Noteworthy, picture perfect, gated NE Coastal Shingle style residence at the heart of Federal Ave E 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.The formerly traditional home was entirely reimagined by Stephen Sullivan Designs and rebuilt top to bottom by Schultz Miller adding an attached ADU apartment with its own private entry and new garage with rooftop patio.Fully enclosed and gated grounds designed by renowned landscape architect David Pfeiffer.
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Listed by:
Terry Allen,
Coldwell Banker Bain,
Patricia Wallace,
Coldwell Banker Bain
Price cut: $555K (10/8)
$5,295,000
1617 Federal Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98102
5beds
8,100sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
0.26 Acres Lot
$4,983,300 Zestimate®
$654/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Views to the westStone patiosEpicurean kitchenHandsome millworkExtensive hardwoods
- 154 days |
- 2,623 |
- 157 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 02, 2025 at 12:57pm
Listed by:
Terry Allen,
Coldwell Banker Bain,
Patricia Wallace,
Coldwell Banker Bain
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2406616
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: ADU bedroom
Bathroom full
- Description: ADU bath
Other
- Description: Wine Cellar
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Description: separate entry
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(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater Location: Mechanical Room
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Softwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Partially 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
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, 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
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Condition
- Very Good
- 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: $654/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,769,000
- Annual tax amount: $54,628
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 156 days
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$4,983,300
$4.73M - $5.23M
$8,889/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $5,295,000-9.5%$654/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS #2406616 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,850,000+42.7%$722/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2406616 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2005 | Sold | $4,100,000+156.3%$506/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #25039147 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/1999 | Sold | $1,600,000$198/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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Est. payment
$31,848/mo
Principal & interest
$26377
Property taxes
$3618
Home insurance
$1853
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Edmonds S. Meany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Garfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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