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Minor

Minor is a small, centrally located neighborhood in Seattle's First Hill/Capitol Hill corridor, characterized by dense urban living, proximity to major medical institutions, and walkable access to ...

95
Walk Score
82
Transit Score
70
Bike Score

Living in Minor

Minor is a small, centrally located neighborhood in Seattle's First Hill/Capitol Hill corridor, characterized by dense urban living, proximity to major medical institutions, and walkable access to Capitol Hill's amenities. The median of $780,000 at $559 per square foot reflects premium urban density pricing, while 86 days on market and a modest -2.5% YoY dip suggest more negotiating leverage for patient buyers. Its location adjacent to First Hill makes it particularly appealing to healthcare workers and those who prize walkability above all.

Minor offers some of the most walkable urban living in all of Seattle, with Capitol Hill's restaurants, bars, boutiques, and nightlife just blocks away and First Hill's medical campus providing an institutional anchor. The neighborhood is compact and dense, making it better suited to those who thrive in a vertical urban environment than those seeking space and quiet. Excellent bus and streetcar access reduces car dependency, and the proximity to the Broadway retail corridor, Cal Anderson Park, and the Pike-Pine corridor creates a genuinely vibrant day-to-night lifestyle.

Healthcare professional โ€” Walking distance to First Hill's hospital cluster eliminates commute stress and maximizes time savings. Urban minimalist or condo buyer โ€” Near-perfect walkability and transit access enable a truly car-optional lifestyle steps from Seattle's most vibrant neighborhood. Amazon or tech worker โ€” A quick commute to South Lake Union or downtown, combined with Capitol Hill's social scene, makes Minor a compelling live-work-play hub.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-16.1% YoY
$1,020,500
$586
$/sqft
83
Days
10
Sold
Condo+2.3% YoY
$449,975
$519
$/sqft
54
Days
4
Sold
Townhouse-2.5% YoY
$780,000
$559
$/sqft
138
Days
13
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

Minor is a compact neighborhood on the western slope of Capitol Hill, roughly bounded by Broadway to the east, I-5 to the west, E Pike Street to the north, and S Jackson Street to the south. It overlaps with the First Hill medical district.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 40 min by car or 55 min by transit
  • Amazon South Lake Union: 15 min by car or 20 min on foot
  • Downtown Seattle: 10 min by car or 15 min walk
  • First Hill Hospitals: 5 min walk
  • Swedish Medical Center: 5 min walk

Highlights

  • Walk score of 95 โ€” among the highest in Seattle
  • 5-minute walk to Swedish, Virginia Mason, and First Hill hospital campuses
  • Steps from Capitol Hill's renowned dining and nightlife on Broadway and Pike-Pine
  • Excellent bus and First Hill Streetcar connectivity
  • 86-day DOM and -2.5% YoY give buyers negotiating leverage
  • Garfield High School attendance area โ€” one of Seattle's best

Schools

Lowell Elementary

Elementary
6/10

Washington Middle School

Middle
6/10

Garfield High School

High School
8/10

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