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    • Listed by: Windermere R.E. Shoreline • Tommy Quach
    $850,000

    1609 E Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122

    3beds
    1,690sqft
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    $5,224/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1966
    3,319 Square Feet Lot
    $833,600 Zestimate®
    $503/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Plentiful street parkingBackyard spaceUpdated kitchenSpacious main-level residenceExpansive front yardReal outdoor spaceTwo living spaces
    Two living spaces. Multiple income strategies. One unbeatable Seattle location. Here is house-hacking opportunity in the heart of the Central Area/First Hill. Live in one unit while renting the other to help offset your mortgage, space for multigenerational living, or rent both for added income potential. The spacious main-level residence offers 2 bed and 1 full bathroom, an open & light-filled floor plan, and beautifully refinished original hardwood floors. The updated kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a gas range. Upstairs, the bright 1 bed, 1 bath residence has its own kitchen, dining, in-unit washer/dryer combination, and an abundance of windows that fill the space with natural light. This property delivers something increasingly difficult to find in central Seattle: real outdoor space. The fully fenced grounds include an expansive front yard, backyard space, and a private side yard with a covered gazebo perfect for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing outside. Fresh exterior paint, one dedicated parking space, and plentiful street parking complete the package. With a 98 Walk Score, this location puts Seattle U, Swedish Medical, Harborview, Seattle Central College, cafés, restaurants, groceries, and transit within easy reach. Whether you are searching for a home that can help pay for itself, a multigenerational setup, or a property rental potential, this is the flexibility you have been waiting for.
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    Tommy Quach,

    Windermere R.E. Shoreline

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2564521MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Level: Second
      Entry hall
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Second
      Kitchen with eating space
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen without eating space
      • Level: Second
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Other
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Utility Room
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,690
      • Total interior livable area: 1,690 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Off Street
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: Main
      • Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Fireplace, Water Heater
      Lot
      • Size: 3,319 Square Feet
      • Features: Paved
      • Topography: Level
      • Residential vegetation: Garden Space
      Details
      • Parcel number: 7942602110
      • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: 2 Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding, Wood Products
      • Roof: Flat
      Condition
      • Year built: 1966
      • Major remodel year: 1966

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Sewer Connected
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: First Hill
      Location
      • Region: Seattle

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $503/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $810,000
      • Annual tax amount: $8,517
      • Date on market: 5/5/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 109 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

        Estimated market value

        $833,600

        $792,000 - $875,000

        $4,332/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/7/2026Listed for sale$850,000+8.1%$503/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2564521 Report a problem
        4/24/2024Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        4/19/2024Listed for rent$1,750+25.1%$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        4/16/2024Sold$786,000-1.7%$465/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2207464 Report a problem
        3/23/2024Pending sale$799,950$473/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2207464 Report a problem
        3/7/2024Listed for sale$799,950-11.1%$473/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2207464 Report a problem
        3/10/2020Listing removed$1,399$1/sqft
        Source: Real Property Associates Report a problem
        2/20/2020Price change$1,399-6.7%$1/sqft
        Source: Real Property Associates Report a problem
        1/28/2020Price change$1,499-5.1%$1/sqft
        Source: Real Property Associates Report a problem
        1/17/2020Listed for rent$1,580+5.3%$1/sqft
        Source: Real Property Associates Report a problem
        12/22/2018Listing removed$1,500$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        11/21/2018Listed for rent$1,500$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/9/2018Listing removed$899,999$533/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        5/30/2018Price change$899,999-5.3%$533/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/10/2018Listed for sale$950,000$562/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Eastside #1271317 Report a problem
        4/2/2018Pending sale$950,000$562/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        3/25/2018Listed for sale$950,000+31%$562/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        12/20/2016Listing removed$725,000$429/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/21/2016Listed for sale$725,000+3.6%$429/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/4/2016Listing removed$700,000$414/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/18/2016Listed for sale$700,000+129.5%$414/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/14/2010Sold$305,000$180/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #76985 Report a problem
        1/23/2010Listed for sale$305,000$180/sqft
        Source: John L. Scott - KMS Renton #29118774 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,517 +11.4%$810,000 +3.7%
        2024$7,647 +3%$781,000 +2.8%
        2023$7,424 +5.7%$760,000 -5.2%
        2022$7,023 -0.4%$802,000 +7.8%
        2021$7,052 +4.2%$744,000 +9.9%
        2020$6,766 -3.1%$677,000 -4.6%
        2019$6,984 +9.9%$710,000 -1.3%
        2018$6,355 +4.1%$719,000 +19.8%
        2017$6,106 +51.6%$600,000 +22.2%
        2016$4,027 $491,000 +7.7%
        2015$4,027 $456,000 +12.6%
        2014$4,027 $405,000 +20.5%
        2013$4,027 $336,000 +13.5%
        2012-- $296,000
        2011-- $296,000 -6.6%
        2010-- $317,000
        2009-- $317,000 +2.9%
        2007-- $308,000 +7.7%
        2006-- $286,000 +9.2%
        2005-- $262,000 +16.4%
        2001$2,681 +16.3%$225,000 +23%
        2000$2,305 $183,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Minor

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
        73 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        91 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

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