1153 17th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
OFF MARKET

1153 17th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112

Capitol Hill
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 400 sqft

$1,216,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,954/mo*

$1,216,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,954/mo*
Studio
1 Bath
400 sqft

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Alley Cottage on Capitol Hill. $1500. I usually keep the alley cottage for myself as my pied-a-terre and rent out the house but I find that I won't be in Seattle much for the next year and I've decided to offer it for rent. I offer the Alley Cottage on a monthly basis. After all, who would want to live in a converted garage? But this is a very fine alternative to a busy apartment. Why not live in a great neighborhood close to everything on Capitol Hill?
The alley cottage is 400 square feet with 9 foot ceilings. It has radiant floor heat, Air-conditioning, A Laundry Machine and everything one needs to be comfortable. It is located in a quite alley just 2 blocks from Volunteer Park on a street of multi-million dollar homes.

Mayumi and I live in Sapporo Japan but my brother Bruce is in Seattle to take care of any issues that might come up. I will be in Seattle May 8 to 11 and can show the property at this time.

Disclosure, I am a retired real estate agent and everything needs to go by the book. Please read the following terms:

Terms: month to month, plus one month's rent as a security deposit required. A longer lease term is also available. Minimum Credit score: 730+. No Pets Please .No co-signers accepted. Renters Insurance required. Verified income ratio: 3:1.

Please email or call (no texting)

Landlord will NOT accept a comprehensive reusable screening report by a consumer reporting agency

City of Seattle Notice of Rental Application Criteria Requirements

The following information is provided in compliance with The City of Seattle's First In Time Ordinance: RCW 59.18.257 and applies to all properties within City limits

Please review these requirement prior to completing a rental application:

The submission of this application is required to screen a prospective tenant and you will be asked to acknowledge that you have reviewed this information in it's entirety during the application process. The fee is $49 per applicant, payable only with a credit or debit card. Any prospective tenant 18 years of age and above that will live in the rental unit must apply. The application is considered complete when all proposed occupants 18 years and older have applied and each application includes all the required information stated in this notice. Landlord does not accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports and require the entire application be filled out through Azibo. You must respond to any information requests within 72 hours. If your application is approved for tenancy, you must accept or deny the offer in writing within 48 hours of receiving notification.

Minimum criteria that must be met by all prospective tenants applying for any Seattle property
All proposed tenants must provide a copy of a valid photo ID (military ID, Passport, State Issued Driver's license or State issued ID cards are acceptable forms)
Must be be able to provide verification of favorable residence history for the prior 24 months
Provide current verification of employment and proof of salary/wages to meet listed income ratio
Provide eviction history (if applicable)
Provide sex offender registration (if applicable)
Provide details on any pets that will live in unit (if applicable)

Acceptable forms of income documentation used to qualify applicants
Letter of verification of employment from employer to include salary/wages.
Recent pay stubs from verifiable employer.
Copies of most recent tax returns for self-employed applicants
Proof of regular investment earning income.
Proof of recurring social security income or other form of governmental rental supplement.
Any additional verifiable sources of income that applicant wishes to disclose for us to consider.

When considering applications of roommates or co-applicants for a rental, and whether they meet the owner's minimum rental criteria, credit scores of tenant applications will be combined to calculate a weighted average credit score (weighted based upon percentage of applicant group's income).
Example: If Roommate #1 earns $4,500/month and has a 695 credit score and Roommate #2 earns $3,000/month and has a 600 credit score, then:
Combined income = $7,500/mo. Roommate #1 income is 60% and Roommate #2 is 40% so:
(60% x 695) + (40% x 600) = 657 combined weighted average credit score

Criminal History Screening
The tenant screening investigation includes a criminal background screening, limited to sex offender registry information only; all applicants will be screened for registry information. Landlord considers the entire application on a case by case basis in accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision and HUD guidelines. We consider prior convictions limited to those appearing on a local, state, or national registry only in compliance Fair Credit Reporting Act and rules of Washington. Any registry history will be evaluated in consideration of when the crime occurred, the number and types of convictions, the age of the individual at the time of convictions, what the underlying conduct entailed, including the nature and severity, and/or what the rental applicant has done since the conviction.
Any supplemental information related to the individual's rehabilitation, good conduct, and additional facts or explanations provided by the individual should be attached to the application or otherwise sent to the landlord for consideration with the applicatio
If you require more time to complete the application, either due to requiring language assistance or disability, you have t the right to request more time. The landlord is required to give reasonable accommodation in these circumstances. Please provide proof of the need for assistance and let the property manager know so he or she can take note of your place in line and provide accommodations accordingly.

Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions and to arrange a viewing.

Gary

Alley Cottage on Capitol Hill. $1500. I usually keep the alley cottage for myself as my Seattle pied-a-terre and rent out the house but I find that I won't be in Seattle much for the next year and I've decided to offer it for rent.

I offer the Alley Cottage on a monthly basis. After all, who would want to live in a converted garage? But this is a very fine alternative to a busy apartment. Why not live in a great neighborhood close to everything on Capitol Hill?
The alley cottage is 400 square feet with 9 foot ceilings. It has radiant floor heat, Air-conditioning, A Laundry Machine and everything one needs to be comfortable. It is located in a quite alley just 2 blocks from Volunteer Park on a street of multi-million dollar homes.

Mayumi and I live in Sapporo Japan but my brother Bruce is in Seattle to take care of any issues that might come up.

Disclosure, I am a retired real estate agent and everything needs to go by the book. Please read the following terms:

Terms: month to month, plus one month's rent as a security deposit required. A longer lease term is also available. Minimum Credit score: 730+. No Pets Please .No co-signers accepted. Renters Insurance required. Verified income ratio: 3:1.

Please email or call (no texting)

Landlord will NOT accept a comprehensive reusable screening report by a consumer reporting agency

City of Seattle Notice of Rental Application Criteria Requirements

The following information is provided in compliance with The City of Seattle's First In Time Ordinance: RCW 59.18.257 and applies to all properties within City limits

Please review these requirement prior to completing a rental application:

The submission of this application is required to screen a prospective tenant and you will be asked to acknowledge that you have reviewed this information in it's entirety during the application process. The fee is $49 per applicant, payable only with a credit or debit card. Any prospective tenant 18 years of age and above that will live in the rental unit must apply. The application is considered complete when all proposed occupants 18 years and older have applied and each application includes all the required information stated in this notice. Landlord does not accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports and require the entire application be filled out through Azibo. You must respond to any information requests within 72 hours. If your application is approved for tenancy, you must accept or deny the offer in writing within 48 hours of receiving notification.

Minimum criteria that must be met by all prospective tenants applying for any Seattle property
All proposed tenants must provide a copy of a valid photo ID (military ID, Passport, State Issued Driver's license or State issued ID cards are acceptable forms)
Must be be able to provide verification of favorable residence history for the prior 24 months
Provide current verification of employment and proof of salary/wages to meet listed income ratio
Provide eviction history (if applicable)
Provide sex offender registration (if applicable)
Provide details on any pets that will live in unit (if applicable)

Acceptable forms of income documentation used to qualify applicants
Letter of verification of employment from employer to include salary/wages.
Recent pay stubs from verifiable employer.
Copies of most recent tax returns for self-employed applicants
Proof of regular investment earning income.
Proof of recurring social security income or other form of governmental rental supplement.
Any additional verifiable sources of income that applicant wishes to disclose for us to consider.

When considering applications of roommates or co-applicants for a rental, and whether they meet the owner's minimum rental criteria, credit scores of tenant applications will be combined to calculate a weighted average credit score (weighted based upon percentage of applicant group's income).
Example: If Roommate #1 earns $4,500/month and has a 695 credit score and Roommate #2 earns $3,000/month and has a 600 credit score, then:
Combined income = $7,500/mo. Roommate #1 income is 60% and Roommate #2 is 40% so:
(60% x 695) + (40% x 600) = 657 combined weighted average credit score

