506 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122
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OFF MARKET

506 E Howell St
Seattle, WA 98122

Capitol Hill
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 550 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

$412,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,467/mo*
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$412,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,467/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
550 sqft
(on 0.42 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Year Built
1989
Lot Size
0.42 acres
Living Area
550 sqft
Price/Sqft
$750
Parking
Garage

About this House

Fourth-floor treetop lookout!
Light-filled corner unit in the heart of Capitol Hill looks down on the trees and view of the city. Live on a quiet cobblestone street away from traffic with plenty of great food, bars, and shopping only a block away! 2 blocks from light rail and SCCC. 5 min walk to all of the other hill's hot spots and 10 to Amazon & South Lake Union.

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Immaculate 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo *Updated kitchen & large bathroom with plenty of cupboards, counter space, and big deep sink. Living room w/ gas fireplace, modern industrial fan, and mood lighting. Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, stone counter-tops. In the winter the gas fireplace will heat your home for free (no big heating bills!) Spacious courtyard and fitness room. Free secure bike parking. First, last, &damage deposit. Vehicle parking spot in a secure garage available for an additional fee.

RENTAL FEATURES
Extra furnishings negotiable if needed
Fireplace (gas powered &paid by owner)
Stainless steel appliances : refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, oven (electric glass range)
Built-in microwave
Washer/Dryer
Ceiling fan
Floors : Hardwood & Tile
Countertops: granite & quartz
Large bathroom w/ bathtub, ample counter space & cupboards
Storage locker
Secured gated entry
Cable ready
Disability access
Fitness room
Garage access
*furnishings added and/or extra time to pay deposit are negotiable
Utilities included: gas, water and garbage/recycle.

? NEIGHBORHOOD
The Reef - across the street
Amazing tacos - across the street
Hillcrest market grocery- across the street
City Market - 2blocks
Amazon go grocery 2 blocks
Twice Sold Tales - 2 blocks
Goodwill - 1 block
Kedai Makan - 1 block
Dacha diner- 1 block
Montana - 1 block
Hula Hula - 1 block
noodle time - 1 block
Glo's diner - 1 block
Cal Anderson park - 3 blocks
Public Library - 4 blocks
Egyptian theater - 3 blocks
Paramount theater - 5 blocks
Pretty Parlor - 1 block
Pie bar - 3 blocks
ghost note coffee - 2 blocks
Mezcaleria Oaxaca- 2 blocks
fogon cocina mexicana - 2 blocks
Speckled and Drake - 3 blocks
annapurna - 3 blocks
R place - 3 blocks
Kizuki Ramen Izakaya - 3 blocks
lil woodys- 3 blocks
Dicks drive in - 2 blocks
Starbucks - 1 block
CaptainBlacks - 2 blocks
knee-high stocking co - 2blocks
Redhook brewlab - 3 blocks
CC Attles - 2blocks
Dinos tomato pie - 1 block
Lindas tavern - 2 blocks
Uncle Ikes - 2 blocks
Rudys barbershop - 2 blocks
Chop Suey 4 blocks
Elysian Capitol Hill Brewery 4 blocks
Cafe Vita 3 blocks
Oddfellows Cafe + Bar 3 blocks
Neumos 3 blocks
Molly Moon's Ice Cream 3 blocks
Garage Bowling & Billiards 4 blocks
Capitol Hill Farmers Market 2 blocks

Owner pays water, gas fireplace, garbage. 1st, last, deposit are required.
506 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 550 sqft apartment in Capitol Hill, built in 1989. It last sold for $597,000 on May 1, 2018. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2020 with an asking price of $1,895 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 26, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $412,500, with a rent estimate of $1,853/month.

Home Details for 506 E Howell St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 5ElevatorFloors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Recreation Room
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1989Year Updated: 1992
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Loft

Building

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Disabled Access

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 90

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price History for 506 E Howell St

DatePriceEventSource
02/26/2021ListingRemovedN/A
09/13/2020$1,795ListingRemovedN/A
08/21/2020$1,795PriceChange
N/A
08/10/2020$1,850PriceChange
N/A
07/27/2020$1,895Listed For RentN/A
05/01/2018$597,000Sold
N/A
01/17/2018$2,600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/12/2018$2,600PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/14/2017$2,400Listed For RentN/A
05/12/2017$1,695ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/10/2017$1,695Listed For RentAgent Provided
12/19/2016$2,300ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/11/2016$1,895ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/01/2015$1,295ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/18/2015$1,295PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/14/2015$1,395PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/14/2015$1,400PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/11/2014$1,495Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/16/2013$349,950Sold
N/A
02/28/2013$330,000Sold
N/A
10/22/2003$127,000Sold
N/A
12/20/2001$12,000Sold
N/A
08/19/1994$84,750Sold
N/A

Market trends in Capitol Hill

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$859K
$1.66KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$565
$18MoM
Available listings
136
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$22,021
Assessment$2,214,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 506 E Howell St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
301 Belmont Ave E, Seattle, WA
0.22
Apartment
$1,525,000
01/13/26
1
1
509
308 Melrose Ave E #ALL, Seattle, WA
0.26
Apartment
$2,973,550
11/19/25
1
1
665
2125 1st Ave #703, Seattle, WA
1.03
Apartment
$607,960
05/27/26
1
1
820
819 Virginia St #2505, Seattle, WA
0.52
Apartment
$399,000
09/12/25
1
1
738
909 5th Ave #1105, Seattle, WA
1.12
Apartment
$480,000
05/29/26
1
1
807
160 Lee St #303, Seattle, WA
1.64
Apartment
$475,000
10/28/25
1
1
585
1614 Summit Ave #S308, Seattle, WA
0.15
Apartment
$449,950
11/25/25
2
1
777
810 Taylor Ave N #126, Seattle, WA
1.15
Apartment
$510,000
06/30/26
2
2
1,006
416 Federal Ave E #101, Seattle, WA
0.43
Apartment
$278,000
04/30/26
1
1
607
416 Highland Dr #4, Seattle, WA
1.37
Apartment
$299,900
12/10/25
1
1
615
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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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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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • 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
    "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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  • 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 👌"
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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
    "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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  • 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."
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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 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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  • 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. "
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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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