Rockhood
$900,000List price
3 bed · 1.5 bath · 1,720 sq ft
Active

440 26th Avenue E · Seattle, WA 98112

Source: NWMLS · Windermere R E Mount Baker · Corrie Watterson #NWM2580569

About this home

Ideally-located view property in the quiet, leafy Arboretum neighborhood of East Capitol Hill. Renovate or redevelop this 2-level, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home on a generous 5000 sq ft lot. Located on a charming side street of $2M+ homes, just blocks from Madison Valley's excellent restaurants, cafés, boutique shops, Washington Park Arboretum, and the new PCC grocery store. 88 WalkScore. Home offers territorial, Cascade mountain, and Bellevue city views from both floors - with even better views unlocked by redeveloping to 3+ stories. Or, invest in a cosmetic rehab of this solid 1964 home, which features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths on the main floor, oak hardwoods, views from the east-facing rooms, newer windows, primary with half bath and balcony, and copper plumbing. Downstairs, find a finished full-height daylight basement with French doors opening to a large deck and territorial views - perfect for future ADU or expansion potential. Two off-street driveway parking spots. Developers, investors, or those seeking long-term upside: 50' street frontage x100' deep lot, zoned Neighborhood Residential inside a Frequent Transit Service Area and Major Transit Stop walkshed (no parking required). Blocks to express bus to downtown, 8, 11, 43, 48 buses. Seller-provided information includes title commitment, adjacent property survey, and consulting arborist report & tree inventory. Sold at land value. Buyer to verify development potential, ECA, and tree conditions with SDCI.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Stories
1 story
Condition
Fair
Year built
1964
Lot size
5,000 sq ft (0.11 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2580569

Interior

Heating
Baseboard, Wall Furnace
Cooling
None
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
Topography
Level,Partial Slope
View
City, Mountains, See Remarks, Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Parking features
Driveway, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Arboretum
Property tax
$10,656 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 10, 2026
Days on market
9
Price per sq ft
$523
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, Rehab Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2026-09-10
Active$900,000
2001-05-17
Sold$219,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Mc Gilvra
Middle
Meany Mid
High
Garfield High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 13% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere R E Mount Baker

Listing agent: Corrie Watterson.

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Data last updated 2026-09-13.