Rockhood
$1,099,900List price
8 bed · 2.5 bath · 2,139 sq ft
Active

809 NE 48th Street · Seattle, WA 98105

Source: NWMLS · Century 21 Real Estate Center · Hyeyeon Sung #NWM2586303

About this home

Excellent income-producing property with strong rental history in the heart of Seattle’s University District! This well-designed 3-story property features 8 bedrooms and 2 baths, offering an ideal layout for student housing, shared living, or investment use. Ideally situated just blocks from the University of Washington. The main level features a spacious living and dining area, kitchen, and half bath, while the upper two levels each offer four bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. Enjoy excellent access to public transportation susch as light rail and bus stations, restaurants, cafés, shopping, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, the U District Farmers Market, and neighborhood amenities. Additional highlights include in-unit washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, double-pane windows, a assigned parking lot, and a small outdoor garden area. With an outstanding walkable location and strong rental appeal near UW, this is a rare opportunity for investors seeking a well-located property in one of Seattle’s most consistently active rental markets. The University of Washington’s Seattle campus serves more than 52,000 students, including approximately 36,000 undergraduate students and over 16,000 graduate and professional students, creating a substantial and consistent housing demand in the surrounding University District.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
3 Story
Year built
2017
Lot size
4,279 sq ft (0.1 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2586303

Interior

Heating
Wall Furnace
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement Planked
Roof
Flat
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Paved, Sidewalk
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
1
Carport
Yes
Parking features
Attached Carport

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
University District
Property tax
$9,600 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 23, 2026
Days on market
2
Price per sq ft
$514
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, Owner Will Carry
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2018-03-15
Sold$1,435,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Lincoln High School
SchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 3% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Century 21 Real Estate Center

Listing agent: Hyeyeon Sung.

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Data last updated 2026-09-24.