A noteworthy, gated NE Coastal Shingle style residence is perfectly positioned at the heart of Federal Ave E, one of Seattle's premiere streets. Conveniently located near schools; Bertschi School, Seattle Prep and Lowell Elementary are a short walk away while local landmarks the Seattle Asian Art Museum, St. Marks Cathedral and Volunteer Park are nearby. This landmark property is a rare offering. Sophisticated in tone with/distinct attention to detail; its handsome millwork, extensive hardwoods, grand gracious formal rooms imbued with light and air flow seamlessly. An epicurean kitchen adjoins a relaxed garden room open to stone patios. Private Primary Suite has a fireplace, room for seating and views to the west. Three additional bedrooms plus an office or bedroom, your choice, are in the main house with an additional bedroom in the apartment. A complete studs up renovation in the early two thousands features architecture by Stephen Sullivan Designs and a top to bottom rebuild by Schultz Miller. The owners added the Seattle approved ADU apartment with its own private entry and built a new garage including a potting area with a sink and a rooftop patio above. The flat, grassy, level quarter acre fully enclosed and gated grounds were designed by renowned landscape architect David Pfeiffer and enhanced with specimen plantings by the present owner. A spectacular yet warm and welcoming home for creating cherished memories.
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Bain • Terry Allen
Bought with: Real Residential
$4,400,000
1617 Federal Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98102
5beds
8,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
0.26 Acres Lot
$4,369,800 Zestimate®
$543/sqft
$7,202 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,369,800
$4.06M - $4.72M
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Epicurean kitchenHandsome millworkSpecimen plantingsExtensive hardwoods
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Listed by:
Terry Allen,
Coldwell Banker Bain,
Patricia Wallace,
Coldwell Banker Bain
Bought with:
William Cahill, 124722
Real Residential
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2406616
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Description: ADU bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Third
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Description: ADU bath
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: Wine Cellar
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Description: separate entry
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Third
Den office
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Radiant, Radiator, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater Location: Mechanical Room
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Softwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Main Level: 3, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,100
- Total interior livable area: 8,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Pantry, Security System, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wine Cellar
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Lake, Mountain(s), Ocean, See Remarks, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Ocean,Sound
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Patio, Rooftop Deck, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3398800085
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,3 Story w/Bsmt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1910
- Major remodel year: 2001
Details
- Builder name: Schultz Miller
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: SPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $543/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,665,000
- Annual tax amount: $54,628
- Date on market: 9/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 308 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Sold | $4,400,000-11.9%$543/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2406616 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Pending sale | $4,995,000$617/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2406616 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2026 | Price change | $4,995,000-5.7%$617/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2406616 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $5,295,000-9.5%$654/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2406616 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,850,000+42.7%$722/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2406616 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2005 | Sold | $4,100,000+156.3%$506/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25039147 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/1999 | Sold | $1,600,000$198/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,877 +5.9% | $5,665,000 -1.8% |
| 2024 | $54,629 +7.4% | $5,769,000 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $50,856 +1.4% | $5,457,000 -9.2% |
| 2022 | $50,139 +6.8% | $6,007,000 +16.2% |
| 2021 | $46,950 -3.6% | $5,171,000 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $48,683 -7.2% | $5,099,000 -8.3% |
| 2019 | $52,466 +11.6% | $5,563,000 +0.3% |
| 2018 | $47,014 +0% | $5,549,000 +15.3% |
| 2017 | $46,991 +24% | $4,812,000 -3.7% |
| 2016 | $37,901 | $4,997,000 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $37,901 | $4,563,000 +13.8% |
| 2014 | $37,901 | $4,008,000 +6.5% |
| 2013 | $37,901 | $3,763,000 +5.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $3,555,000 -4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $3,734,000 -4.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $3,923,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $3,923,000 +2.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $3,837,000 +4.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,672,000 +6.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $3,436,000 +314% |
| 2001 | $9,607 +18.8% | $830,000 +26.1% |
| 2000 | $8,085 | $658,000 |
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Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
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