
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
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable40 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active72 / 100
Transit



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
Adams Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Greenwood Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Whitman Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Alphonsus School
Grades PK-8
Private
Ballard High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Wexford School
Grades 6-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
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!
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!
The Portland Building is an apartment community in Seattle, WA
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