Rockhood
$319,000List price
1 bed · 1 bath · 560 sq ft
Active

3859 Rainier Avenue S · Seattle, WA 98118

Source: NWMLS · Windermere Mercer Island · Thomas Fine #NWM2589591

About this home

Exceptional opportunity to acquire two side-by-side properties at 3857 and 3859 Rainier Avenue S, situated along Seattle's highly traveled Rainier Avenue corridor. Zoned NC2-55 (Neighborhood Commercial 2) with a 55-foot height limit, these properties offer outstanding potential for mixed-use commercial and residential development, No plans or survey available VALUE IS IN THE LAND! High traffic volume, excellent street visibility, a major shopping center directly across the street provide an attractive setting for investors, builders, and developers. The established retail presence, surrounding businesses, and convenient access to public transportation Mixed-Use Flexibility: Potential uses include multifamily residential apartments, live-work units, retail spaces, offices, and restaurants, subject to City of Seattle zoning regulations and approvals Strategically located with convenient access to downtown Seattle, Renton, and Tukwila, this established urban corridor offers excellent connectivity to surrounding residential neighborhoods, shopping, dining, and business districts PROPERTY ACCESS: Access to the property grounds is available by appointment. No interior access to existing buildings until after mutual acceptance Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, height restrictions, density, property conditions, and development feasibility with the City of Seattle Also listed as Vacant Land. Adjacent property at 3857 Rainier Avenue S, MLS #2589602

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Stories
1 story
Year built
1926
Building area
1,120 sq ft
Lot size
2,580 sq ft (0.06 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2589591

Interior

Heating
See Remarks
Cooling
None

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
3
Parking features
Driveway

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Columbia City
Property tax
$4,595 (2025)

Transaction

Listed on
Oct 15, 2026
Days active
3
Price per sq ft
$570
Listing terms
Cash
Possession
Closing, Negotiable

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Schools

School district: Seattle

High
Franklin High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 56% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere Mercer Island

Listing agent: Thomas Fine.

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Data last updated 2026-10-19.