401 12th Ave E #9, Seattle, WA 98102
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 520 sqft
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 520 sqft

401 12th Ave E #9, Seattle, WA 98102

Capitol Hill

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
520 sqft

Local Information

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

About this House

Welcome to Merry Bee Apartments, where comfortable living meets one of Seattle's most vibrant and convenient neighborhoods!

Located at 400 12th Ave E in Capitol Hill, Merry Bee puts you close to everything you love about city living. Whether you're commuting to work, grabbing dinner with friends, exploring the neighborhood, or enjoying a night out, you'll have countless options just minutes from your front door.

 Convenient Transportation
Leave the car behind! Merry Bee is conveniently located near Capitol Hill Station, giving you easy access to Link light rail and connections throughout Seattle. Multiple nearby transit options make commuting to Downtown Seattle, South Lake Union, the University District, and surrounding areas simple and convenient.

 Dining, Coffee & Nightlife at Your Doorstep
Capitol Hill is known for its incredible selection of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, bakeries, and local favorites. From a quick morning coffee to dinner and drinks with friends, there's always something new to discover nearby.

 Explore the Neighborhood
Spend your weekends exploring Capitol Hill's local shops, parks, entertainment, and neighborhood attractions. With Downtown Seattle and other popular destinations easily accessible by transit, you'll be perfectly positioned to enjoy everything the city has to offer.

 Comfortable Apartment Living
Merry Bee offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment homes designed to provide a comfortable place to come home to after a busy day in the city.

Community features include:

 Pet-friendly living
 Secured building entry
 Convenient on-site laundry
 Select modern interior finishes
 Highly walkable Capitol Hill location
 Easy access to public transportation
 Restaurants, shopping, coffee & entertainment nearby

 Merry Bee Apartments
400 12th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102

City convenience. Neighborhood charm. A place to call home.

Come discover why Merry Bee Apartments could be the perfect place for your next chapter. Contact our leasing team today to learn more about current availability, pricing, and scheduling a tour!

Flexible 6 12 month lease terms available. Residents are responsible for establishing and maintaining electric service through Seattle City Light and gas service through Puget Sound Energy (PSE).

Merry Bee Apartments is a pet-friendly community, allowing up to 3 pets per apartment. Additional pet deposits, monthly pet rent, and breed restrictions may apply.

Merry Bee Apartments is also a smoke-free community, with no smoking permitted anywhere on the property.

Contact our leasing office for additional information regarding lease terms, fees, pet policies, and current availability.
401 12th Ave E #9, Seattle, WA 98102 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 520 sqft apartment in Capitol Hill. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2026 with an asking price of $1,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 27, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,736/month.

