1609 E Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122
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FOR SALE
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Listed by Tommy Quach, Windermere R.E. Shoreline

$850,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,690 sqft

1609 E Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Minor
Est. Mortgage $5,217/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1966
$503/sqft
1 Parking Spaces

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Two living spaces. Multiple income strategies. One unbeatable Seattle location. Here is house-hacking opportunity in the heart of the Central Area/First Hill. Live in one unit while renting the other to help offset your mortgage, space for multigenerational living, or rent both for added income potential. The spacious main-level residence offers 2 bed and 1 full bathroom, an open & light-filled floor plan, and beautifully refinished original hardwood floors. The updated kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a gas range. Upstairs, the bright 1 bed, 1 bath residence has its own kitchen, dining, in-unit washer/dryer combination, and an abundance of windows that fill the space with natural light. This property delivers something increasingly difficult to find in central Seattle: real outdoor space. The fully fenced grounds include an expansive front yard, backyard space, and a private side yard with a covered gazebo perfect for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing outside. Fresh exterior paint, one dedicated parking space, and plentiful street parking complete the package. With a 98 Walk Score, this location puts Seattle U, Swedish Medical, Harborview, Seattle Central College, cafés, restaurants, groceries, and transit within easy reach. Whether you are searching for a home that can help pay for itself, a multigenerational setup, or a property rental potential, this is the flexibility you have been waiting for.

Home Details for 1609 E Alder Street

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Studio
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1690 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Utility RoomDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace,Forced Air,Electric,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Upper Level: 1, FireplaceHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: MainFloors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: FlatPatio / Porch: Second Kitchen, Fireplace, Water HeaterVegetation: Garden Space
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportNo Attached GarageNo Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Off Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Farm & Range
Does Not Include Irrigation Water Rights
Surface & Elevation
Topography: LevelElevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 100Days on Market: 43

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1966Year Renovated: 1966
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: 2 Story
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Products
Property Information
Included in Sale: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)Parcel Number: 7942602110

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $850,000Price Per Sqft: $503
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: SeattleCommunity: First Hill
School Information
High School District: Seattle

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 2564521

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1690 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3319.272 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 2564521Offer Review: Seller intends to review offers upon receiptShowing Requirements: Appointment Only

Additional Information

Internet Entire Listing Display YN C

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Neighborhood Overview

Minor
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What Locals Say about Minor

At least 56 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 98 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 45 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 42 % Say kids play outside

  • 38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say car is needed

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Erika Larsen
    "farmers market every sunday. lots of events. music festivals. classes. opportunities to connect. diverse cuisines on every block. "
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  • Carson
    "Prohibitively expensive, but it is my hometown so I stay and find the beauty where I can. Great food and outdoor activities."
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  • Trulia User
    "we have pride, a great weekly farmers market, amazing restaurants and bars, Seattle University is an awesome place to walk your dog at all hours"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many parks nearby with lots of water play with it! Great residential area and many other kids to play with"
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  • Trulia User
    "Research your street before moving. Some streets are fine and feel generally safe, others you couldn't pay me to visit at night, especially alone. be diligent, do your research."
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  • Trulia User
    "10 minutes or less. Lots of route options. I drive. Going to the airport is more tough. I usually take the rail but it takes an hour or so. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dog friendly parks and businesses. Lots of pet supply stores in area as well as wag, rover, and other pet services. "
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  • Happy A.
    "I love lake stevens great neighborhood and great school awesome environment and surroundings would definitely recommend people to move here "
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  • Brad C.
    "Not preferred for families with young children. Better for people in their 20s to 40s. Very clean with plenty of restaurant and bar options."
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  • Maddi K.
    "cool neighborhood lived here a whole my dog loves the parks and other dogs. lots of grocery stores and awesome public transportation "
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  • Mist
    "When I was working it was a breeze to get either downtown or to the Eastside—public transportation has only gotten better in the years since."
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  • Edna A. A. R.
    "Very nice neighborhood, friendly people.close to one of the best beaches and also ,walking distance for shopping , schools and churches."
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  • Ugo C.
    "I lived here for 1 year and love this neighborhood. You can walk to restaurants and parks. Very friendly neighbors."
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  • Martini k.
    "Chuck's Hop Shop is a neighborhood spot where people drink with their pups and socialize. Safe walking on eithef side for dogs. "
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  • Manfromjapan
    "I don’t see many dogs being walked around my neighborhood. Lots of concrete, not much green. There are trees but I haven’t seen many dogs. Only once in a while. "
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  • Mcatherine2018
    "The area around Seattle U feels safe with the security guards on campus and the police station a couple blocks away. It’s quiet most days but the weekends get crazy in the Pike/Pine/Broadway area. It’s not uncommon for to hear thumping music from neighbors in the buildings adjacent to the school. Not a whole lot of children around but sometimes people will bring their kids to the lawns at SU. "
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  • John M.
    "Super convenient to every single thing. Great security from the building. Beautiful area if you love the urban lifestyle. "
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  • Margonzalezfranco
    "We live in a new townhouse with a baby and love it here. My husband bikes to work and I usually take public transport. Super well connected."
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  • Aaron
    "It's a great place to live, allowing you don't mind hipsters or homeless. The air smells of body odor and marijuana smoke. The streets are lined with old volvos and other obscure old cars, all of which take up the extremely limited parking. But that's fine, you don't need a car, you'll walk everywhere right. Nope, not without being accosted for change at every corner. Ride a bicycle then. Nope, all your money will go to medical bills for getting run over by the old volvos that take up all the parking. And that's not even the best part, who wouldn't want to pay $3000 for a studio apartment. It really doesn't get much better than Capitol Hill. Seattle : where the streets are paved with syringes."
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  • Houston L.
    "I have lived in this neighbor for over 17 years and my current location is great! Just blocks away from amazing restaurants, dance bars and all the stores that you need to live in action, arts, theatre and music packed Seattle. Parks within two blocks, dog friendly and totally walkable. "
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  • Katie m.
    "My location is right between Capitol Hill, Madison Park and Madison Valley, as well as a quick drive to the Central District. I am seconds away from Safeway and some really cute local bars and small restaurants! It's also a straight shot to work, which is great, by bus or car. The neighborhood is up and coming and it's been nice to see improvements and developments to make it more charming. I don't necessarily want to be wandering around late at night but it's getting safer. There are some very cute parks around too!"
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  • Pat a. A. H.
    "Don't live here but will soon as soon as my transfer goes thru. Need to be close to downtown and Seattle University."
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Market trends in Seattle

