Rockhood
$850,000List price
Active

1609 E Alder Street · Seattle, WA 98122

Source: NWMLS · Windermere R.E. Shoreline · Tommy Quach #NWM2566584

About this home

Two living spaces. Multiple income strategies. One unbeatable Seattle location. Here is house-hacking opportunity in the heart of the Central Area/First Hill. Live in one unit while renting the other to help offset your mortgage, space for multigenerational living, or rent both for added income potential. The spacious main-level residence offers 2 bed and 1 full bathroom, an open & light-filled floor plan, and beautifully refinished original hardwood floors. The updated kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a gas range. Upstairs, the bright 1 bed, 1 bath residence has its own kitchen, dining, in-unit washer/dryer combination, and an abundance of windows that fill the space with natural light. This property delivers something increasingly difficult to find in central Seattle: real outdoor space. The fully fenced grounds include an expansive front yard, backyard space, and a private side yard with a covered gazebo perfect for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing outside. Fresh exterior paint, one dedicated parking space, and plentiful street parking complete the package. With a 98 Walk Score, this location puts Seattle U, Swedish Medical, Harborview, Seattle Central College, cafés, restaurants, groceries, and transit within easy reach. Whether you are searching for a home that can help pay for itself, a multigenerational setup, or a property rental potential, this is the flexibility you have been waiting for.

Location

Basics

Property type
Multi Family
Style
Duplex
Stories
2 stories
Year built
1966
Building area
1,690 sq ft
Lot size
3,320 sq ft (0.08 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2566584

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood, Wood Products
Roof
Flat
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Paved
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
1

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
First Hill
Property tax
$8,517 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Aug 6, 2026
Days on market
45
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2026-08-06
Active$850,000
2024-04-16
Sold$786,000
2010-06-14
Sold$305,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

High
Garfield High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 13% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere R.E. Shoreline

Listing agent: Tommy Quach.

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Data last updated 2026-08-14.