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The Portland Building

5403 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1901
  • 26 units / 2 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $49

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Coin-Operated Laundry In Building
  • Common Area Bike Storage
  • Exposed Brick Walls
  • Hardwood Flooring
  • Incredible Location
  • Secured Building Entry

Apartment Features

  • Hardwood Floors

Community Features

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Laundry Facilities

Map of The Portland Building

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Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable100 / 100

Transit

Good public transit60 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable40 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

Scores provided by

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Active72 / 100

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Transit

Commuter Rail
18 min Drive
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority Rail
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
37 min Drive
Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
39 min Drive
PAE

Moving to Ballard, Seattle, WA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Portland Building proximity to Ballard Blocks I and Ballard Blocks II. Ballard Blocks I is 0.7 miles away, and Ballard Blocks II is within a 12 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 60, The Portland Building has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 38.2 miles. Transit options include Roosevelt and Lake Union Park.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Portland Building are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including Chittenden Locks, Commodore Park, and Woodland Park Zoo.

Airports

Living in Ballard provides easy access to Seattle-Tacoma International, located just 36 minutes from The Portland Building. Another nearby airport is Seattle Paine Field International, located 21.8 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

9 rating

Adams Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

9 rating

Greenwood Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

8 rating

Whitman Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

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St. Alphonsus School

Grades PK-8

Private

10 rating

Ballard High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Wexford School

Grades 6-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

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Commute Time (Distance)

Seattle Pacific University

Drive: 8 min (2.6 mi)

North Seattle College

Drive: 14 min (4.4 mi)

University of Washington

Drive: 15 min (4.5 mi)

Golden Gate Univ., Seattle

Drive: 15 min (5.6 mi)

About The Portland Building

Enjoy all that Downtown Ballard has to offer right outside your front door. Get your morning espresso or tea from the in-building Caffe Umbria or Miro Tea and pamper yourself at Vain Salon. Step outside the building to the conveniently located... Majestic Bay Theaters, Olympic Athletic Club, and year round Farmers Market - all just steps away!

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