Situated on a coveted corner lot on Beacon Hill, this 1948 vintage jewel box delivers charm at every turn. A cozy entry sets the tone, opening to nostalgic living and dining rooms, crowned with coved ceilings, anchored by original oak floors, fireplace, inviting both quiet evenings and lively gatherings. The main floor kitchen and bath remain wonderfully true to their period character, marvelous if not outright adorable, full of personality newer construction cannot replicate. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and a three-quarter bath offer flexible space for guests, a home office, or hobbies. Two bedrooms on the main level for four total and 1.75 baths. The full-height, partly finished basement adds a rec room with second fireplace and a retro bar, ready for entertaining, movie nights, or simply unwinding. Efficiency meets sustainability with solar panels and heat pump for heating and cooling, while the thirty-year roof still has roughly half its life ahead - smart, practical value built right in. Step outside to a mostly fenced backyard with a covered patio and garden space, primed for your vision, whether that means raised beds, a play area, or simply room to breathe. A detached garage adds even more potential: studio, workshop, outdoor entertaining space, or future ADU conversion. On clear winter days, catch partial city and harbor views from this edge of ridge setting. A rare blend of quintessential vintage character, modern efficiency w/room to grow; centrally located.
Pending
Listed by: KW Greater Seattle • Bradford W. Davis
$850,000
1217 S Charlestown Street, Seattle, WA 98108
4beds
2,140sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
4,800 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$397/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered patioEdge of ridge settingFull-height partly finished basementGarden spaceDetached garageOriginal oak floorsCoved ceilings
- 38 days
- 189
- 3
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bradford W. Davis,
KW Greater Seattle
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2558385
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Heat Pump, Electric, Solar (Unspecified)
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,140
- Total interior livable area: 2,140 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Mountain(s), Partial, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 4,800 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5680000385
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl, Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle PUD
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle PUD
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs
- Subdivision: N Beacon Hill
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $397/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $799,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,533
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 32 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,State Bond,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Pending sale | $850,000$397/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2558385 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000+183.3%$397/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2558385 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2010 | Sold | $300,000$140/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #80469 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2010 | Listed for sale | $300,000$140/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Wall Street, Inc. #80469 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,645 +14.8% | $799,000 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $7,533 +9.5% | $744,000 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $6,881 +4.4% | $700,000 -6.5% |
| 2022 | $6,593 +3.6% | $749,000 +12.5% |
| 2021 | $6,364 +1% | $666,000 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $6,301 +2.1% | $627,000 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $6,172 +14.2% | $622,000 +3% |
| 2018 | $5,403 +7.3% | $604,000 +23.8% |
| 2017 | $5,035 +64.4% | $488,000 +13.2% |
| 2016 | $3,062 | $431,000 +14.9% |
| 2015 | $3,062 | $375,000 +24.6% |
| 2014 | $3,062 | $301,000 +6.4% |
| 2013 | $3,062 | $283,000 +13.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $249,000 -11.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $281,000 -1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $284,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $284,000 -4.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $297,000 +8.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $273,000 +5.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $258,000 +35.8% |
| 2001 | $2,280 +6.2% | $190,000 +11.8% |
| 2000 | $2,147 | $170,000 |
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Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
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