Ballard Property with Storied History on the Market

(Note, this post is sarcasm – not a promotion)

4500 NW Leary Way — Ballard property that has long been a hub for questionable activities is on the market.

This region of Ballard has become overrun with homeless encampments, RVs, copper theft, and drug activities. This property has a storied history including:

• A 2009 SWAT raid recovering pipe bombs, silencers, stolen firearms, and stolen vehicles.
• A 2017 incident of a man being doused in flammable liquid and set on fire.
• Various 2026 police actions by the city of Seattle.

Added perk: As I drove past this morning there was a man walking out of the building holding a one-handed crossbow. Great neighborhood!

In all honesty though I will be glad to see this property sold. Eliminating markets for stolen property and drugs should help Ballard recover.

https://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-city-life/2009/11/two-men-arrested-in-fremont-swat-operation-charged

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/man-in-critical-condition-after-being-set-on-fire-in-fremont-police-searching-for-suspect/642800084/

https://komonews.com/news/local/attacker-who-viciously-set-man-on-fire-sentenced-to-25-years

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC7JI62_TWk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hcRHpQwkpM