525 16th Ave E #401, Seattle, WA 98112
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OFF MARKET

$347,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 609 sqft

525 16th Ave E #401, Seattle, WA 98112

Capitol Hill
Est. Refi. Payment $2,120/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 23, 2011 for $199,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$347K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-2.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$40K (-10.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$150K (+75.3%)
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 decreased by -4% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$349K
August 2026$348K
July 2026$357K
June 2026$367K
May 2026$370K
April 2026$375K
March 2026$379K
February 2026$371K
January 2026$364K
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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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
308 Melrose Ave E #ALL, Seattle, WA
0.76
Apartment
$2,973,550
11/19/25
1
1
665
301 Belmont Ave E, Seattle, WA
0.62
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$1,525,000
01/13/26
1
1
509
416 Federal Ave E #101, Seattle, WA
0.34
Apartment
$278,000
04/30/26
1
1
607
832 19th Ave, Seattle, WA
0.98
Apartment
$900,000
08/21/26
3
1
1,100
1321 Seneca St, Seattle, WA
1.02
Apartment
$570,000
07/24/26
1
1
794
416 Highland Dr #4, Seattle, WA
1.74
Apartment
$299,900
12/10/25
1
1
615
909 5th Ave #1105, Seattle, WA
1.71
Apartment
$480,000
05/29/26
1
1
807
1321 Seneca St, Seattle, WA
1.00
Apartment
$427,000
09/01/26
2
1
828
2901 S Jackson St #302, Seattle, WA
1.91
Apartment
$415,000
11/25/25
1
1
787
2125 1st Ave #703, Seattle, WA
1.76
Apartment
$607,960
05/27/26
1
1
820
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
525 16th Avenue E #102, Seattle, WA 98112
0.00
$310,000
1
1
609
Recently Sold
525 16th Avenue E #201, Seattle, WA 98112
0.00
$409,100
1
1
610
Off Market
525 16th Avenue E #304, Seattle, WA 98112
0.00
$367,800
1
1
568
Off Market
525 16th Avenue E #403, Seattle, WA 98112
0.00
$388,500
1
1
674
Recently Sold
521 16th Avenue E #3, Seattle, WA 98112
0.01
$441,200
1
1
783
Off Market
515 16th Avenue E #A, Seattle, WA 98112
0.02
$976,100
3
3.5
1,650
Off Market
513 A 16th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112
0.01
$1,048,300
3
2.5
1,682
Off Market
525 16th Avenue E #302, Seattle, WA 98112
0.01
$373,100
1
1
616
Off Market
511 16th Avenue E #B, Seattle, WA 98112
0.03
$920,400
3
3.5
1,560
Off Market
517 A 16TH Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112
0.02
$986,200
3
3.5
1,610
Off Market
1516 E Republican Street #12, Seattle, WA 98112
0.04
$610,800
1
2
881
Off Market
1516 E Republican Street #7, Seattle, WA 98112
0.04
$402,500
1
1
722
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1927
609 sqft
$570/sqft

About this House

Exceptional location on the top of Capitol Hill. Quiet tree-lined street with a mix of vintage apartment buildings and single family homes, one block off the wonderful 15th Ave commercial area with transit, dining, and shops, and just a few blocks from Volunteer Park. The Rowan is a four story walk up building with 14 units, was built in 1927, and features coved ceilings, arched doorways, hardwood floors, and other vintage details. The building was fully renovated in 2005 when it was converted from apartments to condos and includes double pane wood windows and in unit laundry. Unit 401 occupies the northeast corner of the top floor with great natural light as well as sunrise and mountain views. Three closets, two that are walk in with lighting. Included in rent: secure parking spot #10 in gated carport, all utilities other than electricity, basement private storage unit, and basement bike parking room. Not included in rent: electricity. Please note that the unit is on the fourth floor and there is no elevator in the building.

Lease start date of July 25th or August 1st. Due on lease signing: first and last month's rent, $200 non refundable building move in fee, $45 per person non refundable application/screening fee, $1,900 refundable security deposit. Included in rent: reserved parking space in secure carport, in-unit laundry, water, sewer, and garbage service. Not included in rent: electric service. A few important notes: 1) no pets, smoking, or vaping, 2) we are not able to offer reduced rent if the reserved parking space is not needed, 3) the Rowan is a small and quiet building with many long-term residents and excessive noise is not tolerated.

Language required by RCW 59.18.257: Tenant application and screening will be conducted through the service provided by the Rental Housing Association of Washington. Minimum credit score of 750. Monthly gross income must exceed 3x the monthly rent. Previous landlord references required. No prior evictions. Please note that a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report will not be accepted.
525 16th Ave E #401, Seattle, WA 98112 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 609 sqft apartment in Capitol Hill, built in 1927. It last sold for $199,000 on Dec 23, 2011. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2022 with an asking price of $2,150 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 15, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $347,000, with a rent estimate of $2,245/month.

Home Details for 525 16th Ave E #401

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Additional StorageStorage
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1927Year Updated: 2005
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 14

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7247 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 15, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Jul 11, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$2,150
Dec 23, 2011
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #257149
Sold
$199,000
Sep 18, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$199,000
Aug 3, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$199,000

Market trends in Capitol Hill

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$686K
$172KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$572
$7MoM
Available listings
139
3MoM

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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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 525 16th Ave E #401

  • What is 525 16th Ave E #401 estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 525 16th Ave E #401 in Seattle, WA is $347,000.
  • What is the price history for 525 16th Ave E #401?
    525 16th Ave E #401 in Seattle, WA last sold for $199,000 in December 2011.
  • 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.
  • Does 525 16th Ave E #401 have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 525 16th Ave E #401 in Seattle, WA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 525 16th Ave E #401 have parking?
    Yes, 525 16th Ave E #401 in Seattle, WA has on-site parking.

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