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$849,500 Just Listed

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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,720 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 days ago

Listed by Corrie Watterson | Windermere R E Mount Baker | (206) 725-7255

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Ideally-located view property in the quiet, leafy Arboretum neighborhood of East Capitol Hill. Renovate or redevelop this 2-level, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home on a generous 5000 sq ft lot. On a charming side street of $2M+ homes, just blocks from Madison Valley's excellent restaurants, cafés, boutique shops, Washington Park Arboretum, and the new PCC grocery store. 88 WalkScore. Home offers territorial, Cascade mountain, and Bellevue city views from both floors - even better views unlocked by redeveloping to 3+ stories. Home is livable with a coat of paint - rent while you plan to redevelop. Zoned Neighborhood Residential inside a Frequent Transit Service Area and Major Transit Stop walkshed (no parking required). Blocks to express bus to downtown, 8, 11, 43, 48 buses. Lot measures 50' of street frontage x 100' deep. Seller-provided information includes title commitment, adjacent property survey, and consulting arborist report & tree inventory. Or, invest in a cosmetic rehab of this solid 1964 home, which features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths on the main floor, oak hardwoods, views from the east-facing rooms, newer windows, primary with half bath and balcony, and copper plumbing. Downstairs, find a finished full-height daylight basement with French doors opening to a large deck and territorial views - perfect for future ADU or expansion potential. Two off-street driveway parking spots. Sold at land value. Please request arborist report and site information packet from listing agent.

Full Property Details for 440 26th Ave E

General

  • Price: $849,500
  • Taxes: $10,656 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NWMLS
  • MLS ID: 2587693
  • Updated: 9/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Short Term: Yes

Interior

  • Interior Features: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 2
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Main: 3

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Deck, Fenced-Partially, RV Parking
  • Security/Safety: Partially Fenced

Parking

  • Uncovered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway, RV Parking

Location

  • Area: 390 - Central Seattle
  • County: King
  • Subdivision: Arboretum
  • Building Name: Madison St Add
  • Driving Directions: GPS is accurate. Ensure you are navigating to 440 26th Ave *East*, cross street E Mercer St, one block north of E Madison St.
  • Direction Faces: West

School Information

  • High School District: Seattle
  • Elementary School: Mc Gilvra
  • Middle School: Meany Mid
  • High School: Garfield High

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Wall Furnace
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Wood
  • Basement Desc.: Daylight, Finished
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Square Feet: 1,720
  • Finished Total: 1,720 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Property Condition: Fair

Lot Features

  • Property View: City, Mountains, See Remarks, Territorial
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,000
  • Lot Size Source: County
  • Lot Dimensions: 50' x 100'
  • Topography: Level, Partial Slope
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
  • Trees/Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $10,656.4
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, Rehab Loan, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: None
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Property ID: 5016001595
  • Block: 18
  • Lot Number: 58-59

Listed by Corrie Watterson | Windermere R E Mount Baker | (206) 725-7255

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Schools serving 440 26th Ave E

School District:Seattle School District
NameGradesDistance
McGilvra Elementary School
1617 38th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112
K-50.9 mi
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
301 21st Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112
6-80.3 mi
Garfield High School
400 23rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
9-121.3 mi
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Price & Sales History for 440 26th Ave E Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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9/25/2026
Listed
$849,500
95.29%
MLS
2/13/2007
Sold
$435,000
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Tax History for 440 26th Ave E

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$10,656
8%
$1,002,000
—
2024
$9,905
6%
$1,002,000
2%
2024
$9,377
9%
$978,000
—
2022
$8,629
14%
$978,000
16%
2021
$7,601
—
$842,000
12%
2021
$7,601
-2%
$750,000
-3%
2020
$7,719
11%
$774,000
—
2019
$6,936
—
$773,000
15%
2018
$6,910
14%
$671,000
10%
2017
$6,086
10%
$610,000
13%
2016
$5,515
16%
$539,000
14%
2015
$4,759
-6%
$474,000
3%
2014
$5,081
—
$462,000
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