420 Melrose Avenue E #902, Seattle, WA 98102
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FOR SALE
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Listed by Matthew J Miner, COMPASS

$849,950

  • 2 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,638 sqft

420 Melrose Avenue E #902, Seattle, WA 98102

Capitol Hill
Est. Mortgage $6,857/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 83% nearby.

Home Highlights

Condo
Built in 1992
$519/sqft
Garage
HOA $1,558/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

What's unique:Gas fireplaceWalk-in closetNew lightingNew stainless appliancesNew flooringOpen living and dining
A two-level Capitol Hill penthouse with private outdoor space on both floors, including a deck of over 300 square feet off the upper level. The view does the talking: downtown, the Space Needle, Elliott Bay, the Olympics and Lake Union, all of it from your own deck. Inside, 1,638 square feet behind a wall of west-facing glass, with light that lasts. The 2026 refresh is done and dialed in: quartz counters with a full slab backsplash, new stainless appliances, new flooring, new lighting, and fresh paint top to bottom. Open living and dining, a gas fireplace, and a private balcony off the main level. The entire upper floor is the primary suite: second gas fireplace, walk-in closet, and a door straight out to that 300-plus-square-foot deck. Two bedrooms plus a den, and air conditioning. Two assigned parking spaces in the covered garage plus storage, rare up here. Twenty-two-unit building, 77.3% owner-occupied.Walk out and you're three minutes from Harry's Fine Foods, four from Cornelly and Summit Public House, four from Top Pot, six from Analog Coffee, seven from Espresso Vivace. Capitol Hill Station is a two-thirds-mile walk, with Link to downtown, the U District, the airport and Bellevue, and Metro 3, 9, 49 and 60 nearby. Amazon and South Lake Union are an easy walk or bike. You can live here without a car.A true penthouse: two floors, two fireplaces, two parking spots, and over 300 square feet of private deck with that skyline on it. Bring your buyers.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 83% nearby.

Home Details for 420 Melrose Avenue E #902

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Den Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1638 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: Electric, Water Heater Location: Main floorDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace,Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Gas, Main Level: 1, Upper Level: 1, FireplaceHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated Windows, Coverings: BlindsFlooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 10Levels: TwoEntry Location: MainFloors: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank
View
Has a ViewView: City, Lake, Mountain(s), Sound
Security
Security: Fire Sprinkler System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: FlatPatio / Porch: Fireplace, Insulated Windows, Penthouse, Primary Bathroom, Soaking Tub, Top Floor, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Parking & Garage
Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Common Garage
Frontage
Road Frontage: AlleyNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Company: HOA
Farm & Range
Does Not Include Irrigation Water Rights
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1992
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: CondominiumArchitecture: Modern,Condo (2 Levels)
Building
Building Name: 420 MelroseConstruction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
Property Information
Included in Sale: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)Parcel Number: 2617480210

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $849,950Price Per Sqft: $519
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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Location

Direction & Address
City: SeattleCommunity: Capitol Hill
School Information
Elementary School: LowellJr High / Middle School: Meany MidHigh School: Garfield HighHigh School District: Seattle

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 2584624

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1638 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Cable TV, Elevator, Lobby Entrance, Outside EntryNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 22

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Gas, Internet, Sewer, WaterHOA Phone: 425-519-3615HOA Fee: $1,558/Monthly

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Insulated Windows

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Park Mgr Name: Janet BurtonMobile Home Park Mgr Phone: 425-519-3615

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 2584624Offer Review: Seller intends to review offers upon receiptWater ViewWater View: Lake, SoundShowing Requirements: Appointment Only, MLS Keybox, Vacant

Additional Information

Cable TVElevatorLobby EntranceOutside EntryNWM Display First Look On IDXInternet Entire Listing Display YN C

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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

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  • 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 there’s a beautiful park, neighbors are very frindely, and it’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 it’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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    ""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 it’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. There’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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    "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
    "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."
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    "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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    "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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    "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 👌"
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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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    "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"
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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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    "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."
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    "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 wasn’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
    "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"
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  • 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."
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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.
    "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!"
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  • 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. "
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  • 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. "
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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 it’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. There’s a park outside the area where some homeless people sleep but it’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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Market trends in Capitol Hill

