Welcome to this modern home in the heart of Seattle’s Central District. Thoughtfully designed with a clean, NW contemporary feel, this home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and everyday livability. The open main living area creates an easy flow for both entertaining and relaxing, while abundant natural light keeps the home feeling bright and cheerful. This one-owner home sits perched on a corner lot with city views that truly sparkle at nighttime. The kitchen is a chef’s kiss, featuring a generous island and easy access to the backyard patio perfect for morning coffee or summer BBQs. With three bedrooms up, each featuring its own ensuite bath, everyone gets a little privacy and their own space. Newly installed mini-splits add year-round comfort and efficiency. And then there’s the location. Set in one of Seattle’s most vibrant and evolving neighborhoods, you’re close to some of the city’s best restaurants, coffee shops, parks, neighborhood favorites, and everything the Central District has to offer. Whether you’re heading downtown, over to Capitol Hill, or simply enjoying the neighborhood, this is an ideal home base. Come see it for yourself—you’ll want to call this one HOME!
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate Co. • Cory Egan
$1,595,000
1620 E Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122
3beds
2,690sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
4,800 Square Feet Lot
$1,552,400 Zestimate®
$593/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous islandAbundant natural lightCorner lot
- 12 days |
- 1,107 |
- 104 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cory Egan,
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2567333
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
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: Tankless
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Engineered Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,690
- Total interior livable area: 2,690 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Jetted Tub, Security System, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s), Partial, Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,800 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7942601385
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Central Area
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $593/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,457,000
- Annual tax amount: $15,164
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 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
$1,552,400
$1.47M - $1.63M
$5,710/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+103.7%$593/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2567333 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2009 | Sold | $783,000$291/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #29001035 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,165 +11.5% | $1,457,000 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $13,601 +8.9% | $1,404,000 +6.4% |
| 2023 | $12,484 +5.8% | $1,319,000 -5.2% |
| 2022 | $11,805 +2.4% | $1,391,000 +11.2% |
| 2021 | $11,529 +4.2% | $1,251,000 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $11,068 -9.6% | $1,139,000 -11% |
| 2019 | $12,245 +10% | $1,280,000 -1.2% |
| 2018 | $11,128 +4% | $1,295,000 +19.9% |
| 2017 | $10,696 +52.3% | $1,080,000 +22.3% |
| 2016 | $7,022 | $883,000 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $7,022 | $819,000 +12.5% |
| 2014 | $7,022 | $728,000 +8.2% |
| 2013 | $7,022 | $673,000 +13.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $593,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $593,000 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $621,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $621,000 |
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Neighborhood: Minor
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Gatzert Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Garfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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