Prime Rainier Valley redevelopment opportunity in the heart of one of Seattle’s fastest-evolving urban corridors. 5212 Rainier Ave S offers 7,888 SF of NC2-55(Neighborhood Commercial) zoned land with 55’ height, mixed-use flexibility, and FAR potential of 3.75, supporting 29,580 GSF. This is a rare mid-block parcel with clean geometry and excellent street frontage with high visibility, high connectivity and high traffic in vibrant Columbia City—ideal for multifamily, mixed-use, or live-work concepts.
The property includes a 3,530 SF commercial structure and on-site parking currently leased to a long-standing restaurant tenant, providing income during design and permitting. The site sits directly along the Rainier Ave S growth spine, surrounded by active redevelopment, improved transit access, and sustained demand for new housing.