Listed by Thomas Fine, Windermere Mercer Island
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,120
- Square feet
- $285
- Per sq ft
- Single Family Residence
- Type
- 1926
- Year built
- 2,580 sq ft
- Lot
- 0
- Days on market
About this property
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 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 enhance the location's commercial appeal 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 & commute
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Property details
Listing details
- Listing number
- #2589591
- Listed
- October 15, 2026
- Days on market
- 0
- Price per sq ft
- $285
Unit & building
- Building
- MONTROSE ADD
- Unit levels
- One
Parking
- Parking
- Driveway
- Total spaces
- 3
Construction
- Year built
- 1926
- Style
- 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Structure
- House
- Roof
- Composition
Heating & cooling
- Heating
- See Remarks
- Cooling
- None
- Energy source
- Electric
Lot
- Lot features
- CurbsPavedSidewalkValue In Land
- Lot size
- 2,580 sq ft
Terms
- Terms offered
- Cash
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
Schools
- District
- Seattle
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- One
- Driveway
- House
- Composition
- See Remarks
- None
- Electric
- Curbs
- Paved
- Sidewalk
- Value In Land
- Cash
Listing history
Listed
$319,000
October 15, 2026
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Payment estimate
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Est. monthly
$1,858
- Principal & interest
- $1,613
- Property tax (est.)
- $245
Assumes $63,800 down (20%), a $255,200 loan at 6.5% over 30 years. Property tax is an estimated figure, not MLS data (verify with the county assessor). Excludes insurance, PMI, and closing costs. Not a commitment to lend or financial advice.
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.