Originally known as the Buckingham, is one of the oldest apartment buildings in the city, dating from 1905. Its size and style reflect the elegant mansions that surrounded it at the time it was constructed. The Shannon is rectangular in plan, sitting on a triangular lot at the intersection of Union, University and Boylston streets. It is two and a half stories of wood frame construction with brick veneer. The building has a tall side gabled roof with stepped parapets in the Late Medieval style. The main entry in the center of the main elevation is arched and deeply recessed, surrounded with stone voussoirs. The rear elevation curves to match the curve of the street. This elevation has large parapeted gable dormers that match the front. The large dormers have four windows with a small one in the gabled end. The main facade has large aluminum-framed windows, with smaller single windows on the side elevations.
The building has 22 units 4 studios, 8 one bedroom/1bath units and 10 two bedroom/1 bath units with an average of 654 square feet. The interiors of the units have been updated within the last few years. Some units feature ceiling fans, fully equipped kitchens with updated cabinets and. Floor coverings are mostly carpeting. There are two interior stairwells, one in front and one in the rear of the building. There is no parking available.
The building is located in the center of First Hill, close to hospitals, churches, shopping, downtown and interstate. With a walk score of 99, the Shannon sits in a dream location.
12 month lease, Rent + Utilities (Water/Sewer/Garbage)
Apartment for rent
$1,295/mo
1220 Boylston Ave APT 405, Seattle, WA 98101
1beds
600sqft
Price is base rent and doesn't include required fees.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
-- A/C
Shared laundry
None parking
Electric
What's special
Wood frame constructionBrick veneerLarge aluminum-framed windowsLarge parapeted gable dormersElegant mansionsStepped parapetsCeiling fans
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum/Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Availability 24 Hours, Flooring: Laminate, Garbage not included in rent, Heating: Electric, High-speed Internet Ready, Off street parking, One Year Lease, Online Rent Payment, Sewage not included in rent, View Type: City, Water not included in rent
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Details
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Building
Details
- Building name: Shannon Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: One Year Lease
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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3/24/2025 | Price change | $1,295-7.2%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
1/20/2025 | Price change | $1,395-6.7%$2/sqft |
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12/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,495$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals |