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Stevens

Stevens is an affluent, established neighborhood in Seattle's First Hill/Capitol Hill upper tier, where a median price of $1,049,950 and $633/sqft reflect demand for its gracious homes and central ...

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Living in Stevens

Stevens is an affluent, established neighborhood in Seattle's First Hill/Capitol Hill upper tier, where a median price of $1,049,950 and $633/sqft reflect demand for its gracious homes and central prestige location. With a 13-day median DOM and +10.3% YoY appreciation, this is a competitive seller's market where well-priced homes move fast. Stevens appeals to discerning buyers who want walkable access to Capitol Hill culture within a quieter, tree-canopied residential setting.

Stevens offers a refined urban residential experience with canopied streets, grand older homes, and instant access to Capitol Hill's world-class restaurant and bar scene on Pike/Pine and Broadway. Cal Anderson Park is nearby for weekend recreation, and the neighborhood's elevation provides views and a sense of remove from city bustle. Strong appreciation and tight inventory create urgency for buyers considering this pocket.

Established Professional โ€” Prestige location, strong appreciation, and walkable urban lifestyle match the priorities of high-earning buyers seeking a forever home. Medical Professional โ€” Walking commute to Swedish, Virginia Mason, and Harborview combined with upscale neighborhood character is a rare combination. Upsizing Capitol Hill Buyer โ€” Buyers graduating from Capitol Hill condos find more space and quiet in Stevens while preserving the walkable lifestyle they love.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-27.1% YoY
$1,421,500
$677
$/sqft
5
Days
14
Sold
Condo-16.0% YoY
$485,000
$598
$/sqft
15
Days
8
Sold
Townhouse-12.3% YoY
$775,000
$633
$/sqft
18
Days
5
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

Stevens occupies the elevated residential pocket between Capitol Hill and First Hill, generally bounded by E Union Street to the south, E Prospect Street to the north, 15th Avenue E to the east, and Broadway to the west.

Key commute times:

  • Downtown Seattle: 10 min by car or 25 min walk
  • Amazon Seattle: 15 min by car
  • Swedish Medical Center: 8 min walk
  • Microsoft Redmond: 35 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 30 min by car

Highlights

  • Fastest-moving market in the batch โ€” 13-day median DOM
  • Strong +10.3% YoY appreciation signals sustained desirability
  • Walking distance to Capitol Hill's best restaurants and nightlife
  • Prestigious, tree-lined residential streets with architectural character
  • Adjacent to First Hill medical campus
  • Top-rated Stevens Elementary within the neighborhood

Schools

Stevens Elementary School

Elementary
8/10

Meany Middle School

Middle
5/10

Garfield High School

High School
8/10

Thinking about Stevens?

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