Seattle Real Estate Spotlight: Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is an eclectic neighborhood northeast of Downtown Seattle. Some of Seattle’s oldest and most elegant homes are located in the area surrounding Volunteer Park on North Capitol Hill.  In contrast, Broadway and the Pike/Pine corridor are vibrant commercial areas that include a mix of single-family homes, condos, and apartments.  Thus, you can find an affordable co-op on west slope of Capitol Hill or a luxury mansion on North Capitol Hill.  For more details contact a Seattle real estate agent who knows the neighborhood best.

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Capitol Hill spans across the 98102 and 98112 ZIP codes.  For more information on Capitol Hill real estate including homes and condos:

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Capitol Hill History

Capitol Hill is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Seattle. Originally named Broadway Hill in 1901, Capitol Hill received its name from James Moore, the neighborhood’s chief developer. Volunteer Parkway, better known as Millionaire’s Row, comprises five blocks along 14th Avenue East, and is home to an intact group of grand early 20th Century residences. Capitol Hill is a wonderful, fast-paced neighborhood engrained in Seattle’s music history, and also has a vibrant gay and lesbian community.

Points of Interest

Capitol Hill is home to several popular commercial district, full of eclectic shops and a vast variety of bars and restaurants. For example, 19th, 15th, Broadway, and the Pike/Pine corridor all have restaurants, shops, and more  In addition, the Capitol Hill Block Party is a popular annual summer concert series that attracts nationally known bands.  On the other hand, if you miss it, you can always catch a live show at a local venue such as Neumo’s. Volunteer Park, along with its conservatory, is just one of Capitol Hill’s many green spaces.  Immediately north of Volunteer Park is Lakeview Cemetery where Bruce Lee and his son, Brandon, are buried.

Capitol Hill Seattle

Capitol Hill with Downtown Seattle in the distance.

Demographics

Capitol Hill Seattle
Median Household Income $58,707 $45,736
Single Males 24% 23%
Single Females 20% 18%
Median Age 37 37
Homes With Kids 19% 18%
Average Household Size 2 2
Average Commute Time (Minutes) 25 26

Residential Market Report

Overview - Last 30 days

Median Price - Last 6 Months
Sale-to-List Price - Last 6 Months
Median Days on Site - Last 6 Months
Listing Inventory - Last 6 months

Sold Listings - Last 30 DaysView all sold listings

SOLD: $2,625,000
721 18th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98112
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5
Beds
1 | 3
Baths
3,270
SqFt
 
 
#2537536 | House

Listing Firm: COMPASS


Selling Firm: Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

SOLD: $2,035,000
1229 18th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98112
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4
Beds
0 | 2
Baths
2,570
SqFt
 
 
#2553017 | House

Listing Firm: Coldwell Banker Bain


Selling Firm: Ewing & Clark, Inc.

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

SOLD: $1,950,000
1110 E Denny
Seattle, WA 98122
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5
Beds
1 | 3
Baths
3,080
SqFt
 
 
#2537415 | House

Listing Firm: Heritage Residential, LLC


Selling Firm: Redfin

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

New Listings - Last 30 DaysView all active listings

$3,895,000
1215 E Lynn Street
Seattle, WA 98012
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5
Beds
2 | 4
Baths
5,253
SqFt
Open House: Aug 13, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
#2537983 | House

Listing Firm:Marketplace Sotheby's Intl Rty

$3,250,000
403 18th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98112
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5
Beds
2 | 2
Baths
3,850
SqFt
 
 
#2555291 | House

Listing Firm:Windermere Real Estate/East

$2,750,000
725 Harvard Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
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3
Beds
1 | 3
Baths
3,890
SqFt
 
 
#2554314 | Condo

Listing Firm:Ewing & Clark, Inc.

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