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961 James Street, Seattle, WA 98104

Retail space in densely populated First Hill neighborhood.

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Days on Market326

Property Features for 961 James Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Retail
Listing Agency: CBRE
Listed By: Lourdes Valdesuso
Source: Cbre
Added: Nov 22, 2025 Changed: Sep 30 Last Checked: Oct 12 at 4:43PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 775 square foot retail space is located in the densely populated First Hill neighborhood. The property benefits from excellent visibility on James Street. Previously occupied by a bank, the space offers potential for various retail uses. The location benefits from a traffic count of 38,910. Abundant parking is available in the building. Current co-tenants include Eyes on James, Subway, Stockbox, and Diva Espresso.

Key Highlights

  • High traffic count (38,910)
  • Excellent visibility from James Street
  • Located in the densely populated First Hill Neighborhood

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Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

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

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
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Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

18,236
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 98104, WA

16,157
Population
10,803
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
0.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
17,952
Density / Sq Mi
$61,866
Median Household Income
$57,791
Median Earnings
$1,511
Median Rent
$663,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Lease Benchmarks for Seattle, WA

$29.27 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$12–$53 /SF/Yr
Price Range
5,031 SF
Avg Space Size

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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What type of property is this?
Retail space - Retail space in densely populated First Hill neighborhood.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 961 James Street Seattle, WA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High traffic count (38,910); Excellent visibility from James Street; Located in the densely populated First Hill Neighborhood
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