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Ponderay Apartments

5625 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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About Ponderay Apartments

Ponderay Apartments is a controlled access building conveniently located on 15th Ave NE near NE 56th Street. You will be pleasantly surprised by this well maintained, mid-century building and the generous room layouts. Half a mile to the Roosevelt Link light-rail station and less than two miles to the UW station! Only 11 blocks from UW campus, a few blocks from Ravenna Park, near the Burke Gilman trail, and close to both University Village and 45th Street shopping and restaurants. Walk score - 94 Bike score - 91 Transit score - 71 Application - $50 per adult Deposit - Equal to one month's rent (up to 90% refundable) Lease Term - 12 months Permit Parking - Available for $90/month Laundry - Onsite, operated with PayRange - no coins needed!! Pets - Cats and Dogs, deposit $300 - no pet rent!! Storage - Available for $20/month Water/Sewer/Garbage - starts about $80/month for 1 person, varies depending on building usage Electricity - starts about $70/month, varies depending on usage Showings by appointment only.

Ponderay Apartments is an apartment community located in King County and the 98105 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Seattle Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Secure Entry

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Controlled Access

Walking/Biking Trails

Walk To Campus

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Walk To Campus

Apartment Features

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Freezer

Patio

  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Application Fee
    $53

Details

Lease Options

  • 12 months

Property Information

  • Built in 1963
  • 40 units/4 stories
Location
Property Address: 5625 15th Ave NE, Seattle,
WA 98105
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Neighborhood

The University District, affectionately dubbed the U District, is home to the preeminent University of Washington. Lending historic architecture and blooming cherry blossoms in the spring, the University of Washington contains a range of gardens, galleries, and theaters in addition to sports complexes and a medical center.

Should you choose to rent in the U District, you will have the opportunity to bike the Burke-Gilman trail, kayak Union and Portage Bays, savor cocktails and a film at Sundance Cinemas, swing by the Saturday Farmers Market, celebrate touchdowns at Husky Stadium, check out the independent restaurants and funky shops along the Ave, and attend the annual U District StreetFair.

The U District sits about five miles north of Downtown Seattle, with convenience to Green Lake Park, Woodland Park Zoo, the Fremont Troll, and Gas Works Park.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 306-307 Sq Ft $799 $1,517 $5,598
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 611-614 Sq Ft $650 $2,202 $6,185
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 857-859 Sq Ft $999 $2,191 $7,830
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1028-1032 Sq Ft $1,099 $2,107 $15,507
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1352-1356 Sq Ft $750 $1,899 $12,950
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Walk To Campus
  • Secure Entry
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Expenses
Recurring
Storage Fee $30
Unassigned Surface Lot Parking $90
One-Time
Application Fee $53
Cat Fee $150
Cat Deposit $150
Dog Fee $150
Dog Deposit $150
Office Hours
Monday By Appointment
Tuesday By Appointment
Wednesday By Appointment
Thursday By Appointment
Friday By Appointment
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Washington
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
North Seattle College
Drive: 9 min 2.9 mi
Seattle Pacific University
Drive: 12 min 3.8 mi
Seattle Central Comm. Coll.
Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
Ponderay Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.3 miles from University of Washington. It is also near North Seattle College and Seattle Pacific University.
Schools
McDonald International School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
459 Students
Attendance Zone
Green Lake Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
328 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 6-8
928 Students
Attendance Zone
Roosevelt High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,541 Students
Attendance Zone
University Child Development School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
326 Students
Nearby
Academy for Precision Learning
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-11
Nearby
University Cooperative School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
82 Students
Nearby
University Prep
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
568 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Seattle include Roosevelt Station, located 0.5 mile from Ponderay Apartments. Ponderay Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 19.0 miles or 30 minutes away, and Seattle Paine Field International, located 19.3 miles or 30 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Roosevelt Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
U District Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Univ Of Washington Station
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Northgate Station
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Fairview & Campus Drive
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
King Street (Seattle) Station
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Edmonds Station
Drive: 23 min 13.1 mi
Tukwila Station
Drive: 26 min 17.5 mi
Mukilteo Station
Drive: 35 min 22.2 mi
Kent Station
Drive: 35 min 23.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
 Drive: 30 min 19.0 mi
Seattle Paine Field International
 Drive: 30 min 19.3 mi

Walkability Near Ponderay Apartments

Walker's Paradise
96
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
74
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
97
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Ponderay Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Roosevelt Square
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
University District
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Ravenna
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Ponderay Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Cowen Park
 Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
Ravenna Park
 Walk: 11 min 0.5 mi
Burke Museum of Natural History
 Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
University of Washington Fish Collection
 Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Green Lake Park
 Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Ponderay Apartments has 5 parks within 1.0 miles, including Cowen Park, Ravenna Park, and Burke Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
University of Washington Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Seattle Children's Hospital
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Ponderay Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is University of Washington Medical Center which is 1.5 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Lawton Military Reserve
Drive: 21 min 6.4 mi
Keyport Naval Reservation
Drive: 80 min 34.5 mi
Ponderay Apartments is 6.4 miles from Fort Lawton Military Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including Keyport Naval Reservation.
 
 
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Ponderay Apartments is in University District in the city of Seattle. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.9 mile of the property. Five parks are within 1.0 miles, including Cowen Park, Ravenna Park, and Burke Museum of Natural History.

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