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Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is Seattle's most iconic urban neighborhood — a dense, walkable hub of culture, nightlife, restaurants, and progressive identity that has defined the city's character for decades.

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Walk Score
87
Transit Score
78
Bike Score

Living in Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is Seattle's most iconic urban neighborhood — a dense, walkable hub of culture, nightlife, restaurants, and progressive identity that has defined the city's character for decades. The market shows some cooling with a median of $594,500 and $571/sqft, a lengthy 66 DOM, and prices down 3.4% YoY, giving buyers more negotiating power in a neighborhood that rarely sits still for long. Capitol Hill's unmatched amenity density and light rail access ensure enduring long-term value.

Capitol Hill is the epicenter of Seattle's cultural and social life, with hundreds of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, music venues, and independent boutiques packed into a few walkable square miles. Cal Anderson Park serves as the neighborhood's living room, hosting everything from pickup soccer to major festivals, while the Capitol Hill light rail station connects residents to downtown in minutes. The neighborhood's identity is proudly LGBTQ+-friendly and arts-forward, drawing creatives, professionals, and anyone who wants Seattle's most vibrant urban experience.

Urban professionals and remote workers — Light rail access and walkability reduce car dependence while proximity to Amazon and downtown offices keeps commutes short. Culture-first buyers and creatives — Capitol Hill's arts scene, music venues, and community identity are a primary draw for those who want to live at the center of Seattle's cultural conversation. Opportunistic buyers and investors — The current 3.4% price decline and 66 DOM offer negotiating leverage in a neighborhood with strong long-term demand and rental income potential.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-12.8% YoY
$1,700,000
$569
$/sqft
118
Days
17
Sold
Condo-6.0% YoY
$403,750
$562
$/sqft
50
Days
42
Sold
Townhouse-15.6% YoY
$840,000
$609
$/sqft
62
Days
15
Sold

5-Year Price Trends

Quarterly median sale price. Source: Redfin. Hover to highlight.

Q4 2025. Quarterly data from Redfin. Low sales volume can cause quarter-to-quarter volatility.

Getting Around

Capitol Hill occupies the ridge east of downtown Seattle, roughly bounded by Interstate 5 to the west, 23rd Avenue to the east, Pike Street to the south, and Roanoke Street to the north, with distinct sub-areas including the Pike-Pine corridor and the quieter north Capitol Hill.

Key commute times:

  • Downtown Seattle: 10 min by car, 6 min by light rail
  • Amazon South Lake Union: 10 min by car, 15 min by bus
  • Microsoft Redmond: 30 min by car, 50 min by light rail
  • Amazon Bellevue: 25 min by car, 40 min by light rail
  • Seattle Childrens Hospital: 15 min by car, 20 min by bus

Highlights

  • Unmatched walkability and urban amenity density in Seattle
  • Capitol Hill Link light rail station — downtown in 6 minutes
  • World-class dining, nightlife, and entertainment scene
  • Cal Anderson Park — one of Seattle's most beloved green spaces
  • Buyer's market conditions with prices down 3.4% YoY
  • Iconic LGBTQ+-friendly and arts-forward neighborhood identity

Schools

Stevens Elementary School

Elementary
6/10

Meany Middle School

Middle
5/10

Garfield High School

High School
7/10

Thinking about Capitol Hill?

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