440 26th Avenue E Seattle, WA 98112
Listing Courtesy of: MLS LogoNorthwest MLS as distributed by MLS GRID / Listed By: Corrie Watterson, Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker

  440 26th Avenue E Seattle, WA 98112

Active (4 Days)
$900,000 (USD)

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. 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. Lot measures 50' of street frontage x 100' deep. Seller-provided information includes title commitment, adjacent property survey, and consulting arborist report & tree inventory. 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. Buyer to verify development potential, ECA, and tree conditions with SDCI. Sold at land value.

MLS #:
2580570
Taxes
$10,656(2026)
Lot Size
5,000 SQFT
Type
Land
Building Name
Madison St Add
Style
Res-Less Thn 1 Ac
Views
City, Territorial, See Remarks, Mountains
School District
Seattle
County
King County
Community
Arboretum

Listed By

Corrie Watterson, Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker
Source
Northwest MLS as distributed by MLS Grid
Last checked Sep 14 2026 at 8:21 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
Subdivision
  • Arboretum
Lot Information
  • Curbs
  • Sidewalk
  • Paved
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 0
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected
  • Sewer: On Property
School Information
  • Elementary School: Mc Gilvra
  • Middle School: Meany Mid
  • High School: Garfield High
Additional Listing Info
  • Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation not binding unless confirmed by separate agreement among applicable parties.
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