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Kidder Mathews Arranges Sale of 22-Unit Fremont Apartment Property

Via Connect CRE · June 24, 2026
Compiled by Real Estate Trail Editorial · June 24, 2026

Why this matters

The sale of a modestly sized multifamily asset in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood underscores ongoing institutional interest in urban apartment communities, even at the smaller end of the scale. While 22 units fall short of the bulk acquisitions that dominate headlines, this transaction signals continued liquidity and investor appetite in gateway markets where fundamentals remain resilient. Seattle’s multifamily sector benefits from persistent housing demand driven by tech-sector employment and constrained supply, factors that sustain rental growth and support valuation stability despite broader macroeconomic uncertainties. From a capital-markets perspective, the deal suggests that lenders and buyers remain willing to engage with mid-sized multifamily assets, which often serve as a proxy for neighborhood-level market health and can offer diversification benefits within larger portfolios. The involvement of a regional brokerage specialist highlights the importance of local market expertise in navigating pricing and underwriting in a competitive environment. While the headline price point and unit count imply a more modest risk-return profile than trophy assets, such transactions collectively contribute to the depth and efficiency of the multifamily investment landscape. This deal, therefore, reflects a nuanced layering of capital flows that sustain multifamily’s role as a core institutional sector amid evolving economic and financing conditions.

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Excerpt from Connect CRE:
The Francis, a 22-unit apartment community located at 3636 Francis Avenue N. in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, has sold for $7 million. Matt Laird and Jack Shephard of Kidder Mathews’ Simon | Anderson Multifamily Tea…
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