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$772K
$85.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
$592
$19MoM
Available listings
152
13MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$829K
Since last month
Decreased$55K (-6.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$10K (-1.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$344K (+70.9%)
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 +7% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$829K
August 2026$884K
July 2026$803K
June 2026$812K
May 2026$826K
April 2026$840K
March 2026$843K
February 2026$838K
January 2026$823K
2025
2024
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2020
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Comparable sales

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
311 E Republican Street #201, Seattle, WA
0.02
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$465,000
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2
2
952
308 E Republican Street #214, Seattle, WA
0.06
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$499,950
05/15/26
3
2
1,200
535 Summit Avenue E #403, Seattle, WA
0.13
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$501,500
09/02/26
2
2
935
311 E Republican Street #602, Seattle, WA
0.02
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$810,000
05/13/26
3
2
1,716
601 Belmont Avenue E #F7, Seattle, WA
0.20
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$650,000
06/30/26
2
2
1,125
232 Belmont Avenue E #404, Seattle, WA
0.23
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$505,000
06/24/26
2
2
942
210 Boylston Avenue E #103, Seattle, WA
0.27
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$538,000
06/09/26
2
2
1,091
210 Boylston Avenue E #304, Seattle, WA
0.27
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$550,000
04/22/26
2
2
1,091
745 Bellevue Avenue E #401, Seattle, WA
0.26
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$990,000
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2
1,626
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0.37
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$525,000
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1,107

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
311 E Republican Street #201, Seattle, WA 98102
0.02
$465,000
2
2
952
Recently Sold
311 E Republican Street #602, Seattle, WA 98102
0.02
$810,000
3
2
1,716
Recently Sold
311 E Republican Street #700, Seattle, WA 98102
0.02
$423,700
2
1
789
Off Market
420 Melrose Avenue E #201, Seattle, WA 98102
0.00
$504,400
2
2
1,170
Off Market
420 Melrose Avenue E #301, Seattle, WA 98102
0.00
$528,000
2
2
1,170
Off Market
420 Melrose Avenue E #302, Seattle, WA 98102
0.00
$523,800
2
2
1,094
Off Market
420 Melrose Avenue E #402, Seattle, WA 98102
0.00
$501,200
2
2
1,094
Off Market
420 Melrose Avenue E #901, Seattle, WA 98102
0.00
$899,900
2
2.5
1,636
Off Market
308 E Republican Street #608, Seattle, WA 98102
0.04
$299,000
1
1
664
For Sale
308 E Republican Street #705, Seattle, WA 98102
0.04
$298,000
1
1
751
Recently Sold
308 E Republican Street #504, Seattle, WA 98102
0.03
$249,500
1
1
-
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 18, 2026
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2584624
Listed For Sale
$849,950
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jun 10, 2019
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$3,300
May 30, 2019
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$3,300
May 19, 2005
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25025930
Sold
$484,950

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Frequently asked questions about 420 Melrose Avenue E #902

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 420 Melrose Avenue E #902?
    Based on a $849,950 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 420 Melrose Avenue E #902 in Seattle, WA is approximately $5,430 (about $4,774 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 420 Melrose Avenue E #902 compare to homes in Seattle?
    420 Melrose Avenue E #902 in Seattle, WA is listed at $849,950, about 10% above the $772K median sale price in Seattle.
  • 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 homes for sale in Capitol Hill, Seattle.
  • What are the closest schools to 420 Melrose Avenue E #902?
    The closest schools to 420 Melrose Avenue E #902 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).
  • Does 420 Melrose Avenue E #902 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 420 Melrose Avenue E #902 in Seattle, WA has air conditioning.
  • Does 420 Melrose Avenue E #902 have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 420 Melrose Avenue E #902 in Seattle, WA has in-unit laundry.
420 Melrose Avenue E #902, Seattle, WA 98102 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,638 sqft condo built in 1992. 420 Melrose Avenue E #902 is located in Capitol Hill, Seattle. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Aug 11, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 2584624.