526 1st Ave S, Unit 203

1,259 Sq. Ft.
$429 / Sq. Ft.
1,259
Sq. Ft.
$429
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover vibrant Pioneer Square living in this spacious, updated condo at The Florentine – a smartly renovated building just moments from Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park and King Street Station. High ceilings, wide spaces and LVP flooring set an inviting tone, while the large open kitchen with generous soft-close cabinetry makes hosting effortless. Big windows and a wood-burning fireplace create year-round comfort, and the east-facing balcony can offer a peaceful retreat. Enjoy galleries, local pubs and...Discover vibrant Pioneer Square living in this spacious, updated condo at The Florentine – a smartly renovated building just moments from Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park and King Street Station. High ceilings, wide spaces and LVP flooring set an inviting tone, while the large open kitchen with generous soft-close cabinetry makes hosting effortless. Big windows and a wood-burning fireplace create year-round comfort, and the east-facing balcony can offer a peaceful retreat. Enjoy galleries, local pubs and the unmatched energy of nearby events, all with low HOA dues and in-unit laundry for everyday ease. Garage parking, storage and a friendly onsite manager complete the package. Don’t miss this opportunity – especially with FIFA World Cup 2026!
  1. Listed by Jennifer Gilbert-Smith • Leading Advantage Realty

Property Details for 526 1st Avenue South, Unit 203

Community Name
Pioneer Square
School District
Seattle
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
11-21-2025
Energy Source
Electric,Wood
LISTING UPDATED: 01/07/2026 01:27 PM

Property Details for 526 1st Avenue South, Unit 203

StatusActive
MLS #2456735
Days on Market68
Cumulative Days on Market68
Taxes$5,424 / year
HOA Fees$841 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1909
CountyKing County

Location

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Building Information for 526 1st Avenue South, Unit 203

Building/Complex526 1st Ave SFloor2Stories5Residences116Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1909

Payment Calculator

$3,925 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,632

Property Taxes

$452

HOA Dues

$841

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Property Information for 526 1st Avenue South, Unit 203

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Area: 701 - Belltown/Downtown Seattle
  • Elementary School: Lowell
  • Middle Or Junior School: Meany Mid
  • High School: Garfield High
  • Community Features: Cable TV, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Gated, High Speed Int Avail, Lobby Entrance, See Remarks
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Unit Floor Number: 2
  • Directions: Parking may be available on 1st; the entrance to The Florentine is mid-block. For reference, the best garage door to use is the northern-most one on Occidental Ave. Parking #78 is on the lower level.
  • Property Sub Type: COND
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • Remodeled/Updated: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Home Owner Dues Include: Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Sewer, Trash, Water
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Common Garage
  • Parking Features: Common Garage
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Granite, Vinyl Plank
  • Features: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Insulated Windows, Primary Bathroom, Sprinkler System, Washer, Water Heater
  • Window Coverings: Blinds
  • Water Heater Location: Bedroom Closet
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • Common Features: Cable TV, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Gated Entry, High Speed Int Avail, Lobby Entrance, See Remarks
  • Room and Floor: Den/Office-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Storage Location: North Lower Garage
  • Storage No: 1Z
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Den/Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Half, Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Bath, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Entrance
Property
Utilities
  • Power Company: Seattle City Light
  • Sewer Company: HOA
  • Water Company: HOA
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Level: One
  • Project Approved By FHA: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1991
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 2585000030
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1259
  • Dwelling Type: Attached
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1259.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • CoOp: No
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Windows
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Parking Space #: 78
  • Number of Stories in Building: 5
  • Number of Access Stairs: 0
  • Unit Number: 203
  • Owner Occupancy Percentage: 78
  • Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio, Insulated Windows, Primary Bath, Sprinkler System
  • Number of Units in Complex: 116
  • Units In Building Total: 116
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Rental Cap: At or above Rental Cap (See Remarks)
  • Cats and Dogs: See Remarks, Subject to Restrictions

Property History for 526 1st Avenue South, Unit 203

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2026

Price Change

NWMLS #2456735

$539,950—
Nov 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2456735

$544,950—
Dec 1, 2016

Sold

NWMLS #1036062

$495,000—
Nov 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #583669864

$495,000

+9.5% / yr

Oct 20, 2016

Pending

NWMLS #1036062

—
Sep 30, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1036062

$499,000—
Feb 18, 2016

Sold

NWMLS #886406

$460,000—
Feb 9, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #565502562

$460,000

+1.7% / yr

Jan 31, 2016

Pending

NWMLS #886406

—
Jan 26, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #886406

$449,950—
Mar 20, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #193114371

$387,500

+7.8% / yr

Mar 20, 2006

Sold

NWMLS #26024923

$387,500—
Feb 24, 2006

Pending

NWMLS #26024923

—
Feb 20, 2006

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #26024923

$379,000—
Feb 21, 2002

Sold

NWMLS #21119788

$285,000—
Feb 19, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #84240206

$285,000—
Jan 25, 2002

Pending

NWMLS #21119788

—
Sep 10, 2001

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #21119788

$295,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Price Change

NWMLS #2456735

$539,950
11/21/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2456735

$544,950
12/01/2016

Sold

NWMLS #1036062

$495,000
11/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #583669864

$495,000

+9.5% / yr

10/20/2016

Pending

NWMLS #1036062

—
09/30/2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1036062

$499,000
02/18/2016

Sold

NWMLS #886406

$460,000
02/09/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #565502562

$460,000

+1.7% / yr

01/31/2016

Pending

NWMLS #886406

—
01/26/2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #886406

$449,950
03/20/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #193114371

$387,500

+7.8% / yr

03/20/2006

Sold

NWMLS #26024923

$387,500
02/24/2006

Pending

NWMLS #26024923

—
02/20/2006

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #26024923

$379,000
02/21/2002

Sold

NWMLS #21119788

$285,000
02/19/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #84240206

$285,000
01/25/2002

Pending

NWMLS #21119788

—
09/10/2001

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #21119788

$295,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 526 1st Avenue South, Unit 203

Taxable ValueLand$165,900Additions$413,100Total$579,000
Tax Record2024$5,372 ($448 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,259 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,259 SqFtStories6Lot Size43,527 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1909Year Renovated1995ZoningPSM85120CountyKINGAPN258500-0030Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 526 1st Avenue South, Unit 203

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lowell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Public6 to 8

Garfield High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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526 1st Avenue South, Unit 203 is a condo for sale in Seattle, WA 98104. This property was listed for sale on November 21, 2025 by Leading Advantage Realty, it's currently listed at $539,950. It has been on the market for a total of 68 days and was last sold on December 1, 2016. This listing's school district is Seattle Public Schools. Nearby schools include Lowell Elementary School, Edmonds S. Meany Middle School and Garfield High School. 526 1st Avenue South, Unit 203 is a 1-bed, 2-bath, 1,259 sqft condo built in 1909.

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