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A vibrant neighborhood with elegant homes.

Median Home Rent (PER MONTH)

Studio / 1 BR
39% Complete

1,582

2 Bedrooms
60% Complete

2,450

3 Bedrooms
95% Complete

3,900

4 Bedrooms
100% Complete

4,100


Median Home Price

Studio / 1 BR
29% Complete

349K

2 Bedrooms
48% Complete

575K

3 Bedrooms
73% Complete

876K

4 Bedrooms
100% Complete

1.2M

Good For
  • Couples without kids
  • Families
  • LGBTQ
  • Professionals
  • Singles

 

What’s around
  • 230 Restaurants
  • 11 Banks
  • 21 Grocery stores/markets
  • 136 Nightlife options
  • 218 Shops
  • 0 Schools
  • 96 Fitness options

 


PUBLIC TRANSITGood

WALKABILITYExcellent

Safety

Capitol Hill has a high violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for Seattle.

  WHAT’S LIVING IN Capitol Hill LIKE?

There is no capitol building here but Capitol Hill is still a stately neighborhood. In fact, one section is referred to as "Millionaires Row". But for anyone with a smaller bank account, there are parts of the neighborhood with more modest homes and plenty of apartment buildings.

Capitol Hill is popular with young professionals and singles since it has so much to offer. It's had a vibrant nightlife since the 1970s and is known for a great selection of live music, bars, and restaurants. During the day you can hit up one of the many independent cafes and visit the unique shops. This is also a popular home to Seattle's gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender population.

And when you need to sweat out the previous night's indulgences you can go for a run in one of the many parks within its borders.

Parking can be difficult in some areas so you'll want to make sure a space is included with any home if you have a car.

Capitol Hill is bordered on the north by Portage Bay and Montlake, on the east by Broadmoor and Madison Valley, on the south by Central District and First Hill, and on the west by Eastlake, South Lake Union, and Downtown Seattle.

 

Commute:
Downtown Seattle: 2.1 miles / 10-20 minutes by car / 25 minutes by transit / 15 minutes by bike
Bellevue: 8.5 miles / 20-30 minutes by car / 50-55 minutes by transit
Redmond: 16.1 miles / 25-35 minutes by car / 45-50 minutes by transit

Capitol

 

Local Flavor   Capitol Hill LOCAL schools

PK-5 GRADES
Lowell Elementary School

Parent Rating:

Type:public
Distance:0.2 mi

K-8 GRADES
St Joseph School

Parent Rating:

Type:private
Distance:0.34 mi

K-8 GRADES
Bright Water Waldorf School

Parent Rating:

Type:private
Distance:0.47 mi

n/a GRADES
Puget Sound Primary School

Parent Rating:

Type:private
Distance:0.49 mi

K-5 GRADES
Stevens Elementary School

Parent Rating:

Type:public
Distance:0.49 mi

 

Local Flavor   Capitol Hill Local Flavor

Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room

Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room 1124 PIKE ST SEATTLE, WA 98101 MAP
roastery.starbucks.com

Starbucks Reserve Roastery and coffee shop with a unique and luxe atmosphere. 

Quinn's

Quinn's 1001 E PIKE ST SEATTLE, WA 98122 MAP
quinnspubseattle.com

At Quinn’s, they offer a creative take on bar food, beer, and Bourbons.

Elysian Brewing

Elysian Brewing 1221 E PIKE ST SEATTLE, WA 98122 MAP

Known for variety, Elysian has brewed over 350 craft beers since it opened on Capitol Hill in 1996.

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