Rockhood
$3,000,000List price
Active

2538 2540 Dexter Avenue N · Seattle, WA 98109

Source: NWMLS · eXp Realty · Helena Chen #NWM2511133

About this home

Rare 9,000 SF combined opportunity in the heart of South Lake Union—2538 & 2540 Dexter Ave N offered together. Zoned LR3 (Buyer to Verify), this site presents strong potential for future redevelopment, including apartments, townhomes, or a boutique multi-unit project.At the same time, both properties are livable today with flexible use—2538 is a duplex (2 × 1BD/1BA) and 2540 is a ~2,700 SF single-family home (3BD/2.25BA), well-suited for owner-occupancy, multi-generational living, or rental income while planning next steps.Elevated site captures expansive views of Lake Union, Gas Works Park, Ship Canal, Seattle skyline, and the Cascade Mountains—a rare combination of scale, view, and location.Minutes to South Lake Union, Fremont, and Downtown, with transit, bike routes, and daily amenities nearby.A unique in-city asset offering immediate usability with long-term upside. Geotech and additional information available. Buyer to verify all development potential.

Location

Basics

Property type
Land
Style
Res-Less thn 1 Ac
Lot size
9,000 sq ft (0.21 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2511133

Interior

Heating
None
Cooling
None

Exterior & lot

Lot features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
See Remarks
View
Bay, City, Lake, Mountains, Territorial
Waterfront
No

Utilities

Water
Available
Sewer
Available
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available

Community & fees

Subdivision
Lake Union

Transaction

Listed on
Apr 22, 2026
Days on market
156
Listing terms
See Remarks
Possession
See Remarks

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2026-04-22
Active$1,520,000
2017-01-27
Sold$1,150,000
2017-01-27
Sold$1,150,000
2005-03-14
Sold$605,846

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
John Hay Elementary
Middle
Mc Clure Mid
High
Lincoln High School
SchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 3% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: eXp Realty

Listing agent: Helena Chen.

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Data last updated 2026-09-21.