726 12th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98102
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FOR SALE
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Listed by Kimberly Shaeffer, John L. Scott, Inc., (206) 475-6500

$3,095,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 4,936 sqft

726 12th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98102

Capitol Hill
Est. Mortgage $18,913/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1909
$627/sqft
6 Parking Spaces

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

What's unique:Mature landscapingBeautifully restored full-floor suiteFour levels of livingDining roomCircular floor planFully gated property
Landmark Capitol Hill Estate on a Rare Double Lot. An incredible opportunity to own an estate on a rarely available 10,000 sqft double lot in the heart of Capitol Hill. Built in 1909 by the Denny family, this distinctive residence offers four levels of living, remarkable privacy, mature landscaping, and an extraordinary sense of history, all in one of Seattle’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Upon entering the gate, you're welcomed by the gracious wraparound porch; step into a home where the elegance of a bygone era meets endless opportunity. The main level welcomes you with a grand entry and circular floor plan with multiple sitting rooms, a dining room & a kitchen, creating exceptional spaces for entertaining. The 2nd floor features four large bedrooms, while the upper level offers a beautifully restored full-floor suite w/ incredible flexibility. Create a primary retreat, guest quarters, family room, or a combination of spaces tailored to your lifestyle. Outside, the expansive double lot creates a private urban oasis, with room to garden, entertain, or simply enjoy an uncommon amount of space in the heart of the city. The fully gated property provides parking for 5+ cars and a level of privacy rarely found on Capitol Hill. Rich with history, scale, character, and possibility, this home is a truly special Seattle property. An opportunity to steward a landmark home while creating its next chapter. Blocks from Volunteer Park, Light Rail Station, cafés, restaurants, and more.

Home Details for 726 12th Avenue E

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 18Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Den Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Great Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4936 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace,Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Main Level: 2, FireplaceHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Entry Location: MainFloors: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
View
Has a ViewView: City, Mountain(s), Partial, Sound

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Fireplace, Water HeaterVegetation: Garden SpaceFoundation: Poured Concrete
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 6No CarportNo Attached GarageNo Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Driveway,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: AlleyNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Farm & Range
Does Not Include Irrigation Water Rights
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Level, SlopedElevation Units: Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1909Year Renovated: 1909
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Colonial,3 Story w/Bsmt
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Products
Property Information
Included in Sale: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)Parcel Number: 1336300385

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,095,000Price Per Sqft: $627
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: 2591512

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4936 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10001.376 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 2591512Offer Review: Seller intends to review offers upon receiptWater ViewWater View: SoundShowing Requirements: Appointment Only, MLS Keybox

Additional Information

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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Hill
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What Locals Say about Capitol Hill

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  • 94% say there are sidewalks
  • 52% say neighbors are friendly
  • 48% say there's holiday spirit
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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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  • 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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  • 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 September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$825K
$53.34KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
$604
$12MoM
Available listings
148
4MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.92M
Since last month
Increased$1M (+79.7%)
Since last year
Increased$1M (+79.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+115.3%)
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 increased by +141% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$2.92M
September 2026$1.62M
August 2026$1.63M
July 2026$1.64M
June 2026$1.66M
May 2026$1.7M
April 2026$1.7M
March 2026$1.69M
February 2026$1.69M
January 2026$1.65M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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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
723 12th Avenue E, Seattle, WA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
10/09/26
5
2.5
3,580
806 15th Avenue E, Seattle, WA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,680,000
07/06/26
5
3
3,700
910 11th Avenue E, Seattle, WA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,265,000
08/18/26
3
2.5
2,820
1000 15th Avenue E, Seattle, WA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
09/11/26
5
3.5
4,369
612 11th Avenue E, Seattle, WA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,830,000
06/26/26
4
3.5
3,000
503 12th Avenue E, Seattle, WA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
12/08/25
5
4.5
3,484
908 15th Avenue E, Seattle, WA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,920,000
02/25/26
4
2.5
3,490
734 10th Avenue E, Seattle, WA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,130,000
08/31/26
4
3.5
3,300
939 13th Avenue E, Seattle, WA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
09/09/26
4
2.5
2,813

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
726 12th Ave E #3, Seattle, WA 98102
0.00
-
1
1
800
Off Market
728 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.01
$1,878,100
5
3.5
3,500
Off Market
722 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.01
$1,508,000
4
2.5
3,250
Off Market
736 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.02
$1,795,900
4
3
4,111
Off Market
734 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.02
$1,642,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
716 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.02
$2,378,100
7
7.5
5,240
Off Market
723 13th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.03
$1,709,400
6
6
2,390
Off Market
733 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.03
$2,006,800
7
3
3,628
Off Market
1219 E Aloha St, Seattle, WA 98102
0.03
$1,260,600
3
2
2,490
Off Market
729 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.03
$1,692,400
4
3
3,470
Off Market
719 13th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.03
$1,936,700
3
3
3,180
Off Market
706 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.03
$1,253,500
5
2
2,290
Off Market
713 13th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.04
$1,110,800
3
1
1,050
Off Market
715 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.04
$1,332,300
3
1.5
800
Off Market
1223 E Aloha St, Seattle, WA 98102
0.04
$1,694,900
3
2
2,390
Off Market
737 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.04
$1,961,600
5
3
3,500
Off Market
904 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
0.04
$1,474,000
6
2
2,860
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 7, 2026
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2591512
Listed For Sale
$3,095,000
Feb 9, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,995
Sep 2, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,995
Price decreased by 14%
Aug 11, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,495
Price decreased by 20%
Aug 9, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$4,395
Price decreased by 51%

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Kimberly Shaeffer, John L. Scott, Inc.
Agent Phone: (206) 475-6500
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Frequently asked questions about 726 12th Avenue E

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 726 12th Avenue E?
    Based on a $3,095,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 726 12th Avenue E in Seattle, WA is approximately $19,128 (about $16,938 principal & interest, $2,115 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 726 12th Avenue E compare to homes in Seattle?
    726 12th Avenue E in Seattle, WA is listed at $3,095,000, about 275% above the $825K 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 726 12th Avenue E?
    The closest schools to 726 12th Avenue E 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 726 12th Avenue E have air conditioning?
    Yes, 726 12th Avenue E in Seattle, WA has air conditioning.
  • Does 726 12th Avenue E have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 726 12th Avenue E in Seattle, WA has in-unit laundry.
726 12th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98102 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,936 sqft single-family home built in 1909. 726 12th Avenue E is located in Capitol Hill, Seattle. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Oct 6, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 2591512.