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Mixed-Use Opportunity in the Heart of Pioneer Square's Arts District
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211 1st Ave S, Seattle, WASHINGTON 98104
Investment Overview
211 1st Ave S presents a rare opportunity to acquire a character-rich, 1900-vintage brick mixed-use building in the heart of Pioneer Square. The asset combines four fully occupied residential units with approximately 6,000 square feet of street-level and lower-level commercial space, giving investors both stable in-place income and a clear path to meaningful upside through the lease-up of a prominent 1st Avenue South storefront.
At just $237/SF, 211 1st Ave S offers investors a rare opportunity to acquire historic Pioneer Square real estate at a compelling basis with a clear path to stabilized yield. The investment story is straightforward: four occupied apartments provide an income-producing residential base today, while the vacant commercial space creates the primary value-add opportunity. Upon lease-up, the property is projected to generate approximately $159,000 of net operating income, representing a 5.78% stabilized cap rate on the $2,750,000 list price and just $237 per square foot across 11,605 rentable square feet.
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Executive Highlights
The approximately 6,000 square feet of commercial space is currently vacant, creating the primary upside in the business plan. The space is underwritten on a demised basis, with approximately 3,000 square feet of prime street-level retail at $25/SF NNN and approximately 3,000 square feet of lower-level space at $12/SF NNN. At a blended $18.50/SF, the commercial component represents approximately $111,000 of annual base rent once leased.
Vacant Commercial Space
Clear Value-Add Opportunity
Fully Occupied Residential Base with Upside
The building includes four character residential units: three loft-style apartments ranging from approximately 844 to 1,206 square feet, plus a 2,700 SF top-floor two-bedroom penthouse. The apartments are 100% occupied with leases in place and no termination notices outstanding, providing durable in-place income with approximately 12% mark-to-market upside as leases roll.
Lower-Level Concept Optionality
The usable lower-level commercial space creates additional upside beyond traditional retail. Potential uses could include a speakeasy, wine bar, tasting room, private dining room, event space, or another complementary concept tied to the street-level tenant. If improved and permitted for the right use, the lower level could potentially support rents above the conservative $12/SF assumption.
Attractive Stabilized Financing Profile
A same-block lender quote supports conventional permanent debt at approximately 5.75% and 60% loan-to-value. Based on the stabilized pro forma, financing produces a projected 1.38x debt-service coverage ratio.
Conservative, Comp-Supported
Retail Underwriting
The subject’s $25/SF street-level rent assumption is approximately 16% below the recently signed $29.70/SF NNN lease at the adjacent 213 1st Ave S. This provides strong same-block support for the underwriting while leaving room for a new owner to outperform the base case.
Irreplaceable Pioneer Square Character
Built in 1900, the building offers the type of historic brick masonry, exposed-brick interiors, original hardwood floors, 14-foot ceilings, and oversized windows that define Pioneer Square and cannot be replicated in new construction. As a contributing building within the Pioneer Square Preservation District, the property carries authentic period character while benefiting from its position in one of Seattle’s most established urban neighborhoods.
The Offering & Acquisition Structure
211 1st Ave S is offered at $2,750,000. The commercial space will be delivered vacant, creating a clear lease-up opportunity for a new owner. The seller is actively exploring retail lease-up and is willing to work with a buyer during escrow to advance discussions with prospective tenants. Lease-up is not guaranteed and will depend on securing an acceptable tenant on acceptable terms, but the seller’s willingness to assist creates a compelling path for buyers evaluating the opportunity.
The financial analysis in this memorandum is presented on a stabilized pro-forma basis, assuming the commercial space is leased on the underwritten terms. Tenant improvements, leasing commissions, and other costs associated with a new commercial lease are assumed to be funded by the buyer as part of the acquisition basis.
lease-up opportunity
Program the rooftop patio on floor 3 with seating and landscaping.
Re-open the resident lounge whichis currently used as storage
Re-open the community gym whichis currently used as storage
Upgrade machines in commonlaundry areas to accept credit card payment
Community Upgrade Ideas
$677,000 IN ANNUAL RENT UPSIDE
ACROSS 87 CLASSIC UNITS
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Chris Hardman
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