440 26th Avenue E, Seattle, 98112
MLS® #: 2580569
Active, 7 Days on Market
Listing Office: Windermere R E Mount Baker
Last Update: 2026-09-18
3
Beds
1½
Baths
Garages
7
Dom
1,720
Square feet
0.11
Acres
1964
Built
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. Located 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 - with even better views unlocked by redeveloping to 3+ stories. 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. Developers, investors, or those seeking long-term upside: 50' street frontage x100' deep lot, 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. Seller-provided information includes title commitment, adjacent property survey, and consulting arborist report & tree inventory. Sold at land value. Buyer to verify development potential, ECA, and tree conditions with SDCI.
Features of 440 26th Avenue E
| MLS® # | 2580569 |
|---|---|
| Price | $900,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1.50 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 1,720 |
| Acres | 0.11 |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 440 26th Avenue E |
|---|---|
| Area | 390 - Central Seattle |
| Subdivision | Arboretum |
| City | Seattle |
| County | King |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98112 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Driveway, RV Parking |
| View | City, Mountains, See Remarks, Territorial |
| Is Waterfront | No |
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, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer |
| Heating | Baseboard, Wall Furnace |
| Cooling | None |
| Fireplace | No |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Wood |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete |
School Information
| District | Seattle |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Mc Gilvra |
| Middle | Meany Mid |
| High | Garfield High |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 10th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Cumulative Days on Market | 7 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Property Taxes | $10,656 |
Listing Details
| Office | Windermere R E Mount Baker |
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