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20 Unit Value-Add Property in the Heart of Capitol Hill

1110 E John St
Seattle, WA 98102

Highlights

$2.5M

List Price

20

Total Units

1901

Built

7,650

NRSF

383

Avg. Unit Size

investment overview

Historic Urban Apartments in Seattle’s Most Established Neighborhood

Clayton Place is a 20-unit apartment community located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The property gives renters the opportunity to live affordably in one of Seattle’s most established, walkable, and transit-connected neighborhoods.

Clayton Place sits within a dense mixed-use corridor near Seattle’s most popular retail, dining, and nightlife in addition to several major employment centers. The Capitol Hill Light Rail Station is just two blocks from the property, providing convenient access to Downtown Seattle, the University of Washington, Sea-Tac Airport, and other key destinations throughout the region.

The property unit mix includes seven studio units with shared bathrooms averaging 221 square feet, 10 studio/one-bath units averaging 430 square feet, and three one-bedroom/one-bath units averaging 600 square feet. Its compact floor plans and central location appeal to renters who prioritize convenience, transit access, and an urban lifestyle.

Clayton Place also offers on-site laundry with app-based payments and bike storage. Current ownership has completed several major capital improvements, including a new roof in 2011, partial plumbing replacements in 2019, and a new heating boiler in 2022. With its classic character, accessible price point, and opportunity to renovate select units, Clayton Place offers investors the ability to enhance rental income while preserving the property’s appeal to Capitol Hill renters.

investment highlights

Highly Coveted Capitol Hill Location: Clayton Place is in Capitol Hill, one of Seattle’s most recognizable and established urban neighborhoods. Residents benefit from immediate access to local retail, restaurants, nightlife, parks, cultural destinations, and daily services.

Walkable Access to Light Rail: Clayton Place is two blocks from the Capitol Hill Light Rail Station, providing residents with direct access to Downtown Seattle, the University of Washington, Sea-Tac Airport, and other major regional destinations with a Walk Score of 95 and a Transit Score of 82.

Value-Add Opportunity Through Unit Turns: The property’s classic units offer an opportunity to renovate and capture rent premiums over time. Investors can improve unit finishes while maintaining Clayton Place’s position as a more attainable rental option in a supply-constrained, high-cost urban neighborhood.

Capital Improvements Already In Place: Current ownership has completed several significant capital projects, reducing near-term maintenance needs. Improvements include a new roof installed in 2011, partial plumbing replacements completed in 2019, and a new heating boiler installed in 2022.

Potential Assemblage & Redevelopment Opportunity: The potential acquisition of the adjoining property to the north could create an assemblage of approximately 0.36 acres, offering a larger-scale future redevelopment opportunity. The combined site is zoned NC2-75 (M1), allowing for up to 92,160 square feet of chargeable floor area, subject to Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements. This expanded footprint provides flexibility for a covered land plan and a range of redevelopment concepts, subject to buyer due diligence and applicable municipal approvals.

Strong Renter Demand in a Renter-Oriented Neighborhood: Capitol Hill has a renter-oriented housing base, with approximately 61% of households renting compared with 38% across the Seattle MSA. The neighborhood also benefits from an affluent resident base, with average household income of $191,717.

Near Major Employment and Education Centers: Clayton Place is a 10-minute drive from Downtown Seattle, home to an estimated 336,900 jobs and 60.6 million square feet of office space. Major employers include Amazon, Nordstrom, Apple, and Meta. Seattle University is also approximately five minutes from the property, supporting local housing demand from employees and off-campus students.

Transit-Connected Apartments Near Downtown Seattle 

Unit Mix

Unit Type
Count 
Avg
Unit SF
Total SF
Current Rent
Market
Rent
Reno
Rent
Studio - Shared Bath
7
221
1,550
$884
$900
$1,000
Studio
10
430
4,300
$1,234
$1,300
$1,500
1 Bed / 1 Bath
3
600
1,800
$1,345
$1,500
$1,800
Total/Average
20
383
7,650
$1,128
$1,190
$1,370
Unit Type
Monthly
Rent
Annual
Rent
Rent/SF
% of Total
Units
Studio - Shared Bath
$6,300
$75,600
$4.06
35%
Studio
$13,000
$156,000
$3.02
50%
1 Bed / 1 Bath
$4,500
$54,000
$2.50
15%
Total/Average
$23,800
$285,600
$3.11

Property Overview

Clayton Place

  • ADDRESS1110 E John St
  • CITY, STATE ZIPSeattle, WA 98102
  • UNITS20
  • AVG UNIT SIZE383 SF
  • PRICE$2,500,000
  • YEAR BUILT1901
  • NRSF7,650
  • Current Income / T-12 Exp Cap Rate4.69%
  • Market Pro Forma Cap Rate5.87%
  • Renovated Cap Rate6.40%
  • PARCEL600350-1490
  • LOT SIZE0.18 AC | 7,841 SF
  • ZONINGNC2-75 (M1)
  • COUNTYKing

location

contact us to learn more

PRIMARY CONTACT
Mitchell Belcher

Managing Director
425.891.9594
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INVESTMENT SALES
Steven Chattin

Managing Director
425.269.3826
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Jay Timpani

Managing Director
206.999.3206
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Chad Blenz

Senior Director
206.491.2008
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Brandon Lawler

Senior Director
206.484.8114
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mortgage banking
Robert Doxsee

Managing Director
425.777.0235
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Michael Manolides

Senior Director
253.670.2143
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Connor Lemley

Associate Director
206.455.1592
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