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.
Property Details
Price:
$4,995,000
MLS #:
NWM2406616
Status:
Pending
Beds:
5
Baths:
6
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Capitol Hill
Neighborhood:
390centralseattle
Listed Date:
Jul 12, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
8,100
Total Sq Ft:
8,100
Lot Size:
11,300 sqft / 0.26 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1910
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Schools
School District:
Seattle
Elementary School:
Buyer To Verify
Middle School:
Buyer To Verify
High School:
Buyer To Verify
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Total
4
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Softwood, Carpet
Heating
Radiant, Radiator
Interior Features
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
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Wood
Covered Spaces
1
Direction Faces
West
Exterior Features
Wood
Lot Features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage
Roof
Shake
Security Features
Fully Fenced, Security Gate, Security System
View
City, Lake, Mountains, Ocean, See Remarks, Sound, Territorial
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$54,628
Map
Community
- Address1617 Federal Avenue E Seattle WA
- SubdivisionCapitol Hill
- CitySeattle
- CountyKing
- Zip Code98102
Subdivisions in Seattle
- Admiral
- Alaska Junction
- Alki
- Allentown
- Arbor Heights
- Arboretum
- Arroyo
- Ballard
- Beach Drive
- Beacon Hill
- Belltown
- Belvedere Terrace
- Belvidere
- Bitter Lake
- Blue Ridge
- Boulevard Park
- Briarcrest
- Brighton
- Broadmoor
- Broadview
- Broadway
- Bryant
- Bryn Mawr
- Burien
- Campbell Hill
- Capitol Hill
- Cedar Park
- Cedarhurst
- Central Area
- Columbia
- Columbia City
- Crown Hill
- Delridge
- Denny Blaine
- Denny Triangle
- Downtown
- Dunlap
- Earlington
- Eastlake
- Fairmount
- Fauntleroy
- First Hill
- Fremont
- Gatewood
- Genesee
- Georgetown
- Glen Acres
- Green Lake
- Greenwood
- Gregory Heights
- Haller Lake
- Hawthorne Hills
- High Point
- Highland Park
- Highline
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- Holly Park
- International District
- Inverness
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- Judkins
- Kent
- Lake City
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- Whittier
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- Woodland Park
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Seattle as of Apr 17, 2026
1,920
Single Family Listed
50
Avg DOM
619
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,226,116
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Capitol Hill subdivision, 1617 Federal Avenue E Seattle WA is a Single Family for sale in Seattle, WA, 98102. It is listed for $4,995,000 and features 5 beds, 6 baths, and has approximately 8,100 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1910. The current price per square foot is $617. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Seattle is $619. The average listing price for Single Family in Seattle is $1,226,116. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2406616 at 1617 Federal Avenue E in Seattle, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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1617 Federal Avenue E
Seattle, WA


