Listed by John L. Scott, Inc., Bought with COMPASS
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

320 Melrose Ave E Unit 305 Seattle, WA 98102

Capitol Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $488,045

2 Beds
2 Baths
965 Sq Ft
1966 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 27, 2025

Last sale price $512,000 $531 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,741 / mo

123 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Modern Architecture
  • End Unit
  • Property is near public transit and bus stop
  • Sauna
  • Elevator

About This Home

As of January 2025

Now listed at $519,900. Experience iconic views of downtown Seattle and the Space Needle from your newly renovated condo as the sun sets. This stylish 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features an open and airy floor plan, sleek tile flooring, and abundant natural light from west-facing windows. The spacious layout is perfect for entertaining, while secure garage parking and access to the building’s sauna provide added comfort and convenience. Nestled in the vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, you’re just minutes away from downtown, South Lake Union, and the best dining, shopping, and entertainment the area has to offer. Pet-friendly and move-in ready, this condo is your gateway to urban living at its finest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Sather

John L. Scott, Inc. License #81882 Listed on: 08/20/2024

John L. Scott, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Kimberly Shaeffer

John L. Scott, Inc. License #122204

Last Buyer's Agent

Leighsa Balland

COMPASS License #117266

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2280028

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • West Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $627 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Common or Shared Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 965 Sq Ft Home
  • Insulated Windows
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit and bus stop

Schools

  • Lowell Elementary School
  • Meany Mid Middle School
  • Garfield High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, earthquake insurance, garbage, sewer, water
  • 28 Units
  • The Sentinel Condos
  • Capitol Hill Subdivision
  • Park Phone <<Park Manager Phone>> | Manager Self Management
  • 6-Story Property

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Elevator
  • Lobby

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,834

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$627 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Building Name: The Sentinel
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 965
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • RemodeledUpdated: true
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,End Unit,Insulated Windows,Primary Bath,Walk-in Closet
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2280028?w=Consumer&agent=47111
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Lower
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony/Deck/Patio, Ceramic Tile, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Washer
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 6
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • StorageNo: #305
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • StorageLocation: Storage Locker

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Bay, City, Mountain(s), Sound
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Wood
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ViewFrom: Unit

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Common Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Elevator, High Speed Int Avail, Lobby Entrance, Sauna, See Remarks
  • Park Manager Name: Self Management
  • Park Manager Phone: 000-000-0000
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 627
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • CoOp: false
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Elevator,High Speed Int Avail,Lobby Entrance,Sauna,See Remarks

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Garbage, See Remarks, Sewer, Water
  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Seattle
  • High School: Garfield High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Meany Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 7693700305
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • RentalCap: Below Rental Cap (See Remarks)
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4834

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 28
  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowell

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2024
Closed on
Jan 6, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Andy Sather
John L. Scott, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Leighsa Balland
COMPASS
List Price
$545,900
Sold Price
$512,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,900
-6.21%
Views
106
Current Estimated Value
$488,045

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$23,955
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.12%
Original Mortgage
$486,400
Outstanding Balance
$478,264
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$9,781

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2017
Closed on
Sep 5, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gina Hasson
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Barnard
Marketplace Sotheby's Intl Rty
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.72%
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2016
Closed on
Jun 16, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Chotzen
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Eric Premo
COMPASS
List Price
$499,950
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,950
-9.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.84%
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$512,000 First American Title
$512,000 First American Title Insurance
$540,000 Chicago Title Company
$450,000 First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $486,400
Previous Owner $410,000
Previous Owner $432,000
Previous Owner $337,500
Previous Owner $22,000
Previous Owner $35,000
Previous Owner $33,568
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Sold $512,000 0.0% $531 / Sq Ft
12/21/2024 12/21/24 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2024 12/15/24 Off Market $512,000 -- --
10/23/2024 10/23/24 Price Changed $519,900 -3.7% $539 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Price Changed $539,900 -1.1% $559 / Sq Ft
08/20/2024 08/20/24 For Sale $545,900 +1.1% $566 / Sq Ft
09/18/2017 09/18/17 Sold $540,000 +0.9% $560 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2017 08/08/17 For Sale $535,000 +18.9% $554 / Sq Ft
06/22/2016 06/22/16 Sold $450,000 0.0% $466 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/28/2016 05/28/16 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2016 05/27/16 Price Changed $449,900 -3.2% $466 / Sq Ft
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Price Changed $465,000 -3.1% $482 / Sq Ft
05/02/2016 05/02/16 Price Changed $479,950 -4.0% $497 / Sq Ft
04/18/2016 04/18/16 For Sale $499,950 -- $518 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,117 $508,000 $220,600 $287,400
2024 $4,867 $521,000 $220,600 $300,400
2023 $4,834 $526,000 $220,600 $305,400
2022 $4,515 $514,000 $209,500 $304,500
2021 $4,065 $504,000 $209,500 $294,500
2020 $5,005 $430,000 $220,600 $209,400
2018 $4,036 $533,000 $190,200 $342,800
2017 $3,190 $417,000 $193,000 $224,000
2016 $3,144 $340,000 $68,900 $271,100
2015 $1,962 $327,000 $68,900 $258,100
2014 -- $317,000 $68,900 $248,100
2013 -- $246,000 $68,900 $177,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2280028

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 769370-0305

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