520 S King St
Seattle WA 98104-2834

American Hotel Building

520 S King St Seattle WA 98104-2834

Listing #: 711163 | Status: Available | Last Modified: 4/8/2026 |

For Sale
Steven Chattin
  • Phone:(425) 269-3826
  • Email:steven.chattin@berkadia.com
  • Office Name:Berkadia Real Estate Advisors, LLC
  • Office Phone:(206) 521-7220
  • Office Website:
Mitchell Belcher
Jay Timpani
Chad Blenz
Showing Instructions
  • Call Listing AgentNo
  • Use DiscretionNo
Price Information
  • Listing Price$ 00.0
  • $/SF$ 00.0
  • $/Unit$ 00.0
  • Listing StatusAvailable
  • Days on Market26
  • Asset ClassMulti-Family, Hotel/Motel
  • Terms
Detail Listing Information
  • Min Total SF0
  • Max Total SF0
  • Lease Rate Low$ 00.0
  • Lease Rate High$ 00.0
  • Heat Source
  • Total Units
Utilities
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Storm Sewer
Retail Information
  • SignageSignage on Building and Freestanding
  • Anchor
Associated Files
Building Information
  • Building StatusExisting
  • # of Buildings1
  • # of Floors4
  • # of Units
  • # of Elevators1
  • Clearance Height Min
  • Clearance Height Max
  • Bay Depth
  • Total Building SF33018
  • Net Rentable Area25813
  • Total Office SF
  • Largest Contiguous SF1800
  • Lot SF7405
  • Acres0.17
Property Type
  • Property TypeHotel/Motel
  • Office Type
  • InvestmentYes
  • Building Class
Location
  • CountyKing
  • Vicinity
  • Location DescriptionInternational District
  • Second Address
  • Cross Street6th Avenue South
  • Market AreaPioneer Square
  • Tax ID #5247801635
  • Additional Parcels
  • ZoningIDM-75-85
Parking Information
  • # Covered Spaces0
  • # Uncovered Spaces0
  • Total Parking Spots0
  • Parking Ratio0
Construction
  • Year Built1925
  • Year Renovated1950
  • Completion Date
  • Roof Type
  • SprinklersYes
  • Construction TypeConcrete

American Hotel

Public Comments

American Hotel at 520 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104 presents a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark asset in the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. Built in 1925 and renovated in 2009, this historic property offers 90 lodging units and 6 ground-floor commercial spaces within approximately 33,018 square feet on a 7,200 SF lot. Currently operating as the West Coast’s largest hostel, the property blends timeless character with functional, community-oriented amenities, including a commercial-grade kitchen, communal dining area, lounge, library, quiet study space, cashless laundry, and private storage lockers. The versatile unit mix and existing infrastructure create compelling potential for continued hospitality use or mission-driven affordable, veteran, or supportive housin

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