$4,575,000
Listed at $4,385,0005 bd•3.25 ba•4,460 sq ft
1251 21st Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112
• Listed Mar 26, 2026
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Listing Broker: Windermere Real Estate Midtown; Deirdre G. Doyle; 206-527-5445
Buyer Broker: Real Broker LLC
About this home
Wishing for a home of happiness, love and meticulous care, this stunning 1909 Bebb & Mendel residence prominently sited on a corner lot to capture Lake Washington and snowy Cascade Mountain views will entice. Rich in historic pedigree, timeless architecture and elegance, it is simultaneously updated for modern luxury. Garden-rich entrance features a structural water element, blooming daphne and the legendary Wishing Tree. Survey the engaging North Capitol Hill neighborhood from the welcoming front porch. Elegantly proportioned interiors are defined by high ceilings, an impressive entry with open stairwell, extraordinary original detailing and luminous stained-glass windows. The spectacular kitchen is anchored by a warm black walnut island, premium appliances, heated limestone floors, walk-in pantry, bar area and pet station. The primary suite offers a private sanctuary, with sparkling lake and mountain views, walls of custom closets, and a luxe bath with steam shower, soaking tub, heated floors, and adjoining sitting room with view balcony. All bedrooms are located on second and third floors. A wonderfully usable third-level ballroom includes a guest suite. Gracious outdoor living spaces feature a bluestone patio with firepit, hot tub, pizza oven, BBQ deck, and lush mature landscaping to create an exceptional setting for entertaining. The high-ceilinged lower level includes recreation space, gym and laundry. Two car detached garage complete this story of this remarkable home!
Listed by Deirdre G. Doyle • Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Listing updated: June 18, 2026 at 04:03am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2496917
Around this home
Property details
Interior features
- Bath Off Primary
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- French Doors
- Pantry
- Security System
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Water Heater
- Wet Bar
- Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Fireplace (wood burning)
- Partially Finished basement
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Double Oven
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms total
- 5 upstairs
Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- 1 three-quarter bathroom (shower, no tub)
- 1 half bathroom
- 3.25 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
- 1 on the main level
Layout
- 3 Story w/Bsmt
- 4,460 sq ft finished, 1,830 sq ft unfinished
Flooring
- Concrete
- Hardwood
- Slate
- Softwood
- Travertine
Heating & cooling
- Radiant heating
- Radiator heating
- Wall Furnace heating
- None cooling
Single-family home facts
As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS
Lot & site
- Topography
- Level,Partial Slope
- Vegetation
- Garden Space
- Lot number
- 1
- Zoning jurisdiction
- City
- Faces
- East
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric,Natural Gas
- Power production
- Electric, Natural Gas
- Water heater
- Gas
- Water heater location
- Basement
- Power company
- Seattle City Light
- Water company
- City of Seattle SPU
- Sewer company
- City of Seattle SPU
- Gas company
- PSE
- Garbage service
- City of Seattle SPU
- Irrigation water rights
- No
Rooms & extras
- Spa
- Yes
- Bathtubs
- 2
- Showers
- 3
- Fireplaces on main
- 1
New construction
- Square footage source
- Realist
- Lot size source
- Realist
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
Neighborhood mobility
Walk, bike & transit scores
Source: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score® are provided by Walk Score (walkscore.com), a third-party service. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.
Schools
Ratings via SchoolDiggerSeattle School District
- Fort Stevens ElementaryPublic · Grades PK-5 · State rank 291 of 1,1388/10
- Edmonds S. Meany Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6-8 · State rank 185 of 5146/10
- Garfield High SchoolPublic · Grades 9-12 · State rank 38 of 39610/10
Assigned schools for this property per the listing's MLS data. School district boundaries change — verify the exact assigned schools with the district before purchasing.
Home timeline for 1251 21st Avenue E
NWMLS via MLS GridEvery time this home was listed, went pending, changed price or closed on the NWMLS, with the county’s recorded sales and assessed values alongside.
- May 18, 2026SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2496917$4,575,000$1,026/sq ft
- Apr 2, 2026PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2496917$4,385,000$983/sq ft
- Mar 26, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2496917$4,385,000$983/sq ft
- Jun 24, 2013SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #487955$1,750,000$392/sq ft
- May 24, 2013PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #487955$1,795,000$402/sq ft
- May 15, 2013ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #487955$1,795,000$402/sq ft
Market pulse
Seattle is a balanced market.
Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.
Offer insight: Well-priced homes draw multiple offers; others sell close to asking.
List to sale price: The average home sells for about 1% below list price.
Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 42 days.
Recent sales nearby
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4%
Over list
20
Days on market
0.3 mi
Distance
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6 days ago
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5%
Under list
57
Days on market
0.3 mi
Distance
$1,875,000 Sold
1 week ago
5 bd•4 ba•~2,510 sq ft•Single Family
1919 E Eaton Place, Seattle, WA 98112
1%
Under list
55
Days on market
0.4 mi
Distance
$7,100,000 Sold
2 weeks ago
4 bd•4.75 ba•~7,096 sq ft•Single Family
2020 Parkside Drive E, Seattle, WA 98112
8%
Under list
205
Days on market
0.8 mi
Distance
$1,251,000 Sold
2 weeks ago
4 bd•1.75 ba•~2,180 sq ft•Single Family
1823 E Shelby Street, Seattle, WA 98112
4%
Over list
28
Days on market
1.0 mi
Distance
Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.
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Ask a RexMont agentMarket data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026
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