For Sale
$15,030,000

98 Union St Seattle, WA 98101

High-traffic retail, value-add opportunity.

Overview

Added:
Dec 11, 2024
Days on market:
137
This exceptional multi-tenant storefront, totaling 48,883 square feet, is situated at the highly visible corner of 1st Avenue and Union Street in Seattle's renowned Pike Place Market neighborhood. The property boasts 10 tenants, with a current occupancy rate of 69% and a 6.75% cap rate. Built in 1985, the building features a well-established anchor tenant, Pike Brewing Company, consistently exceeding percentage rent thresholds. Recent leasing activity includes new tenants like Vampire Penguin, Plantiful, and De'Core, paying between $52 and $65 per square foot, triple net (NNN). A significant value-add opportunity exists with the lease-up of 12,265 square feet of lower-level space, projected to increase net operating income (NOI) by approximately 53% within three years. The property benefits from its prime location, directly connected to Pike Place Market, attracting over 10 million annual visitors. Over 39% of the gross leasable area (GLA) has been occupied for over 10 years, resulting in a weighted average lease term (WALT) of 7.63 years. The property's proximity to the $3.5 billion waterfront revitalization project (estimated completion 2025) and the anticipated influx of visitors for the 2026 World Cup further enhances its investment potential. The permitted zoning is PMM-85, and the APN numbers are 787710-0030, 877710-0040, 787710-0050, 787710-0060, and 787710-0070. Asking price is $15,030,000.

Highlights

  • Prime Seattle location in Pike Place Market, directly connected to the Market with over 10 million annual visitors.
  • Value-add opportunity: Lease up of 12,265 SF lower level space projects a 53% NOI increase in Year 3; flexible commercial uses allowed.
  • Strong leasing momentum: Recent leases at $52-$65/SF NNN with tenants including Vampire Penguin, Plantiful, and De'Core.
  • Established anchor tenant: Pike Brewing Company, a high-performing tenant consistently meeting percentage rent thresholds, owned by a reputable Seattle hospitality group.
  • Long-term tenancy: Over 39% of GLA occupied for over 10 years, with a 7.63-year WALT.
  • Benefits from the nearby $3.5 billion waterfront revitalization project (est. 2025) and the expected influx of visitors for the 2026 World Cup.

Property Details for 98 Union St

Property type
Retail properties, Retail space
Square Feet
48,883 SF
Year Built
1985

Location Insight

City
Seattle
County
King
State
Washington
Latitude
47.60783964
Longitude
-122.33913056

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Retail property - High-traffic retail, value-add opportunity.
Where is the retail property located?
The property is located at 98 Union St Seattle, WA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $15,030,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime Seattle location in Pike Place Market, directly connected to the Market with over 10 million annual visitors.; Value-add opportunity: Lease up of 12,265 SF lower level space projects a 53% NOI increase in Year 3; flexible commercial uses allowed.; Strong leasing momentum: Recent leases at $52-$65/SF NNN with tenants including Vampire Penguin, Plantiful, and De'Core.
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