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8/26/2026
Listed
$1,898,000
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1259 23rd Avenue E,Seattle, WA 981121259 23rd Avenue ESeattleWA98112
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Property Description
Views define this thoughtfully designed North Capitol Hill residence, set high above a quiet corner overlooking the Washington Park Arboretum, Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains. Originally built in the 1940s, the home was completely reimagined in the 1980s when the owner partnered with architect Gary Sortun of Sortun-Vos to create a home shaped by its remarkable setting.Three levels unfold around a central staircase, each with living space, bedroom and bath. The main living floor brings together a warm Northwest contemporary kitchen, dining area and generous living room with wood-burning fireplace and balcony. The top floor is devoted to the primary suite, with a lounge, walk-in closet, en-suite bath, laundry and private balcony. The entry level offers a bedroom, reading nook, laundry, storage and flexible bonus space.Ride the elevator to the rooftop deck, where the views stretch from Mt. Baker to Mt. Rainier, across Lake Washington and the Arboretum. Cedar shingles, triple-pane windows, all-electric systems and a detached garage with EV charging speak to the care behind the home. The architectural foundation is here; its next chapter offers an opportunity to bring a fresh point of view to a distinctive Seattle residence.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1259 23rd Ave E
General
- Price: $1,898,000
- Taxes: $24,219 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2574337
- Updated: 8/28/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Dining Room, Elevator, Fireplace, French Doors, Security System, Skylight(s), Triple Pane Windows, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - 3/4 Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 1
Additional Information
- Amenities: Cable TV, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Patio, Rooftop Deck, Shop
- Security/Safety: Partially Fenced, Security System
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Uncovered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached Garage
Location
- Area: 390 - Central Seattle
- County: King
- Subdivision: North Capitol Hill
- Building Name: Capitol Hill Add Div #5
- Driving Directions: From 24th Avenue East, East on East Lee and north on 23rd Ave East (quiet street). If you would like to drive up to the house, access is to the north on Galer Street, street end. Parking above.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- High School District: Seattle
- Elementary School: Stevens
- Middle School: Meany Mid
- High School: Garfield High
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump, HEPA Air Filtration
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Daylight
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: See Remarks
- Entry Location: Lower
- Square Feet: 4,580
- Finished Total: 4,090 Sq. Ft.
- Unfinished Total: 490 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1948
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features
- Property View: City, Lake, Mountains, Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1369
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,962
- Lot Size Source: KCR
- Topography: Level, Terraces
- Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $24,219
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 1338600155
- Block: 60
- Lot Number: 2
Listed by Deirdre G. Doyle | Windermere Real Estate Midtown | (206) 527-5445 and Grant Mullen | Windermere Real Estate Midtown | (206) 527-5445
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Schools
Schools serving 1259 23rd Ave E
School District:Seattle School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Stevens Elementary School, Seattle, WA 1242 18th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School 301 21st Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Garfield High School 400 23rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 | 9-12 | 1.9 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1259 23rd Ave E
Tax History
Tax History for 1259 23rd Ave E
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$24,219
6%
$2,361,000
-2%
2025
$22,896
7%
$2,405,000
3%
2024
$21,326
9%
$2,324,000
—
2022
$19,557
8%
$2,324,000
16%
2021
$18,038
—
$2,001,000
7%
2021
$18,038
-7%
$1,871,000
-8%
2020
$19,422
12%
$2,042,000
—
2019
$17,409
—
$2,037,000
15%
2018
$17,390
27%
$1,767,000
23%
2017
$13,735
7%
$1,437,000
10%
2016
$12,848
16%
$1,312,000
14%
2015
$11,056
-6%
$1,153,000
3%
2014
$11,801
—
$1,115,000
—
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1259 23rd Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112 (MLS# 2574337) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. 1259 23rd Avenue E is currently listed for $1,898,000 and was received on August 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 1259 23rd Avenue E? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Seattle? You can browse all Seattle real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.