DEVELOPMENT: Business-building demolition north of Morgan Junction, for residential replacements

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Demolition is under way at 5435-5437 California SW [map], where 12 townhouses will replace a business building. Former tenants in the teardown building included Canna West Culture Shop (which closed after two crash-and-grabs), whose parent store Canna West Seattle (WSB sponsor) is still very much open across the street, and the Filigree & Shadow fragrance studio that closed last fall.

The site sold to a builder for $1.7 million three months ago, according to County Assessor records. The site plan shows the 12 townhouses will be built in two rows of six stretching west-east between California and the alley, where there will be six offstreet parking spots. Demolition work when we stopped for photos this afternoon was focused on the back of the site.

6 Replies to "DEVELOPMENT: Business-building demolition north of Morgan Junction, for residential replacements"

  • James February 16, 2026 (7:47 pm)

    🎼 I will remember youuuuuuuuu 🎶 

  • Just wondering February 16, 2026 (9:01 pm)

    12 units with 6 off street parking places? 

    • WSB February 16, 2026 (10:17 pm)

      And since it’s on the RapidRide C Line I’m fairly sure they could build with 0.

  • Steven February 17, 2026 (8:32 am)

    Those are the worst townhomes I’ve ever seen.  Most of the units are buried in the dark with no view of anything unless you’re on the roof all the time.

    • K February 17, 2026 (9:13 am)

      No views and no parking means they will be cheaper.  Not everyone has a car, or wants open windows everywhere, or is home and awake during the day to enjoy whatever view comes with daylight hours.  This will be a great opportunity for someone whose living and financial situation are different than yours.  🙂

  • Jake February 17, 2026 (9:01 am)

    Great news and good area to put density. 

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