Criminal History Screening
The tenant screening investigation includes a criminal background screening, limited to sex offender registry information only; all applicants will be screened for registry information. Landlord considers the entire application on a case by case basis in accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision and HUD guidelines. We consider prior convictions limited to those appearing on a local, state, or national registry only in compliance Fair Credit Reporting Act and rules of Washington. Any registry history will be evaluated in consideration of when the crime occurred, the number and types of convictions, the age of the individual at the time of convictions, what the underlying conduct entailed, including the nature and severity, and/or what the rental applicant has done since the conviction.
Any supplemental information related to the individual's rehabilitation, good conduct, and additional facts or explanations provided by the individual should be attached to the application or otherwise sent to the landlord for consideration with the applicatio
If you require more time to complete the application, either due to requiring language assistance or disability, you have t the right to request more time. The landlord is required to give reasonable accommodation in these circumstances. Please provide proof of the need for assistance and let the property manager know so he or she can take note of your place in line and provide accommodations accordingly.

Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions and to arrange a viewing.

Gary

RCW 59.18.257
Screening of prospective tenants Notice to prospective tenant Costs Adverse action notice Violation.
(1)(a) Prior to obtaining any information about a prospective tenant, the prospective landlord shall first notify the prospective tenant in writing, or by posting, of the following:
(i) What types of information will be accessed to conduct the tenant screening;
(ii) What criteria may result in denial of the application;
(iii) If a consumer report is used, the name and address of the consumer reporting agency and the prospective tenant's rights to obtain a free copy of the consumer report in the event of a denial or other adverse action, and to dispute the accuracy of information appearing in the consumer report; and
(iv) Whether or not the landlord will accept a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report made available to the landlord by a consumer reporting agency. If the landlord indicates its willingness to accept a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report, the landlord may access the landlord's own tenant screening report regarding a prospective tenant as long as the prospective tenant is not charged for the landlord's own tenant screening report.
(b)(i) The landlord may charge a prospective tenant for costs incurred in obtaining a tenant screening report only if the prospective landlord provides the information as required in (a) of this subsection.
(ii) If a prospective landlord conducts his or her own screening of tenants, the prospective landlord may charge his or her actual costs in obtaining the background information only if the prospective landlord provides the information as required in (a) of this subsection. The amount charged may not exceed the customary costs charged by a screening service in the general area. The prospective landlord's actual costs include costs incurred for long distance phone calls and for time spent calling landlords, employers, and financial institutions.
(c) If a prospective landlord takes an adverse action, the prospective landlord shall provide a written notice of the adverse action to the prospective tenant that states the reasons for the adverse action. The adverse action notice must contain the following information in a substantially similar format, including additional information as may be required under chapter 19.182 RCW:
"ADVERSE ACTION NOTICE
Name
Address
City/State/Zip Code
This notice is to inform you that your application has been:
..... Rejected
..... Approved with conditions:
..... Residency requires an increased deposit
..... Residency requires a qualified guarantor
..... Residency requires last month's rent
..... Residency requires an increased monthly rent of $........
..... Other:
Adverse action on your application was based on the following:
..... Information contained in a consumer report (The prospective landlord must include the name, address, and phone number of the consumer reporting agency that furnished the consumer report that contributed to the adverse action.)
..... The consumer credit report did not contain sufficient information
..... Information received from previous rental history or reference
..... Information received in a criminal record
..... Information received in a civil record
..... Information received from an employment verification
Dated this ..... day of ........, ....(year)
Agent/Owner Signature"
(2) Any landlord who maintains a website advertising the rental of a dwelling unit or as a source of information for current or prospective tenants must include a statement on the property's home page stating whether or not the landlord will accept a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report made available to the landlord by a consumer reporting agency. If the landlord indicates its willingness to accept a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report, the landlord may access the landlord's own tenant screening report regarding a prospective tenant as long as the prospective tenant is not charged for the landlord's own tenant screening report.
(3) Any landlord or prospective landlord who violates subsection (1) of this section may be liable to the prospective tenant for an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars. The prevailing party may also recover court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
(4) This section does not limit a prospective tenant's rights or the duties of a screening service as otherwise provided in chapter 19.182 RCW.
[ 2016 c 66 s 2; 2012 c 41 s 3; 1991 c 194 s 3.]
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from January 18, 2026

