Rockhood
$1,125,000List price
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 2,370 sq ft
Active

226 21st Avenue E · Seattle, WA 98112

Source: NWMLS · Ensemble · Melissa Clark #NWM2600646

About this home

A distinctive investment opportunity in the heart of Capitol Hill - leafy views and a lovely outlook toward the green space of Miller Playfield add to this special setting. Two separate residences on one property offer tremendous flexibility for investors and owner-occupants alike. The character-filled, updated 1910 front house features a large living/dining space, 2 bedrooms (with original fir floors) and 1 full bath on the main floor. With its own exterior entrance, the lower level offers a beautifully finished bonus room ideal as a media space, home office, or nonconforming third bedroom, along with a convenient half bath. The expansive, partially finished space beyond presents exciting possibilities for additional living quarters or even possibly a third income-producing unit. A separately situated, 2022-built 1-bedroom DADU adds a valuable second residence and compelling income opportunity. (DADU currently rented on month-to-month lease.) Live in one and rent the other, explore multi-generational living, or add both to your investment portfolio. Professional property management rental estimates available upon request. Location is equally impressive: stroll to Capitol Hill's Link Light Rail and 19th Avenue favorites including Macrina, Cone & Steiner, Rocket Taco, and Hello Robin. Additional nightlife, Volunteer Park, all within easy reach. A rare combination of character, versatility, and long-term investment potential in one of Seattle's most desirable neighborhoods!

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Stories
1 story
Year built
1910
Lot size
4,200 sq ft (0.1 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2600646

Interior

Heating
Heat Pump, Wall Furnace
Cooling
Heat Pump
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Softwood, Vinyl Plank
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Fireplace
1 · Gas
Interior features
Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement Planked, Wood
Roof
Composition, Metal
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Parking features
Off Street

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Capitol Hill
Property tax
$13,494 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Nov 3, 2026
Days active
1
Price per sq ft
$475
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing, See Remarks, Subject To Tenant Rights

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2026-11-03
Active$1,125,000
2008-10-30
Sold$500,000
2001-06-29
Sold$322,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Garfield High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 13% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Ensemble

Listing agent: Melissa Clark.

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Data last updated 2026-11-04.