North City Development Site
Offering Memorandum
Exclusively Offered By:
Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline
900 N. 185th Street, Shoreline, WA 98133
JC Gagnaire - Direct: (206) 769-5671
Chris Haynes - Direct: (206) 253-0134
17062 12th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Offering Summary
J.C. Gagnaire and Chris Haynes are pleased to present this exceptional opportunity—a 14,820 SF parcel in the highly sought-after Shoreline Community Business (CB) zone. This property is situated on the block across the street from Safeway grocery store and half block from a large Walgreens offering immense potential for development, with zoning that allows up to 60 feet of vertical construction, ideal for a mixed-use project. The CB zone is designed to support a vibrant blend of retail stores, personal services, offices, and other commercial activities, while also accommodating higher-density multi-family residential units.
The current structure on the property provides flexibility for adaptive reuse or redevelopment. Strategically located near major transit routes, shopping, dining, and within easy reach of downtown Seattle and the airport, this site offers unmatched convenience for future residents and businesses alike. The surrounding area is thriving, with close proximity to Shoreline's top-rated schools, Shoreline Community College, parks, and recreational opportunities.
The Shoreline North/185th Link and Shoreline South/148th Link Light Rail stations, completed in August 2024, are driving economic development and rapid population growth. As people, businesses, jobs, and industries flock to the area, this development opportunity supports active lifestyles in a region renowned for its natural beauty. View Offering Memorandum Here.
Location Summary
Shoreline is Seattle’s closest neighbor to the North.
The two cities are basically linked together
with minimal physical or geographical barrier in
between. This is why Shoreline is appealing
for commuters and anyone who wants to claim
“North Seattle” as their home.
Shoreline has a unique history and character
derived from original settlements dating back to
the late 1800s. The quality that brought early settlers to the area remains the same to this day: location.
The City of Shoreline offers classic Puget Sound beauty and the convenience of suburban living with the attractions of nearby urban opportunities. From stunning views of Puget Sound to many community activities such as indoor swimming, nature trails and beach access, Shoreline’s more than 400 acres of park land and open space offer a variety of recreation and outdoor experiences.
The city recently invested $18.5 million to improve its parks, which include saltwater shoreline, a botanical garden, an interurban trail and hiking trails, and newly improved athletic felds, courts and playgrounds. Shoreline shares its south border with Seattle and downtown Seattle is approximately 9 miles away.
Public transportation is readily available and easy to access. Metro Transit, Community Transit and Sound Transit all provide services to the surrounding communities and to the central business district.
Sound Transit Link Lightrail
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The Northgate Link Extension connects the Northgate, Roosevelt, and U District neighborhoods to downtown Seattle and the airport. The elevated station is located east of 1st Ave NE, spanning NE 103rd Street, with the Northgate Transit Center to the south, serving as a hub for accessing the mixed-use complex known as Northgate Station. This development includes retail spaces, office buildings, residential units, and the Kraken Community Iceplex, the training center for the Seattle Kraken NHL team. Northgate Station is part of a larger effort to create a transit-oriented community around the new Northgate Link Light Rail Station, establishing it as a hub for transportation, business, and recreation.
The Sound Transit Lynnwood Link Extension Light Rail Project provides riders with a fast, frequent, and reliable connection through some of the worst traffic congestion in Washington State. This extension includes four new light rail stations from Northgate to Lynnwood along the I-5 corridor, two of which are located in Shoreline—one at 148th Street and the other at 185th Street. These stations provide access to the Northgate Station, bus transfers at the transit center, adjacent park-and-ride facilities, North Seattle College, and nearby homes and businesses.
Daily projections estimate between 63,000 and 74,000 riders each weekday by the year 2035. With trains arriving every 4 to 5 minutes, riders experience a 16-minute commute from the station at 145th to downtown Seattle, saving approximately 14 to 16 minutes during peak morning commute times.
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Shoreline Experts
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J.C.’s wealth of commercial and residential experience in the greater Seattle area allows him to consistently identify key opportunities for his clients, whether it’s establishing a proven marketing plan, evaluating properties or reviewing technical and legal points, J.C. produces impressive results and takes every measure to assure that all of his clients’ real estate goals are achieved.
J.C. positions himself globally on the internet through various networking channels so he can act as a liaison between Seattle sellers and international developers, builders, and investors in the continuing emerging Seattle area. He has his clients’ best interests in mind and uses strong perseverance to assure their real estate goals are achieved and he is persistent in negotiating the best results.
Chris’s local expertise and extensive commercial real estate experience benefits property owners, developers, builders, and investors at every stage of every real estate transaction with clear support, strong communication, and expert negotiations.
Chris considers the greater Seattle area an excellent place to reside and would love to share with you his enthusiasm for the many neighborhoods that encompass it. He prides himself on providing unparalleled service and looks forward to developing a long-term relationship with everyone he serves.
Together, J.C. & Chris have more than 29 years of combined experience, and they are currently working with local home builders and commercial developers. They have successfully completed transactions over $200,000,000, and their projects for 2022 are valued at over $21 million.
Please consider that J.C. & Chris are viable counsel as Commercial Brokers with regards to the Shoreline Mixed Use Residential Zoning, and they would invite you the opportunity to utilize them as advocates and allow their expertise to be your resource. You would be offered access to their professional network, including attorneys, tax specialists, real estate builders and developers, among others, to help you meet your objectives.
