$389,000

509 E 5th Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926

$4,619
Closing credit¹
1,197 sqft
0.07 acres
$325 / sqft
House

Property details

About 509 E 5th Ave

Looking for a great investment opportunity in a great location for all types of tenants? This established duplex is located just blocks from the historic Ellensburg downtown area. Tenants love the ability to shop, go to restaurants, & enjoy this well-maintained property so close to all their needs. The duplex has two good-sized 1-bedroom units with a great history of minimal vacancies. Both units have upgrades including newer wiring, hickory cabinets, & bathrooms with tile shower & floor. With separate access, the units share a large attached laundry room. A fenced yard with in-ground sprinklers provides a quaint outside space for tenants with mature trees & landscaping. (Must be sold with 411 N. Sampson St. listing #2362351)

Highlights

HeatingOther
StatusActive
Size1,197 sqft
Lot size0.0689 Acres
Year built1920
MLS #2362359
ViewTerritorial

Summary

  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • View: Territorial
  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Heating: Other
  • List Price: $389,000
  • Price/SqFt: $324
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,154
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Lot: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Directions: From Main St, east on 5th Ave to property. By showing with agent only.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,197 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.0689 Acres
  • MLS Number: 2362359
  • MLS Name: NWMLS
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Community One Realty
  • Office Phone: (509) 933-7300
  • Listing Agent: Toby Williams

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view of front facade with a fenced front yard

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509 E 5th Ave

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 21, 2004
Home Sold
$87,500
May 19, 2004
Home Sold
$723,594

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$277,880$-
2023$229,000$-
2022$191,960$2,154
2021$154,770$1,837
2019$141,740$1,766
2018$134,590$1,739
2017$134,590$1,818

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Lincoln Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

200 S Sampson St

5

Valley View Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

1508 E 3rd Ave

4

Mt. Stuart Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

705 W 15th Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,000. Residents of Ellensburg, WA typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

66%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

70%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
66%
18-34 yrs old
22%
35-64 yrs old
2%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • SonicSonic
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 509 E 5th Ave

The listing price of 509 E 5th Ave property is $389,000.

The property 509 E 5th Ave is a house located in Ellensburg, Washington, 98926.

Active Listing: 509 E 5th Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 509 E 5th Ave are: Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Valley View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mt. Stuart Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Morgan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Naches Valley Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Tieton Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ellensburg High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kittitas High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $2,154 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 21, 2004 for $87,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 509 E 5th Ave has 0 bathroom.

The property 509 E 5th Ave is 1,197 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 509 E 5th Ave is 1920.

This home is located at 509 E 5th Ave in Ellensburg, WA and zip code 98926. This 1,197 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $389,000.

Over 6 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Ellensburg, WA. In the same period over 9 listings were sold below the listed price and 10 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Ellensburg, WA increased by 14.3% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $441,999, while the average time on the real estate market was 110 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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