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Highlights
- Attached garage
- Double paned windows
- Friendly neighbors
- New kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures
Location
12509 26th Ave Ne #SOUTHUNIT, Seattle, WA 98125, USA|Lake City
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Amenities for 12509 26th Ave Ne, Lake City
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | Fireplace |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 12509 26th Ave Ne
no smoking or vaping Newly updated 1950's duplex unit with new wall to wall carpet and wall soundproofing. Kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures are new. We have added new window blinds and sheers, repaint the entire unit and added recessed living room ceiling lights. Home heating is hydronic heat (heated floors) and all windows are double paned. The attached garage has room for a standard sixed car plus a workspace and bench. A parking pad outside the garage is new with newly graded and graveled alley access off east west 125th. Landscaped front and side yards are maintained by the landlord. Front and side entry doors are screened and covered. Two bus lines, to University and downtown through Northgate transfer station are within 2 blocks away. A light rail station north to Lynnwood and south through downtown, Sea-Tac and Tukwila, east to Bellevue and Redmond is available from Northgate. A local light rail station is pending completion this spring. Neighbors are long term renters and owners, some retired, professionally middle income employed and friendly. Hoses are provided and tenants will be asked to do some mid-week watering. Garden space is available for tenant use. Building maintenance and updates are completed by the landlord.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 12509 26th Ave Ne compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 430 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Lake City |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 98125 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Lake City
2-bedroom apartments at 12509 26th Ave Ne cost about 29% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Seattle.
Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Lake City
Seattle
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,708 |
| July 2024 | $2,775 |
| August 2024 | $2,699 |
| September 2024 | $2,702 |
| October 2024 | $2,637 |
| November 2024 | $2,654 |
| December 2024 | $2,678 |
| January 2025 | $2,736 |
| February 2025 | $2,695 |
| March 2025 | $2,688 |
| April 2025 | $2,695 |
| May 2025 | $2,728 |
| June 2025 | $2,762 |
| July 2025 | $2,757 |
| August 2025 | $2,783 |
| September 2025 | $2,932 |
| October 2025 | $2,840 |
| November 2025 | $2,804 |
| December 2025 | $2,806 |
| January 2026 | $2,799 |
| February 2026 | $2,791 |
| March 2026 | $2,810 |
| April 2026 | $2,879 |
| May 2026 | $2,837 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,968 |
| July 2024 | $1,982 |
| August 2024 | $1,955 |
| September 2024 | $1,895 |
| October 2024 | $1,860 |
| November 2024 | $1,849 |
| December 2024 | $1,853 |
| January 2025 | $1,912 |
| February 2025 | $1,897 |
| March 2025 | $1,891 |
| April 2025 | $1,903 |
| May 2025 | $1,925 |
| June 2025 | $1,912 |
| July 2025 | $1,937 |
| August 2025 | $1,984 |
| September 2025 | $1,977 |
| October 2025 | $1,920 |
| November 2025 | $1,891 |
| December 2025 | $1,895 |
| January 2026 | $1,911 |
| February 2026 | $1,891 |
| March 2026 | $1,872 |
| April 2026 | $1,980 |
| May 2026 | $1,960 |
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Can I afford to live at 12509 26th Ave Ne #SOUTHUNIT?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 12509 26th Ave Ne
Olympic Hills Elementary School
13018 20 av ne
seattle, WA, 98125
PK, K-5Public
B+
Hazel Wolf K-8 STEM School
11530 12th ave ne
seattle, WA, 98125
K-8Public
A-
Cedar Park Elementary School
13224 37th ave ne
seattle, WA, 98125
PK, K-5Public
A-
Cascadia Elementary School
1700 n 90th st
seattle, WA, 98115
K-5Public
A
Licton Springs K-8
3015 nw 68th st
seattle, WA, 98117
PK, K-8Public
B
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Neighborhood
Lake City | Seattle, WA
Getting around Seattle near 12509 26th Ave Ne #SOUTHUNIT
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 12509 26th Ave Ne #SOUTHUNIT, Seattle
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Kj' S Koffee
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Bark! Espresso
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Starbucks
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Starbucks
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Bombay Grill
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Back Door Pub
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Brother Barrel
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Elliott Bay Public House & Brewery
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J & J Saloon Inc
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Thai One on
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