Property DescriptionRent: $2,295 + $40 Resident Benefits Package = $2,335
Enjoy the best of Ballard living in this beautifully maintained, top-floor corner condo in the heart of the neighborhood. Walk to an incredible variety of restaurants, cafés, boutique shopping, nightlife, and local favorites, with historic Ballard Avenue just three blocks away. Shilshole Bay and the beach are less than a mile from home, offering easy access to waterfront walks, fresh air, and beautiful sunsets. Commuting is convenient, with access to downtown Seattle, South Lake Union, I-5, and I-90, along with nearby bus service on 24th Avenue and the 58th Street greenway for biking around the neighborhood and beyond.
Walk Score: 97 | Bike Score: 92 -- a true walker's and cyclist's paradise!
Highlights:
- Top-floor, fourth-floor corner unit (walk-up)
- Large deck with territorial views and beautiful sunsets
- Mahogany hardwood floors throughout
- Two bedrooms with good-sized closets
- Open kitchen with bar seating
- Black stone countertops and quality wood cabinetry
- Stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Secure entry and outdoor staircase
- Quiet, primarily owner-occupied building
- Walk to Ballard Avenue, cafés, restaurants and shopping
- Easy access to beaches, parks, trails and transit
- 1 designated parking space ( note it is tight)
Living & Dining:
The inviting living and dining area features beautiful mahogany hardwood floors and an open layout that makes the most of the space. The living room opens directly onto the west-facing deck, creating a lovely extension of the living area and a perfect spot for morning coffee, an evening drink, or watching the sky change colors as the sun sets over Ballard. The open kitchen bar provides a natural place for casual dining or entertaining.
Kitchen:
The open kitchen combines rich wood cabinetry with black stone countertops for a warm, polished look. Stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, complement the functional layout, while the open bar connects the kitchen to the main living space. Whether preparing dinner at home or entertaining friends before heading out to enjoy the neighborhood, the layout keeps everything connected.
Bedrooms & Bathroom:
Two similarly sized bedrooms offer flexibility for roommates, guests, or a dedicated home office. Both feature good-sized closets and the same warm hardwood flooring found throughout the condo. The full bathroom is nicely appointed with a granite vanity and a tub/shower combination.
Building & Location:
This fourth-floor walk-up has no elevator, but its top-floor corner position offers added privacy, with only one shared common wall. Secure entry doors and an outdoor staircase add layers of separation from the street, while the building's predominantly owner-occupied setting contributes to a quieter residential feel.
Ballard is right outside your door, with neighborhood favorites including Café Besalu, QFC, Ballard Avenue, and the Seattle Public Library nearby. Explore the shops, restaurants, and nightlife of Old Ballard, cycle along the Burke-Gilman Trail, or head to Shilshole Beach, Golden Gardens, the Ballard Locks, Discovery Park, and the National Nordic Museum. Nearby bus service along 24th Avenue and the 58th Street greenway offer additional ways to get around.
Parking:
The condo includes one designated parking space behind building. There is street parking available otherwise. This is an excellent bike/walk neighborhood!
Lease Term: 10-month lease. $1,900 Security Deposit. $150/mo utility surcharge. Tenant pays own electric account. $50 per adult Application Fee. $40/month Resident Benefits Package. No pets. No smoking inside. Renters Insurance required. A $500 holding fee will reserve this home exclusively for you. The holding fee will be applied toward the security deposit at move-in.
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