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Capitol Hill, Washington Average Home Sizes and Asking Prices
| Updated On: May 19, 2012 |
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Homes for Sale in Capitol Hill-Seattle Metro
Capitol Hill, Seattle Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Washington
The residential district of Capitol Hill in Seattle is a diverse, lively and urban area that offers charming homes for new residents. The community is bordered by Fuhrman Avenue on the north, 24th Avenue East on the east, East Pike Street on the south and Interstate 5 on the west.
The name Capitol Hill may be a mystery because there isn't a state capitol building in the area, but the appeal of the community's homes is clear. An eclectic and diverse population made famous by the city's well renowned grunge rock music genre has made it a popular area for tourists who enjoy the sidewalk scene on Broadway, the heart and home of the neighborhood. Distinctive shops, homes, movie houses, clubs, bars and cafés cater to small crowds. In the background of all the activity are houses of worship, elegant mansions and stately apartment buildings.
Seattle Community College and Cornish College of the Arts are located in Capitol Hill as well. Seattle University is near Capitol Hill, and many of its students and teachers gravitate to the community in their leisure hours. Other community landmarks and sites include Volunteer Park, the Richard Hugo House, historic Lake View Cemetery, St. Mark's Cathedral, and St. Joseph's Church. The 48-acre Volunteer Park features the Asian Art Museum, a conservatory and a historic water tower.
Interested homebuyers will find that Capitol Hill's housing market includes a terrific selection of stately homes, single-family residences, estates, townhomes and condos, as well as some land parcels for sale. | Area Information |
Capitol Hill, Seattle Real Estate Market Prices & Trends
The real estate market in Capitol Hill-Seattle Metro ranges from penthouses with amazing views and custom home upgrades to charming Victorian cottages and homes. The homes in Capitol Hill often reflect the diverse personality of the Seattle community itself. Whether stately mansion estates or a sunny condo, the properties tend to be well cared for. Prices for single-family homes in Capitol Hill range from the low $130,000s to well over $9 million. Capitol Hill's multi-million dollar homes are usually elegant in style and either newly built or very old, but always meticulously maintained. Family-sized homes within this metro area are generally priced between $500,000 and $800,000. Condominium and townhouse real estate in Capitol Hill ranges from $105,000 to upwards of $6 million, depending on size and location.
Capitol Hill-Seattle Metro Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $965,860 compared to $995,422 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -3%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Capitol Hill-Seattle Metro WA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Capitol Hill-Seattle Metro to help you find the best home! |