Earlier this month we reported that the Carnegie Library building is up for sale, now another old building in Ballard has been listed.
This 1908 at 5410 Ballard Ave NW that sits on a 4,900 square-foot lot is listed at $3.3 million. The restaurant tenant in the building is the popular Thai restaurant, Thaiku.
From the listing:
This prominent building is situated in a prime location on beautiful and vibrant, historic Ballard Avenue. The building has a large, desirable restaurant/bar space that occupies the main and partial lower level. The upper level was thoroughly remodeled and includes high-quality, light filled artist and gallery spaces. A two bed and one bath residence with large windows overlooking the avenue complete the upper level. Concrete construction, tremendous electrical power & recent structural upgrade.
Additional photos can be found here. (Photo courtesy the listing agent, Dane Murphy. Thanks Ben for the tip!)
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Does this mean that the new owners might displace Thaiku or are they secured with a lease?
Hoo, boy. I hope no one messes with my pad kee mao.
ditto. I worry the new owner will throw them out on their ear.
as long as the opium den stays I guess.
Hoo boy. They better not mess with my opium den either.
I have not eaten the Thai food …is it really that good ? I liked it when it was Valdi’s. They had an awesome brunch and hosted an open mike night.
I have not eaten the Thai food …is it really that good ? I liked it when it was Valdi’s. They had an awesome brunch and hosted an open mike night.
It is.
I LOVE Thaiku. They better not take it away. The bar in the back is really good too.