947 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
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OFF MARKET

947 Harvard Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102

Capitol Hill
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,210 sqft

$2,451,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,501/mo*
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$2,451,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,501/mo*
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2 Beds
2 Baths
2,210 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Nestled in Seattle's historic Harvard-Belmont Landmark District, this charming two bedroom, two bath brick home is ready for your vision! 2,210 sq. ft... Imagine the possibilities. Expansive sunny living room with fireplace opens to a private sanctuary patio, perfect for play, entertaining, or gardening. Light-filled kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom opens to the pool room with dual control heated swim spa and hot tub; in-ceiling pool refilling water faucets. Beautiful bathroom remodel with new tile shower. Newer electrical wiring and fuse box, cabling for in-house speakers, CAT5, and windows in '04. Impressive lower level with in-floor radiant heating and newer flooring. Fully set up for a screening room, complete with fireplace, built-ins, and partial kitchen for late night or game day snacks. Plans exist for an additional story and kitchen remodel.
947 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,210 sqft single-family home in Capitol Hill, built in 1939. It last sold for $2,700,000 on Aug 15, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,451,300, with a rent estimate of $3,730/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 947 Harvard Ave E

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementTypes of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Recreation Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Other, Radiant, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Softwood, Tile, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceHot Tub or Spa
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: BrickGardenPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939Year Updated: 2021
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price History for 947 Harvard Ave E

DatePriceEventSource
08/15/2022$2,700,000Sold
NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1966874
07/23/2022$2,850,000PendingNWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1966874
07/14/2022$2,850,000Listed For SaleNWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1966874
06/26/2019$1,360,000Sold
NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1430849
06/12/2019$1,488,000PendingAgent Provided
05/31/2019$1,488,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/29/2019$1,598,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/16/2003$750,500Sold
NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23033020
03/06/1996$398,520Sold
N/A
10/31/1994$325,000Sold
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$21,147
Assessment$2,051,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 947 Harvard Ave E

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
941 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
05/29/26
4
3
2,390
901 11th Ave E, Seattle, WA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,015,000
04/21/26
3
3
3,150
710 Summit Ave E, Seattle, WA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,185,000
09/17/25
3
2
2,290
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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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