Washington - Cute 1911 Craftsman

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DO NOT DISTURB THE TENANTS
The home is occupied through the end of the month. Feel free to drive by but do not go onto the property at all.
VIDEO TOUR:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-ZSMnum1qk(copy & then paste - it's from 2014 and there have been some updates such as gas range and dishwasher.
IN PERSON SHOWING:
Showings will be Sunday from 10-11:30am by appointment only. To schedule, please see "LEASING INFORMATION" below.
DESCRIPTION:
This home sits in a prime location 1/2 block north of 65th St's vibrant urban oasis, which includes: Cafe Bambino for your morning latte, Chocolate Vitale for your evening mocha or cocoa, Babalouise Salon, and Raiz, Joli, Molly Maguire's, the Tin Hat, The Blue Glass (try the brownie), The Dray for meals and nights out, Mainstay Provisions (cafe with, well, provisions) and of course Slave to the Needle just to keep things funky. Choice Deli and Grocery (microbrew store & korean chicken) as well as Goodwill are on 8th Ave. Head just east over Phinney Ridge to the Woodland Park Zoo and Green Lake, west to downtown Ballard and Golden Gardens, southeast to Fremont, or hop on 15th Ave to be downtown in 10 minutes.
FEATURES:
This is a real-deal Ballard classic 1911 Craftsman 2 bedroom/1 bath home which boasts many preserved and updated features for you to enjoy:
Living room with fireplace
Dining room with leaded glass built-in display cabinets and bookcases
Large windows with antique curtain rods
Recently recoated wood floors in living room, dining room, and front bedroom
Cute kitchen with nook, full size dishwasher, and gas range
Basement with washer & dryer and LOTS of unfinished space (total 1800sf including basement)
Fenced back yard
Driveway for off street parking
Gas furnace & water heater (about 1/2 the cost of electric)
Walkscore of 81 - "Very Walkable," only steps from many shops on 65th, and less than three short blocks to lots of bus stops
Another feature of the house is the owner/managers. Mattausch Rental Properties is small and family owned - we've been managing our family's north Seattle properties since the 60s, and we love rental houses and our renters. References from the tenants at other properties are available upon acceptance of your application.
LEASING INFORMATION:
Another feature of the house is the owners. Mattausch Rental Properties is small and family owned - we've been managing our own north Seattle properties since the 1960s, taking pride in being honest, reasonable, and responsive landlords. References available from our current or past tenants.
This non-smoking house is available now on a one year lease. Total of first & last month's rent and one month's rent refundable deposit payable in installments per Seattle law.
The successful applicant(s) must: complete a background/credit check, have good references, personally attend an open house or teleconference with a friend onsite, and start the lease by November 1st (if that's too soon, please let me know your first acceptable start date). We consider applicants who have income of at least 3x the rent, and have either good credit, assets, or a strong cosigner. Tenant pays utilities and is responsible for keeping the lawn mowed (corded mower provided), and must obtain renter's insurance (around $12/month). We will accept a reusable tenant screening report if it meets our criteria.
Either the Lease or Agreement to Enter Into Lease (both of which require a $1000 payment toward the deposit to bind the agreement) within 48 hours after the application is accepted, whichever is sooner.
To find this or the other homes we have for rent, and for complete application criteria, see: www.MRPseattle.com