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$866K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$550
$8MoM
Available listings
2755
21MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$834K
Since last month
Decreased$7K (-0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$21K (+2.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$48K (+6.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +33% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$834K
August 2026$841K
July 2026$883K
June 2026$884K
May 2026$887K
April 2026$932K
March 2026$955K
February 2026$875K
January 2026$865K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
332 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$754,000
12/23/25
3
2.5
1,283
118 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
12/23/25
4
2
2,380
418 22nd Avenue, Seattle, WA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$737,000
10/16/25
3
2
1,270
1913 E Spruce Street, Seattle, WA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$759,000
03/13/26
3
2.5
1,520
1717 E Spruce St., Seattle, WA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$645,000
02/03/26
3
1
1,060
1814 E Cherry Street, Seattle, WA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$765,000
10/24/25
4
2
2,310
1917 E Alder Street, Seattle, WA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,480,000
07/31/26
3
2.5
2,280
319 21st Avenue, Seattle, WA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$850,000
01/13/26
3
2.5
1,600
214 23rd Avenue, Seattle, WA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$650,000
03/20/26
3
2
1,920
906 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$933,500
07/15/26
3
2
1,840

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
212 16th Avenue #C, Seattle, WA 98122
0.02
$714,000
2
2
1,310
Off Market
212 16th Avenue #D, Seattle, WA 98122
0.02
$613,200
2
2
1,310
Off Market
212 E 16th Avenue #E, Seattle, WA 98122
0.01
$731,000
2
2.5
1,508
Off Market
212 C 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
0.01
$631,100
2
2
1,310
Off Market
1601 E Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122
0.01
$1,450,000
6
2
5,040
For Sale
208 16th Avenue #D, Seattle, WA 98122
0.03
$613,100
2
2
1,310
Off Market
208 16th Avenue #A, Seattle, WA 98122
0.02
$699,950
2
2
1,310
Recently Sold
208 B 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
0.03
$640,400
2
2
1,310
Off Market
208 D 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
0.03
$640,400
2
2
1,310
Off Market
208 C 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
0.03
$699,700
2
2
1,310
Off Market
209 B 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
0.04
$789,100
3
2.5
1,739
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 7, 2026
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2564521
Listed For Sale
$850,000
Apr 24, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Apr 19, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,750
Apr 16, 2024
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2207464
Sold
$786,000
Mar 23, 2024
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2207464
Pending
$799,950

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Tommy Quach, Windermere R.E. Shoreline
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Frequently asked questions about 1609 E Alder Street

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1609 E Alder Street?
    Based on a $850,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1609 E Alder Street in Seattle, WA is approximately $5,287 (about $4,631 principal & interest, $581 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1609 E Alder Street compare to homes in Seattle?
    1609 E Alder Street in Seattle, WA is listed at $850,000, about 2% below the $866K median sale price in Seattle.
  • What do residents say about the Minor neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Minor neighborhood in Seattle, WA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Minor, Seattle.
  • What are the closest schools to 1609 E Alder Street?
    The closest schools to 1609 E Alder Street in Seattle, WA are Garfield High School (rated 8/10), Gatzert Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10), Washington Middle School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 1609 E Alder Street have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1609 E Alder Street in Seattle, WA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1609 E Alder Street?
    The lot at 1609 E Alder Street in Seattle, WA is about 0.08 acres (3,320 sq ft).
1609 E Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,690 sqft single-family home built in 1966. 1609 E Alder Street is located in Minor, Seattle. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Aug 7, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 2564521.