8047 13th Ave Nw #A · Apartment for Rent

Modern, spacious (1,250 sf) two bedroom, one bath (and home office area) apartment in prime Whittier Heights location on a quiet, peaceful street in an excellent Ballard neighborhood offering the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience. Recently built lower level ADU unit is very private with its own fenced patio and was designed and constructed with a double layer of sound deadening drywall and specialized insulation for superior sound separation from the upstairs owner's unit. Custom area carpets over wood plank LVT Acacia floors. All stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace, soaking tub, walk-in closet and in-unit full size washer/dryer. Ample street parking in front of house. Highly walkable "urban village" location with a Walk Score of 79. Two block walk to Safeway, Metropolitan Market, Walgreens, restaurants, coffee shops and many other businesses. Nearby Rapid Ride bus to downtown. Fifteen minute walk to the many bars and restaurants in Greenwood/Phinney Ridge. Thirty minute walk to Golden Gardens beach, Shilshole Marina or the Ballard Farmer's Market. MTM lease with at least an initial one year occupancy expected. Due before move in: First month's rent ($2,395), refundable security deposit ($2,395) and non-refundable carpet cleaning fee ($250). A monthly utility charge ($145) covers water/sewer/gas and garbage pickup. The apartment has its own meter so the electric account is in tenant's name. Owner is a quiet, considerate professional looking for the same qualities in a tenant for the ADU arrangement to work well for both parties. Prospective tenant should have a credit score of at least 725, good verifiable rental and employment history, no prior evictions or criminal history (individually evaluated) and an income at least three times the rental amount. Applicant must be able to provide proof of employment and/or income for the last two years, must not have filed for bankruptcy in the past five years, and total debt payments cannot exceed 30% of income. Non smoking premises. Renter's insurance required. Flexible showing hours. Open house scheduled for Saturday (1/31) 12-3 pm and Sunday (2/1) 12-3 pm. Application fee of $40 for credit/background check per adult.