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2538 Dexter Ave N Avenue N

Seattle, WA 98109
  • $1,520,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ID#: 2511118
UPDATED: 18 min ago
$1,520,000
  • 2
    BEDS
  • 0.1
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,080
    SQFT
  • $494
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1924
County:

School Information

Elementary School:
Hay
Middle School:
High School:
School District:
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Description

Rare 9,000 SF combined opportunity in the heart of South Lake Union—2538 & 2540 Dexter Ave N offered together. Zoned LR3 (Buyer to Verify), this site presents strong potential for future redevelopment, including apartments, townhomes, or a boutique multi-unit project.At the same time, both properties are livable today with flexible use—2538 is a duplex (2 × 1BD/1BA) and 2540 is a ~2,700 SF single-family home (3BD/2.25BA), well-suited for owner-occupancy, multi-generational living, or rental income while planning next steps.Elevated site captures expansive views of Lake Union, Gas Works Park, Ship Canal, Seattle skyline, and the Cascade Mountains—a rare combination of scale, view, and location.Minutes to South Lake Union, Fremont, and Downtown, with transit, bike routes, and daily amenities nearby.A unique in-city asset offering immediate usability with long-term upside. Geotech and additional information available. Buyer to verify all development potential.

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2538 Dexter Ave N Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109

  • Price: $1,520,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: Days
  • Updated: 18 min ago
  • ID#: 2511118
2
Beds
2
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.1
Acres
3,080
SQFT
$494
$/SQFT
1924
Built
Neighborhood:
Lake Union
County:
King
Area:
700 - Queen Anne/Magnolia
Elementary School:
Hay
Middle School:
Mc Clure Mid
High School:
Lincoln High
School District:
Seattle
Property Description
Rare 9,000 SF combined opportunity in the heart of South Lake Union—2538 & 2540 Dexter Ave N offered together. Zoned LR3 (Buyer to Verify), this site presents strong potential for future redevelopment, including apartments, townhomes, or a boutique multi-unit project.At the same time, both properties are livable today with flexible use—2538 is a duplex (2 × 1BD/1BA) and 2540 is a ~2,700 SF single-family home (3BD/2.25BA), well-suited for owner-occupancy, multi-generational living, or rental income while planning next steps.Elevated site captures expansive views of Lake Union, Gas Works Park, Ship Canal, Seattle skyline, and the Cascade Mountains—a rare combination of scale, view, and location.Minutes to South Lake Union, Fremont, and Downtown, with transit, bike routes, and daily amenities nearby.A unique in-city asset offering immediate usability with long-term upside. Geotech and additional information available. Buyer to verify all development potential.
Exterior Features

Attached Garage YN No Carport YN No Covered Spaces 0 Exterior Features Cement/Concrete Levels One Lot Features CurbsPavedSidewalk Open Parking YN No Parking Features Off Street Parking Total 0 Roof Composition Structure Type House Style Code 10 - 1 Story Topography SlopedSteep Slope View BayCityLakeMountainsTerritorial View YN Yes Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Basement None Baths Full Garage 0 Baths Full Lower 0 Baths Full Main 0 Baths Full Upper 0 Baths Half Garage 0 Baths Half Lower 0 Baths Half Main 0 Baths Half Upper 0 Baths Three Quarter Garage 0 Baths Three Quarter Lower 0 Baths Three Quarter Main 2 Baths Three Quarter Upper 0 Bedrooms Lower 0 Bedrooms Upper 0 Building Area Total 3080 Cooling Forced Air Cooling YN Yes Fireplace YN No Fireplaces Total 0 Flooring HardwoodCarpet Heating Forced Air Heating YN Yes Living Area 3080 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Rooms Bathroom Three Quarter (Main Level) Bathroom Three Quarter (Main Level) Bedroom (Main Level) Bedroom (Main Level) Square Footage Finished 3080 Square Footage Unfinished 0

Property Features

Association Fee 0 Association YN No Building Information Attached/Zero Lot Line Direction Faces West Down Payment Resource YN No Energy Source ElectricNatural Gas First Right Of Refusal No Foundation Details Poured Concrete Irrigation Water Rights YN No Land Lease YN No Listing Terms CashConventional New Construction YN No Possession Closing Power Company Seattle City Light Power Production Type ElectricNatural Gas Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Security Features Partially Fenced Senior Community YN No Senior Exemption No Sewer Sewer Connected Sewer Company Seattle Public Utilities Site Features Cable TVFenced-PartiallyGas AvailablePatio Special Listing Conditions None Tax Annual Amount 10364.48 Tax Year 2025 Water Company Seattle Public Utilities Water Source Public Zoning Jurisdiction City

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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal noncommercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.The listing data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Western Realty are marked by the "three tree" symbol; detailed information about such listings includes the names of the listing brokers. The three tree icon refers to an NWMLS listing. Data last updated 2026-05-12T20:17:29.657. The "Days on Site" data field is calculated by BoomTown and is the number of days since the listing was originally received in our system. It is not the equivalent of "Days on Market".
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-05-12T20:17:29.657. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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