee, or grab-and-go operations, subject to permitted-use requirements and approvals.

The property is positioned at 1st & Vine in Belltown, steps from The Crocodile and near restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels, and residential buildings. Sidewalk café seating may be possible with the required approvals. Built in 1980, the space offers a visible storefront configuration in an established mixed-use commercial setting.

Key Highlights

  • 1,042 SF two‑level commercial space
  • Street‑level storefront at 1st & Vine in Belltown
  • Full lower level for workspace, office, treatment, or storage use

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$15,537
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$310,740 $310.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$221,957 $222.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$172,633 $172.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,042 SF
Gross rent
$22.9K $21.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$686 −$0.66/SF
EGI
$22.2K $21.30/SF
− OpEx
−$6.7K −$6.39/SF
NOI
$15.5K $14.91/SF
Area
Seattle, WA
Vacancy
3.00%
Lease Rate
$21.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$310,740
Cap Rate 7%
$221,957
Cap Rate 9%
$172,633

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$222.0K
$194.2K – $259.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,537 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 586.30%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$313.5K
$274.3K – $365.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,944 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 828.08%
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Current Use

Holy Bee's Bakery Bakery

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Electrical Service Pet Store Pet Store & Service Clothing & Fashion Store Butcher

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

7,538
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 98121, WA

21,411
Population
15,781
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
78%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
0.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
53,528
Density / Sq Mi
$148,974
Median Household Income
$118,893
Median Earnings
$2,329
Median Rent
$796,600
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Seattle, WA

4.5% 2019
4.4% 2020
3.9% 2021
3.6% 2022
3.8% 2023
4.7% 2024
5.7% 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Street-facing commercial space with a private restroom and flexible lower-level areas for retail or service-oriented operations.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 2521 1st Ave Seattle, WA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,042 SF two‑level commercial space; Street‑level storefront at 1st & Vine in Belltown; Full lower level for workspace, office, treatment, or storage use
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