1617 Federal Avenue E, Seattle, 98102
MLS® #: 2406616
Active, 243 Days on Market
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Bain
Last Update: 2026-03-12
5
Beds
5
Baths
0
Garages
243
Dom
8,100
Square feet
0.26
Acres
1910
Built
A noteworthy, gated NE Coastal Shingle style residence is perfectly positioned at the heart of Federal Ave E, one of Seattle's premiere streets. Conveniently located near schools; Bertschi School, Seattle Prep and Lowell Elementary are a short walk away while local landmarks the Seattle Asian Art Museum, St. Marks Cathedral and Volunteer Park are nearby. This landmark property 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. Three additional bedrooms plus an office/bedroom are in the main house with the fifth bedroom in the apartment. A complete studs up renovation in the early two thousands features architecture by Stephen Sullivan Designs and a top to bottom rebuild by Schultz Miller. The owners added a legal ADU apartment with its own private entry and built a new garage with a rooftop patio. The flat, grassy, level quarter acre fully enclosed and gated grounds were designed by renowned landscape architect David Pfeiffer and enhanced with specimen plantings by the present owner. A spectacular home for making cherished memories.
Price & Status History
| Date | Details | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Date: | Details: Price Reduced from $5,295,000 to $4,995,000 | |
| Date: | Details: Status Changed from Contingent to Active | – |
| Date: | Details: Status Changed from Active to Contingent | – |
| Date: | Details: Price Reduced from $5,850,000 to $5,295,000 |
Features of 1617 Federal Avenue E
| MLS® # | 2406616 |
|---|---|
| Price | $4,995,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 5.00 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 8,100 |
| Acres | 0.26 |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Colonial |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 1617 Federal Avenue E |
|---|---|
| Area | 390 - Central Seattle |
| Subdivision | Capitol Hill |
| City | Seattle |
| County | King |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98102 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 1 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Driveway, Attached Garage |
| View | City, Lake, Mountain(s), Ocean, See Remarks, Sound, Territorial |
| Is Waterfront | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dbl 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 |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s) |
| Heating | Radiant, Radiator |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 4 |
| Fireplaces | Gas, Wood Burning |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Wood |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete |
School Information
| District | Seattle |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Buyer To Verify |
| Middle | Buyer To Verify |
| High | Buyer To Verify |
Additional Information
| Days on Market | 243 |
|---|---|
| Cumulative Days on Market | 243 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Property Taxes | $54,628 |
Listing Details
| Office | Coldwell Banker Bain |
|---|
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