Views
Address
440 26th Avenue E, Seattle, WA
Price
$ 900,000
Property Attributes
- ID#2580569
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyKING
- CitySeattle
- AreaCentral Seattle
- NeighborhoodArboretum
- Zip98112
- Style1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Year Built1964
- Taxes$ 10656
- Price$ 900,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage1720
- Lot Size0.1148 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Property Description
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.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Mc Gilvra Elementary School | Meany Mid | Garfield High |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed $900,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1720 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | Baseboard,Wall Furnace |
| Cooling | None |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer |
| Security Features | Partially Fenced |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| View | City,Mountains,See Remarks,Territorial |
| Topography | Level,Partial Slope |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Building Name | Madison St Add |
| County | King |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | Arboretum |
| Facing Direction | West |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | GPS is accurate. Ensure you are navigating to 440 26th Ave *East*,cross street E Mercer St,one block north of E Madison St. |
| High School | Garfield High |
| City | Seattle |
| Entry Location | Main |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Seattle |
| MLS Area | 390 - Central Seattle |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 5000 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,Rehab Loan |
| Elementary School | Mc Gilvra |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 10656.4 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Meany Mid |
| Property Condition | Fair |
| Public Remarks | 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 cha |
| Structure Type | House |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Water Company | Seattle Public Utilities |
| Property Style | 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt. |
| NWM_ShowMapLink | Yes |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Bath Off Primary,Ceiling Fan(s),Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Dining Room,French Doors,High Tech Cabling,Walk-In Closet(s),Water Heater |
|---|---|
| Basement | Daylight,Finished |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile,Concrete,Hardwood |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | No |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Water Heater Type | Electric |
| Water Heater Location | Basement |
| Power Production Type | Electric |
| Baths Half Main | 1 |
| Baths Full Main | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Wood |
|---|---|
| Vegetation | Fruit Trees,Garden Space |
| Parking Features | Driveway,RV Parking |
| Lot Features | Curbs,Paved,Sidewalk,Value In Land |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Inclusions | Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s) |
| Foundation Details | Poured Concrete |
| Building Area Total | 1720 |
| Lot Dimensions | 50'x100' |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.1148 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Site Features | Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,RV Parking |
| Parking Uncovered Total | 2 |
| Lot Number | 58-59 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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