505 Belmont Avenue E #1101 · Seattle, WA 98102
Source: NWMLS · Real Residential · Eric Akines #NWM2564487
About this home
This is the one you've been waiting for! Penthouse perfection atop the iconic Lamplighter Building, designed by acclaimed architect Ted LaCourse in 1962 to coincide with the Seattle World's Fair—a true Midcentury Modern landmark on Capitol Hill. One of only 4 top-floor penthouse units in the entire building, this rare end unit residence is seldom available to purchase and boasts 3 large bedrooms. The unit underwent a thorough studs-out renovation by the current owners, featuring efficient mini-split heating and A/C in addition to hydronic radiant heat. Sweeping 180-degree west-facing views across the Seattle skyline to Lake Union, the Space Needle, Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains beyond from a 40 ft private terrace with huge walls of glass filling the home with natural light by day and incredible, vibrant and ever-changing sunsets as well as a glittering city by night. This building is about a lifestyle where residents enjoy a beautiful outdoor pool with a recently renovated deck and gorgeous plantings, creating a private resort-like retreat above the city. As a resident of Capitol Hill, you will have incredible proximity to amazing restaurants, nightlife, boutiques, coffee shops, and parks, with easy access to downtown and South Lake Union. Original midcentury architecture, a beautifully updated interior, and unforgettable views—a rare opportunity to own a piece of Seattle history. Welcome Home!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Condominium
- Style
- Mid-Century Modern
- Stories
- 1 story
- Year built
- 1962
- Building area
- 1,503 sq ft
- Lot size
- 27,790 sq ft (0.64 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2564487
Interior
- Heating
- Ductless, Radiant
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Flooring
- Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Interior features
- Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, End Unit, Ice Maker, Penthouse, Primary Bathroom, Top Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Washer, Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Cement/Concrete, Stone
- Roof
- Torch Down
- Lot features
- Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- View
- Bay, City, Islands, Mountains, Sound
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 1
- Parking features
- Common Garage
Utilities
- Power
- Electric
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Capitol Hill
- Community features
- Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Game/Rec Rm, Garden Space, High Speed Int Avail, Laundry Room, Lobby Entrance, Pool
- HOA dues
- $1,633/mo
- Property tax
- $11,056 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Aug 20, 2026
- Days on market
- 3
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2012-02-01
- Sold$612,000
Schools
School district: Seattle
- Elementary
- Lowell
- Middle
- Meany Mid
- High
- Garfield High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 13% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Real Residential
Listing agent: Eric Akines.
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Data last updated 2026-08-24.