90 Units + 6 Commercial Spaces in Seattle’s International District
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A+ Location in a Coveted Seattle Corridor

American Hotel sits at the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown–International District, offering high visibility, immediate transit access, and walking distance to stadiums, top attractions, and major employment centers. Transit, Walk, and Bike Scores of 100, 99, and 92 make this of Seattle’s most connected addresses.

Exceptional Price Per-Unit

Under $90K per unit across 90 rooms, this is a rare chance to acquire affordable housing at a price point nearly impossible to replicate in Seattle’s market.

Turnkey for the Right Buyer

The layout, scale, and existing use make American Hotel a natural fit for a mission-driven operator in affordable, homeless, or veteran housing, with 90 units, shared and ensuite bathrooms, and commercial amenities already in place.

Multiple Income Streams from Day One

Six ground-floor commercial spaces spanning 9,166 sq ft generate over $23K in monthly revenue, delivering immediate and diversified cash flow; supplemented by additional income from commercial tenants in the basement.

Built for Community

A commercial-grade kitchen, communal dining room, guest lounge, library, TV room, card-operated laundry, and private storage give residents everything they need and operators a plug-and-play infrastructure.

Proven Asset with a Century of Character

Currently the largest hostel on the West Coast, featuring old-world charm, modern amenities, and versatile conversion potential.

The Ultimate Employment & Entertainment Hub

Direct access to top employers (Amazon & Google), medical centers (Swedish & Harborview), higher education (Seattle University), and premier entertainment (Lumen Field & T-Mobile Park).

Unit Mix

Room Type
# of Rooms
Beds per Room
Total Beds
Full (Double)
29
2
58
Single (Twin)
5
2
10
Full Ensuite
4
2
8
Multi-bed (4 beds)
38
4
152
Group Suite (E/F Suite, 6 beds)
3
6
18
Group Suite (7 beds)
2
6
14
Linked/Lounge/With (no beds)
4
0
0
Total
90
286

Property Overview

American Hotel Seattle

  • ADDRESS520 S King St
  • CITY, STATE ZIPSeattle, WA 98104
  • UNITS90
  • COMMERCIAL SPACES6 First Floor Tenants
  • YEAR BUILT1925
  • RENOVATED2009
  • GSF33,018 SF
  • PARCEL524780-1635
  • LOT SIZE0.17 AC | 7,200 SF
  • ZONINGIDM-75-85
  • COUNTYKing

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Contact us

Primary Contact

Mitchell Belcher
Managing Director
425.891.9594
[email protected]

INVESTMENT SALES

Steven Chattin
Managing Director
425.269.3826
[email protected]

Jay Timpani
Managing Director
206.999.3206
[email protected]

Chad Blenz
Senior Director
206.491.2008
[email protected]

Brandon Lawler
Senior Director
206.484.8114
[email protected]

mortgage banking

Robert Doxsee
Managing Director
425.777.0235
[email protected]

Michael Manolides
Senior Director
253.670.2143
[email protected]

Connor Lemley
Associate Director
206.455.1592
[email protected]

offices in bellevue & seattle

bellevue

411 108th Avenue NE
Suite 1080
Bellevue, WA 98004
206.521.7220

seattle

601 Union Street
Suite 3720
Seattle, WA 98101
206.521.7220

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