Home Highlights

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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
140 days ago

Home Details for 1153 17th Ave E

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 MonthAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 1153 17th Ave E

DatePriceEventSource
01/28/2026$1,500ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/13/2026$1,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
05/19/2025$1,500ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/03/2025$1,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/22/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/09/2024$5,900Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/29/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/15/2023$5,900PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
06/28/2023$6,900Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/14/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
04/01/2022$5,900Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
12/21/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
12/13/2021$1,500Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
08/12/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
08/04/2021$1,200Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
02/06/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
01/06/2021$1,200Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
08/01/2016$1,600,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/30/2015$1,600,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/31/1995$150,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$14,419
Assessment$1,493,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1153 17th Ave E

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.66
Apartment
$278,000
04/30/26
1
1
607
0.93
Apartment
$319,150
01/29/26
1
1
601
1.18
Apartment
$300,000
07/07/25
1
484
0.91
Apartment
$1,525,000
01/13/26
1
1
509
1.31
Apartment
$340,000
08/13/25
1
302
0.90
Apartment
$699,880
07/02/25
1
2
1,130
1.22
Apartment
$449,950
11/25/25
2
1
777
1.01
Apartment
$2,973,550
11/19/25
1
1
665
1.65
Apartment
$199,950
07/11/25
1
350
1.56
Apartment
$249,500
04/07/26
1
1
540
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Capitol Hill

At least 182 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 29 % Say there's wildlife