Home Details for 401 12th Ave E #9

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: Sep 7th

Comparable Sales for 401 12th Ave E #9

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
416 Federal Ave E #101, Seattle, WA
0.09
Apartment
$278,000
04/30/26
1
1
607 sqft
301 Belmont Ave E, Seattle, WA
0.35
Apartment
$1,525,000
01/13/26
1
1
509 sqft
308 Melrose Ave E #ALL, Seattle, WA
0.50
Apartment
$2,973,550
11/19/25
1
1
665 sqft
1200 Boylston Ave #602, Seattle, WA
0.72
Apartment
$175,000
02/04/26
1
1
570 sqft
1321 Seneca St, Seattle, WA
0.78
Apartment
$570,000
07/24/26
1
1
794 sqft
1614 Summit Ave #S308, Seattle, WA
0.59
Apartment
$449,950
11/25/25
2
1
777 sqft
1016 6th Ave N #102, Seattle, WA
1.37
Apartment
$345,000
07/17/26
1
1
640 sqft
121 Stewart St #2006, Seattle, WA
1.36
Apartment
$945,000
01/16/26
1
1
770 sqft
121 Stewart St #2106, Seattle, WA
1.36
Apartment
$950,000
12/30/25
1
1
770 sqft
121 Stewart St #1806, Seattle, WA
1.36
Apartment
$920,000
10/14/25
1
1
770 sqft
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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Hill
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Farid H.
    "People are friendly, there are a lot of parks and it is a very different vibe from the main downtown areas"
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  • Rodolfo Penagos Ruiz
    "I like that thereā€™s a beautiful park, neighbors are very frindely, and itā€™s pet friendly. I recommend this neighborhood."
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  • Rodolfo Penagos Ruiz
    "I like that there is Good food near this place. Also the neighborhood feels safe and itā€™s pet friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "Mostly friendly dogs and their friendly humans. Plenty of places to explore with lots of new smells everyday "
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  • 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. ""
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  • Nathan Conn
    "Dogs are on their leash here since itā€™s busier but in the parks they can still be off leash which has led to arguments and fights "
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  • 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. "
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  • Destani Wiltz
    "Street parking is a big challenge, parking tickets and people hit your car parked on the street. Thereā€™s a lot of traffic in this area"
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  • 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. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Several areas to let dog run and play with other dogs. Upper Capitol Hill is more neighborly due to less apartment buildings "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a great combination of historical houses, parks, walkability and nearby businesses and restaurants that you make this a lively community"
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here for a year. I can walk everywhere I need to go. Grocery shopping, work, or entertainment. Very walkable."
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  • Trulia User
    "Itā€™s a nice area for dogs if youā€™re near volunteer park, Cal Anderson is also dog friendly but that park is a little sketch and small."
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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  • 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"
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  • 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 šŸ‘Œ"
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  • Trulia User
    "Genuinely good access to public transit, though steep hills and poorly kept can make the area inaccessible to disabled folks like myself."
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  • 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. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Thereā€™s a dog park close by and tons of extra doggie bags dispensers around. Thereā€™s dog parks within a few blocks and lots of dog friendly businesses"
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  • Trulia User
    "this is a very nice area, secure and walkable, there are a lot of public places, transportation and restaurants."
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  • Trulia User
    "Thereā€™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."
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  • 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 "
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  • 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"
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  • Trulia User
    "Currently telecommuting but the commute wasnā€™t too bad from here to Lower Queen Anne in 2019 and early 2020. "
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  • 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"
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  • 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)."
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  • 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. "
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  • 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"
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  • Trulia User
    "Itā€™s green and I like the access to public transportation downtown. There are a lot of streets to walk down. Barely any street parking"
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  • Aasliaras
    "I live in North Cap Hill I think itā€™s pretty different than Cap Hill center. Itā€™s still very close to happenings but also very residential and green."
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  • Aasliaras
    "Very green on North Cap Hill neighborhood. Walking distance to Volunteer Park. Access to coffee shops and restaurants. Everyone is polite"
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  • Ce M.
    "Itā€™s a very community oriented area. Thereā€™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!"
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  • Tatiana
    "I canā€™t really say much for parents. I donā€™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 donā€™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. "
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  • Alexis M.
    "There are is a lot of awesome parks and lots of family friendly areas. Itā€™s pretty safe as long as you stay away from the major bar/restaurant scenes. "
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  • Sarah H. P.
    "Very convenient for shopping, bars, restaurants, and public transportation access. Can be loud depending on street location "
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  • Sam C. B.
    "You could raise your kids in a diff neighborhood. Not many families with kids unless they are crazy rich "
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  • Alex C.
    "The Capitol Hill block party and concert is an amazing annual event. This year Lizzo was the headliner, but itā€™s really a neighborhood vibe. "
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  • Sitameredith
    "I work here during the night and most of the time the neighborhood is quiet. Thereā€™s a park outside the area where some homeless people sleep but itā€™s not always occupied with homeless people."
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  • 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 27, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,600
Aug 12, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,600

Frequently asked questions about 401 12th Ave E #9

  • Is Seattle a buyer's or seller's market?
    Seattle is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Seattle?
    The median sale price in Seattle is $686K. That is down $172K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Capitol Hill neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle, WA as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Capitol Hill, Seattle.
  • What are the closest schools to 401 12th Ave E #9?
    The closest schools to 401 12th Ave E #9 in Seattle, WA are Edmonds S. Meany Middle School (rated 5/10), Garfield High School (rated 8/10), Lowell Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10).

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