1617 Federal Ave E

Seattle, WA 98102

$5,295,000
Price
5
Beds
8,100 Sq. Ft.
$654 / Sq. Ft.
8,100
Sq. Ft.
$654
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Terry Allen • Coldwell Banker Bain
  2. Listed by Patricia Wallace • Coldwell Banker Bain

Property Details for 1617 Federal Avenue East

Community Name
Capitol Hill
School District
Seattle
View
City, Lake, Mountain(s), Ocean, See Remarks, Sound, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
07-12-2025
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 12/02/2025 12:57 PM

Property Details for 1617 Federal Avenue East

StatusActive
MLS #2406616
Days on Market161
Cumulative Days on Market161
Taxes$54,628 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,300 SF
CountyKing County

Location

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Building Information for 1617 Federal Avenue East

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,300 SF

Payment Calculator

$30,717 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$26,164

Property Taxes

$4,552

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1617 Federal Avenue East

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 15 - Multi Level
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Patio, Rooftop Deck, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 390 - Central Seattle
  • Block: 2
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Federal Avenue E between Garfield and E Blaine Streets. GPS works.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway Parking, Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 4
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 1
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 5
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Main: 3
  • Fireplaces Upper: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Softwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished, Partially Finished
  • Features: 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
  • Water Heater Location: Mechanical Room
  • Room and Floor: Bonus Room-None, Bathroom Full-None, Bedroom-None, Den/Office-None, Primary Bedroom-None, Approved Accessory-None, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Extra Fin Room-Lower, Family Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Rec Room-Lower, Bathroom Half-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Half-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant, Radiator
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Bonus Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Den/Office, Primary Bedroom, Approved Accessory, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Extra Fin Room, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Rec Room, Bathroom Half, Utility Room
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Shake
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),See Remarks,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced, Security Gate, Security System
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: SPU
  • Sewer Company: SPU
  • Water Company: SPU
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Builder Name: Schultz Miller
  • Level: Multi/Split
  • Lot Topography: Level,Terraces
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Plans
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2001
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Number: 3-4
  • Lot Size Source: County
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3398800085
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 8100
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 8100
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 8100.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1617 Federal Avenue East

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 8, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2406616

$5,295,000—
Jul 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2406616

$5,850,000—
Nov 13, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #634682377

$500

-48.8% / yr

Jun 3, 2005

Sold

NWMLS #25039147

$4,100,000—
May 31, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #158180737

$4,100,000—
May 16, 2005

Pending

NWMLS #25039147

—
Mar 22, 2005

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #25039147

$4,300,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/08/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2406616

$5,295,000
07/12/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2406616

$5,850,000
11/13/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #634682377

$500

-48.8% / yr

06/03/2005

Sold

NWMLS #25039147

$4,100,000
05/31/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #158180737

$4,100,000
05/16/2005

Pending

NWMLS #25039147

—
03/22/2005

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #25039147

$4,300,000

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Public Records for 1617 Federal Avenue East

Taxable ValueLand$1,639,000Additions$4,130,000Total$5,769,000
Tax Record2024$50,856 ($4,238 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5Total Finished SqFt9,050 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt7,360 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,690 SqFtStories3Lot Size11,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated2001ZoningNR3CountyKINGAPN339880-0085Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1617 Federal Avenue East

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lowell Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Garfield High School
Public - 9 to 12
Tops K-8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lowell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Public6 to 8

Garfield High School
Public9 to 12

Tops K-8
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1617 Federal Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102

1617 Federal Avenue East is a single family home for sale in Seattle, WA 98102. This property was listed for sale on July 12, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Bain, it's currently listed at $5,295,000. It has been on the market for a total of 161 days and was last sold on November 13, 2018. This listing's school district is Seattle Public Schools. Nearby schools include Lowell Elementary School, Edmonds S. Meany Middle School and Garfield High School. 1617 Federal Avenue East is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 8,100 sqft single family home built in 1910.

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