Rockhood
$1,749,000List price
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,710 sq ft
Active

209 12th Ave E · Seattle, WA 98102

Source: NWMLS · Windermere R.E. Port Townsend · Willis Johnson #NWM2544229

About this home

Architecturally significant, custom-built modern residence in the heart of Capitol Hill, featured in multiple publications and designed for those who value originality, craftsmanship, and enduring quality. Built without compromise, the home features exceptional materials, radiant floor heating throughout, and precision construction. At its core is a fully custom chef’s kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, Bosch appliances, wine refrigerator, built-in bar cabinetry, and refined finishes ideal for both serious cooking and entertaining. A sculptural custom staircase anchors the interior, complemented by custom-crafted high-end wood doors. Spa-inspired baths include Toto Neorest robotic toilets and Grohe premium fixtures. Walls of glass and clerestory windows frame iconic views of the Space Needle, Seattle skyline, and surrounding mountains. A private rooftop deck with Brazilian hardwood decking and landscaping offers panoramic city-to-mountain views. Additional highlights include smart home automation with monitored security, Brazilian Tigerwood floors, built-in closets, tankless water heater, garage storage, and low-maintenance landscaping—a rare opportunity where design, function, and location converge.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Modern
Stories
Multi/split level
Condition
Very Good
Year built
2007
Lot size
1,749 sq ft (0.04 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2544229

Interior

Heating
Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
None
Flooring
Concrete, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Interior features
Bath Off Primary
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Metal/Vinyl, Wood
Roof
Flat
Lot features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
View
Bay, City, Mountains, Strait
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
1
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Capitol Hill
Property tax
$11,701 (2025)

Transaction

Listed on
Jun 22, 2026
Days on market
221
Price per sq ft
$1,023
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2008-08-04
Sold$880,000

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. Port Townsend

Listing agent: Willis Johnson.

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Data last updated 2026-08-25.