Uncle Bob's Place

417 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

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    Studio - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    400 - 1,044 sq ft

Uncle Bob's Place
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Uncle Bob’s Place, in Seattle’s Chinatown International District (CID), offers 126 affordable units for low-income households with incomes at less than or equal to 50% of Area Median Income. The building is named for beloved and legendary community leader, Bob Santos, who passed away in 2016, and was affectionately known as Uncle Bob to just about everyone. Our hope is that Uncle Bob’s Place will contribute to the CID’s ongoing sense of community, self-determination, stability, and vibrancy. Public art and historic installations in and on Uncle Bob’s Place will honor and educate about Uncle Bob’s life and legacy within the context of the history of the CID.

About Uncle Bob's Place

Uncle Bob’s Place, in Seattle’s Chinatown International District (CID), offers 126 affordable units for low-income households with incomes at less than or equal to 50% of Area Median Income. The building is named for beloved and legendary community leader, Bob Santos, who passed away in 2016, and was affectionately known as Uncle Bob to just about everyone. Our hope is that Uncle Bob’s Place will contribute to the CID’s ongoing sense of community, self-determination, stability, and vibrancy. Public art and historic installations in and on Uncle Bob’s Place will honor and educate about Uncle Bob’s life and legacy within the context of the history of the CID.

Uncle Bob's Place is an apartment community located in King County and the 98104 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Seattle Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

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Neighborhood

Chinatown, which is located on the southeast side of downtown, is part of the International District, along with Japantown and Little Saigon. It is one of Seattle’s eight historic neighborhoods, dating back to the mid-1800s. This popular community is home to some beloved locations, including Seattle’s first Chinese restaurant, Tai Tung, which opened in 1935. Other great locations include the New Century Tea Gallery, the historic Panama Hotel, and the Wing Luke Museum.

The photo-worthy Chinatown Gate, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, welcomes visitors to Chinatown. Rich with culture and community, Chinatown hosts a variety of events, including the Dragon Fest and the Lunar New Year Festival. Residents gather at the popular Hing Hay Park, which features an elegant pavilion and gate. The park hosts the popular night market, an open-air bazaar, every fall.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 15 min 5.6 mi
Uncle Bob's Place is within 19 minutes or 1.0 mile from Seattle University. It is also near Golden Gate Univ., Seattle and Seattle Central Comm. Coll..
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
331 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
555 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,642 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
38 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Seattle include 7Th & Jackson, located 0.1 mile from Uncle Bob's Place. Uncle Bob's Place is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 14.5 miles or 24 minutes away, and Seattle Paine Field International, located 25.0 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Drive: 19 min 13.0 mi
Drive: 29 min 18.7 mi
Drive: 29 min 18.8 mi
Drive: 28 min 19.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
Drive: 24 min 14.5 mi
Seattle Paine Field International
Drive: 36 min 25.0 mi
Walker's Paradise
99
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
100
Transit Score®
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Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Very Bikeable
84
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Uncle Bob's Place.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Uncle Bob's Place has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Klondike Gold Rush NHP
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Waterfall Garden Park
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Judkins Park
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Freeway Park
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Uncle Bob's Place has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Waterfall Garden Park, and Dr. Jose Rizal Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Uncle Bob's Place has 3 hospitals within 1.1 miles, the nearest is Harborview Medical Center which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 23 min 7.4 mi
Drive: 90 min 66.9 mi
Uncle Bob's Place is 7.4 miles from Fort Lawton Military Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including East Park Naval Reserve.

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