
Seattle, WA 98116
The Tides Apartments is an eight-unit apartment building ideally situated directly along Alki Avenue SW on one of Seattle’s most iconic stretches of waterfront. Offered for the first time since 1954, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Alki Beach history in a location where multifamily properties are tightly held and opportunities to purchase are few and far between. Select units capture sought-after water views. Additional amenities include dual-pane vinyl windows, individually controlled electric baseboard heating, an on-site common laundry room, and two off-street parking stalls, a valuable convenience along Alki Avenue SW, where parking is at a premium. The property’s classic interiors present an exciting value-add opportunity for an investor seeking to unlock the full potential of this irreplaceable waterfront location. Through strategic interior renovations as units turn over, a new owner can modernize the existing apartment homes. The property’s LR2 (M) zoning on a 6,640-square-foot lot offers an additional layer of long-term redevelopment potential, providing flexibility beyond the immediate renovation strategy. Residents are steps from Alki Beach Park and the Alki Trail, within walking distance of Alki Point Lighthouse and Statue of Liberty Plaza, and connected to Downtown Seattle via the King County Water Taxi, with the Route 775 shuttle stopping just 0.1 miles away.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1901 and offered for the first time since 1954, the property features extremely dated 1950s-70s era kitchens and bathrooms. While functional, the electric baseboard heating and classic interiors require a full rehab to meet modern standards, and the listing explicitly highlights redevelopment potential.
Situated directly on Alki Avenue SW, this rare eight-unit building offers irreplaceable waterfront access and high tenant demand in a tightly held, iconic Seattle market.
The LR2 (M) zoning on a 6,640-square-foot lot provides a versatile investment strategy, allowing for immediate rental upside through interior renovations or long-term redevelopment.
The inclusion of two off-street parking stalls provides a significant competitive advantage and added value in a high-traffic beach area where parking is at a premium.
Built in 1901, the property likely requires substantial ongoing maintenance and capital expenditure to modernize aging systems and structural components.
The 'classic' interior condition necessitates a strategic renovation plan to modernize units and achieve market-rate rents, requiring significant upfront investment.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades PK-5 • 0.4 mi
Grades PK-5 • 0.7 mi
Grades 6-8 • 0.8 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Baths | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Square foot | - | 5,554.5 |
| Lot Size | 6,640 | 10,915.5 |
| Price | $1.90M | $2.88M |
| Price per sq ft | $0 | $491 |
| Built year | 1901 | 1961 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 8 | 124 |
Oct 16, 2026
$1,900,000
Initial Listing