5618B California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

Bright, modern 3-bed, 2-bath townhome in the heart of West Seattle. Nearly 1,400 sq ft, steps from dining, coffee, shopping, and transit. The standout: two... private rooftop decks with sweeping Puget Sound views.
The open main floor is filled with light, with a kitchen featuring quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, and breakfast-bar seating, plus a small fenced backyard for a grill and a pet. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and a private bath with double sinks and a large walk-in shower.
Includes a full-size LG washer and dryer, warm wide-plank flooring, a dual mini-split heat pump for heating and air conditioning (rare in Seattle), tankless hot water, and on-street parking. Welcome home!

LEASE TERMS

Lease term: 12-month lease, available November 1, 2026

Utilities: Tenant pays all utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer, garbage)

Pets:
- Up to 2 small dogs under 40 lbs. No cats, no large dogs
- $50/month pet rent
- Assistance animals are not pets and are accommodated per fair housing law

Smoking: No smoking

Move-In Costs:
- First month's rent + security deposit of one month
- First month's rent due within 48 hours of lease signing (prorated only if move-in is after the 1st of the month)
- Security deposit due on or before the move-in date, or payable in equal monthly installments per Seattle law (tenant's option, no interest or added fees)

Renter's Insurance: $100,000 minimum liability required; $300,000 preferred. Owner named as additional interested party.

Maintenance:
- Tenant handles routine upkeep: interior cleanliness, light bulbs, HVAC filter changes, and care of the fenced yard
- Owner handles major repairs and building systems

Applications & Screening:
- Every person on the lease age 18 or older must submit an application
- We do not accept outside reusable tenant screening reports
- Information reviewed: credit report, rental history and references, and income/employment verification. Criminal history is not considered, consistent with Seattle's Fair Chance Housing Ordinance
- Criteria that may result in denial (in addition to the income and credit minimums in the criteria section): verifiable rental history with no eviction (unlawful detainer) judgments in the past 3 years and no balance owed to prior landlords, with references confirming on-time rent; and income verified via the last 2 months of pay stubs or equivalent documentation of other lawful income
- If an application is denied, the applicant will receive a written adverse action notice stating the reasons, as required by RCW 59.18.257 Read More