  • 28 % Say parking is easy

  • 26 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say kids play outside

  • 25 % Say yards are well-kept

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  • Rodolfo Penagos Ruiz
    "I like that there’s a beautiful park, neighbors are very frindely, and it’s pet friendly. I recommend this neighborhood."
  • Rodolfo Penagos Ruiz
    "I like that there is Good food near this place. Also the neighborhood feels safe and it’s pet friendly."
  • Trulia User
    "Mostly friendly dogs and their friendly humans. Plenty of places to explore with lots of new smells everyday "
  • Test u.
    ""Capitol Hill is great for a diverse group of neighbors. Tons of coffee shops, restaurants, dive bars, and other activities in the area. ""
  • Nathan Conn
    "Dogs are on their leash here since it’s busier but in the parks they can still be off leash which has led to arguments and fights "
  • Jared Wunderlich
    "Capitol Hill is great for a diverse group of neighbors. Tons of coffee shops, restaurants, dive bars, and other activities in the area. "
  • Destani Wiltz
    "Street parking is a big challenge, parking tickets and people hit your car parked on the street. There’s a lot of traffic in this area"
  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners are pretty respectful and mindful of what their dogs can or cannot do with other dogs. There are. Lot of little dogs who dislike larger dogs. "
  • Trulia User
    "Several areas to let dog run and play with other dogs. Upper Capitol Hill is more neighborly due to less apartment buildings "
  • Trulia User
    "There is a great combination of historical houses, parks, walkability and nearby businesses and restaurants that you make this a lively community"
  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here for a year. I can walk everywhere I need to go. Grocery shopping, work, or entertainment. Very walkable."
  • Trulia User
    "It’s a nice area for dogs if you’re near volunteer park, Cal Anderson is also dog friendly but that park is a little sketch and small."
  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners would like that everyone in this entire neighborhood owns a dog and they all walk them at the same time. They also all leave their dog poop behind."
  • Trulia User
    "Much of the northeastern area is very residential. Mostly north of East Thomas and East of 15th Ave. Going southwest of that you see a lot more apartments."
  • Trulia User
    "Old hip place to be. Not so much anymore. Some cool bars still. Few good restaurants. Lots of of homeless and druggie s"
  • Trulia User
    "Sidewalks are Horribly kept here. Accessibility in that regard is terrible. Also no one sweeps their sidewalks, so they get covered in gross wet clumps of leaves and petals in the fall and spring. And people love to let their dogs poop everywhere and never pick it up 👌"
  • Trulia User
    "Genuinely good access to public transit, though steep hills and poorly kept can make the area inaccessible to disabled folks like myself."
  • Trulia User
    "Seeing more and more parents in the neighborhood but still primarily dominated by singles with great night life & events. But plenty of parks, I see a lot of kids playing at Cal Anderson so the time! I hear the public schools are good too. "
  • Trulia User
    "There’s a dog park close by and tons of extra doggie bags dispensers around. There’s dog parks within a few blocks and lots of dog friendly businesses"
  • Trulia User
    "this is a very nice area, secure and walkable, there are a lot of public places, transportation and restaurants."
  • Trulia User
    "There’s a lot of busses that go all over the city! It has great access to transportation. I have lived here for over 4 years."
  • Trulia User
    "Most streets are shaded for long walks. Lots of small parks nearby. Most dogs walking around are friendly or not friendly dogs are easily avoided "
  • Trulia User
    "Capitol Hill is a nice neighborhood. very walkable with lots of public transit. I love being able to walk out and go to a restaurant without getting in a car. as long as if you stay away from Broadway or Pike pine, you can find a nice quiet spot"
  • Trulia User
    "Currently telecommuting but the commute wasn’t too bad from here to Lower Queen Anne in 2019 and early 2020. "
  • Trulia User
    "the commute to my work is great to my office in downtown; also very convenient to run several errands in a short amount of time"
  • Trulia User
    "Most of the neighborhoods on the north side are safe, quiet, & well maintained. I would steer clear of renting or purchasing in any areas south of Cap Hill (minus Leschi, which is nice)."
  • Trulia User
    "I love the 100-year-old houses with established gardens. Everyone here is friendly and the neighborhood feels safe and laid back. There are great restaurants within walking distance and everything you need is nearby. "
  • Trulia User
    "Walk from capitol hill downtown on pine/pike or bus downtown, normally the 2 madison or the 10/11. I only take lightrail to airport"
  • Trulia User
    "It’s green and I like the access to public transportation downtown. There are a lot of streets to walk down. Barely any street parking"
  • Aasliaras
    "I live in North Cap Hill I think it’s pretty different than Cap Hill center. It’s still very close to happenings but also very residential and green."
  • Aasliaras
    "Very green on North Cap Hill neighborhood. Walking distance to Volunteer Park. Access to coffee shops and restaurants. Everyone is polite"
  • Ce M.
    "It’s a very community oriented area. There’s LOTS of trick or treating in the area. So big that on 16th and 17th Ave the streets are blocked of for trick or treating. The houses are very festive and fun!"
  • Tatiana
    "I can’t really say much for parents. I don’t have kids and I rarely see families around here, but there are a few here and there. Absolutely none in my apartment building. I don’t even know where the schools are around here, besides the community college lol. Honestly, I would move out of Capitol Hill if I wanted to raise a family. "
  • Alexis M.
    "There are is a lot of awesome parks and lots of family friendly areas. It’s pretty safe as long as you stay away from the major bar/restaurant scenes. "
  • Sarah H. P.
    "Very convenient for shopping, bars, restaurants, and public transportation access. Can be loud depending on street location "
  • Alexis M.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for one year and I love it. It’s central to all off Seattle and has great parks for walking the dog or taking walks. "
  • Sam C. B.
    "You could raise your kids in a diff neighborhood. Not many families with kids unless they are crazy rich "
  • Alex C.
    "The Capitol Hill block party and concert is an amazing annual event. This year Lizzo was the headliner, but it’s really a neighborhood vibe. "
  • Sitameredith
    "I work here during the night and most of the time the neighborhood is quiet. There’s a park outside the area where some homeless people sleep but it’s not always occupied with homeless people."
  • Mjbizdev
    "Volunteer park has frequent interesting outdoor events. Both musical art and technology things which draws a nice group. People are active in the summer"

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1153 17th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 400 sqft apartment. 1153 17th Ave E is located in Capitol Hill, Seattle. This property is not currently available for sale. 1153 17th Ave E was last sold on May 31, 1995 for $150,000 (9,900% higher than the asking price of $1,500). The current Trulia Estimate for 1153 17th Ave E is $1,216,300.