5618B California Ave SW

About This Home

Bright, modern 3-bed, 2-bath townhome in the heart of West Seattle. Nearly 1,400 sq ft, steps from dining, coffee, shopping, and transit. The standout: two private rooftop decks with sweeping Puget Sound views. The open main floor is filled with light, with a kitchen featuring quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, and breakfast-bar seating, plus a small fenced backyard for a grill and a pet. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and a private bath with double sinks and a large walk-in shower. Includes a full-size LG washer and dryer, warm wide-plank flooring, a dual mini-split heat pump for heating and air conditioning (rare in Seattle), tankless hot water, and on-street parking. Welcome home! LEASE TERMS Lease term: 12-month lease, available November 1, 2026 Utilities: Tenant pays all utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer, garbage) Pets: - Up to 2 small dogs under 40 lbs. No cats, no large dogs - $50/month pet rent - Assistance animals are not pets and are accommodated per fair housing law Smoking: No smoking Move-In Costs: - First month's rent + security deposit of one month - First month's rent due within 48 hours of lease signing (prorated only if move-in is after the 1st of the month) - Security deposit due on or before the move-in date, or payable in equal monthly installments per Seattle law (tenant's option, no interest or added fees) Renter's Insurance: $100,000 minimum liability required; $300,000 preferred. Owner named as additional interested party. Maintenance: - Tenant handles routine upkeep: interior cleanliness, light bulbs, HVAC filter changes, and care of the fenced yard - Owner handles major repairs and building systems Applications & Screening: - Every person on the lease age 18 or older must submit an application - We do not accept outside reusable tenant screening reports - Information reviewed: credit report, rental history and references, and income/employment verification. Criminal history is not considered, consistent with Seattle's Fair Chance Housing Ordinance - Criteria that may result in denial (in addition to the income and credit minimums in the criteria section): verifiable rental history with no eviction (unlawful detainer) judgments in the past 3 years and no balance owed to prior landlords, with references confirming on-time rent; and income verified via the last 2 months of pay stubs or equivalent documentation of other lawful income - If an application is denied, the applicant will receive a written adverse action notice stating the reasons, as required by RCW 59.18.257