1259 23rd Avenue E Seattle, WA 98112
Sold
Listing Courtesy of: MLS LogoNorthwest MLS as distributed by MLS GRID / Listed By: Deirdre Doyle, Windermere Real Estate Midtown; Grant Mullen, Seattle-Lakeview / Bought By: Derek Dewolf, Windermere Re/Capitol Hill,inc

  1259 23rd Avenue E Seattle, WA 98112

Sold on 10/13/2026
$1,820,000 (USD)
4
BED
3
BATH
4,580
SQFT

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.

Sold Date:
10/13/2026
Taxes
$24,219(2026)
Lot Size
5,962 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Building Name
Capitol Hill Add Div #5
Year Built
1948
Style
2 Stories W/Bsmnt
Views
City, Lake, Territorial, Mountains
School District
Seattle
County
King County
Community
North Capitol Hill

Listed By

Deirdre Doyle, Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Grant Mullen, Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Bought with
Derek Dewolf, Windermere Re/Capitol Hill,inc
Source
Northwest MLS as distributed by MLS Grid
Last checked Oct 15 2026 at 11:22 AM GMT-0700
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Built-In Vacuum
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Elevator
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Triple Pane Windows
  • Bath Off Primary
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Security System
  • Double Oven
  • Skylight(s)
  • Dining Room
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
Subdivision
  • North Capitol Hill
Lot Information
  • Curbs
  • Sidewalk
  • Paved
  • Alley
Property Features
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shop
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Electric Car Charging
  • Cable Tv
  • High Speed Internet
  • Fenced-Partially
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: 2
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Foundation: Slab
Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air
  • Heat Pump
Basement Information
  • Daylight
Flooring
  • Concrete
  • Hardwood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
Exterior Features
  • Wood
  • Roof: See Remarks
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Fuel: Electric
School Information
  • Elementary School: Stevens
  • Middle School: Meany Mid
  • High School: Garfield High
Parking
  • Detached Garage
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 4,090 sqft

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Aug 26, 2026
Listed
$1,898,000
-
-
Additional Listing Info
  • Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation not binding unless confirmed by separate agreement among applicable parties.
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