Designed with intention and executed with precision, this North Capitol Hill residence is a study in refined modern living. Conceived to maximize privacy while capturing sweeping views of Portage Bay, Lake Washington, and the Cascade Mountains, the home feels both serene and expansive—an architectural retreat above the city. Clean, confident lines and elevated finishes define the interior. Open living and dining spaces are framed by walls of glass that draw the eye outward, allowing water, sky, and mountains to become part of the design. The flow is effortless, with proportions that feel generous yet intimate, ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. Every element of the home was thoughtfully considered, from its siting to its systems. Subtle, high-performance design choices work quietly in the background, enhancing comfort and efficiency without compromising aesthetics. Radiant warmth underfoot, natural light throughout, and a seamless connection to the landscape create an environment that feels curated, calm, and enduring. This is a home for the buyer who values architecture, privacy, and presence—where luxury is expressed not through excess, but through intention, craftsmanship, and an extraordinary setting.
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate Midtown
$3,940,000
1527 E Howe Street, Seattle, WA 98112
3beds
2,860sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2011
4,486.68 Square Feet Lot
$3,741,200 Zestimate®
$1,378/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Natural light throughoutRadiant warmth underfootWalls of glassElevated finishesClean confident linesRefined modern living
- 52 days |
- 2,874 |
- 138 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 18, 2026 at 12:34pm
Listed by:
Kim Wesselman,
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2472193
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Radiant, Electric, Geothermal, Solar PV
Cooling
- Ductless, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: System room
Features
- Bath Off Primary
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,860
- Total interior livable area: 2,860 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Security System, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal,Lake
Lot
- Size: 4,486.68 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2125049053
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 2011
Details
- Builder name: Charter Construction
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,378/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,227,000
- Annual tax amount: $21,067
- Date on market: 11/27/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 113 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$3,741,200
$3.55M - $3.93M
$5,608/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,940,000+275.2%$1,378/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2472193 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2009 | Sold | $1,050,000+10.5%$367/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2006 | Sold | $950,000$332/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26039929 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,067 +13.2% | $2,227,000 +11.6% |
| 2023 | $18,613 +2.7% | $1,996,000 -8% |
| 2022 | $18,130 +6.8% | $2,170,000 +16.2% |
| 2021 | $16,977 +4.4% | $1,868,000 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $16,264 -7.2% | $1,697,000 -8.4% |
| 2019 | $17,524 +11.6% | $1,852,000 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $15,709 +0.1% | $1,848,000 +15.3% |
| 2017 | $15,697 +38.3% | $1,603,000 +7.7% |
| 2016 | $11,354 | $1,489,000 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $11,354 | $1,360,000 +13.8% |
| 2014 | $11,354 | $1,195,000 +6.5% |
| 2013 | $11,354 | $1,122,000 +15.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $974,000 -4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,023,000 +27.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $801,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $801,000 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $785,000 +2.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $763,000 -18.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $936,000 +45.3% |
| 2001 | $7,478 +3% | $644,000 +9.2% |
| 2000 | $7,258 | $590,000 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$22,190/mo
Principal & interest
$19498
Property taxes
$2692
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Getting around
54 / 100
Good TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Montlake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Edmonds S. Meany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Garfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Montlake
- Middle: Meany Mid
- High: Garfield High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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