2218 E Prospect Street, Seattle, 98112

5 Bedrooms

5 Total Bathrooms

8,010 Sq. Ft.

6,918 Sq. Ft. Lot

$5,000,000

Welcome to 2218 E Prospect, a beautifully preserved 1913 masterpiece honoring original craftsmanship across 8,010 square feet. This exceptional five-bedroom, four-bathroom estate grandly balances timeless architectural scale with approachable, sophisticated warmth.

The main level opens with a breathtaking grand foyer and sweeping staircase. An exceptional living room with a wood-burning fireplace flows into a Lake Washington-facing sunroom, while a stately formal dining room sits opposite for seamless entertaining.

Upstairs, the second level hosts an office and two en-suite bedrooms. The third floor offers two additional bedrooms and a billiard room, while the lower level features a massive ballroom turned wine and music lounge.

Situated on a premier, tree-lined street in Seattle's most storied enclave, this legacy home perfectly balances quiet luxury with the vibrant, walkable energy of North Capitol Hill.

BUILT IN THE EARLY 1900s

This home has been lovingly restored to preserve its spirit while incorporating essential modern comforts.

THE LOCATION

Located in the leafy hills of North Capitol Hill, this home is tucked away on a quiet street while still walkable to parks, schools, and neighborhood favorites.

Parks: Washington Park Arboretum, Volunteer Park, Interlaken Trail, and Lake Washington Boulevard greenways.

Schools: Nearby private and public options including Bertschi School, Seattle Prep, Stevens Elementary, and Bush School.

Shops and Dining: Close to the retail core of Capitol Hill, with easy access to 15th Ave E, Madison Valley restaurants, and the Pike-Pine corridor.

Transportation: Easy access to I-5, 520, and downtown. Close to bus lines and light rail at Capitol Hill Station.

AT A GLANCE

• Stately Tudor architecture with commanding brick and half-timber gables

• Grand entry foyer featuring a sweeping architectural spiral staircase

• Gleaming hardwoods, stately wainscoting, and pristine crown molding throughout

• Formal living and dining spaces designed for seamless grand-scale entertaining

• Chef’s kitchen featuring crisp white cabinetry and a rich wood center island

• Luxurious primary suite with a boutique closet, dressing station, and private terrace access

• Versatile upper levels with architectural eaved bedrooms, skylights, and a private office

• Expansive lower-level bonus space with a classic brick hearth

• Sweeping multi-level viewing decks offering panoramic water and evergreen vistas

• Beautifully curated gardens, flagstone patios, and an intimate timber-framed dining terrace

• Detached multi-car brick garage accessible via a private brick driveway

MAIN LEVEL FEATURES

The main floor showcases timeless period craftsmanship and fluid architectural transitions, offering a sophisticated setting for daily living and grand entertaining.

• Dramatic entry foyer anchors the home with warm wood tones, crisp millwork, and a striking sense of arrival.

• Formal living room centered around a classic brick fireplace, featuring period-accurate artisan built-ins and multi-lite French doors.

• Enclosed sunroom provides a light-filled sanctuary boasting its own cozy brick hearth and tranquil garden outlooks.

• Formal formal dining room boasts soaring coffered ceilings, stately wainscoting, and an elegant brass chandelier framed by large shuttered windows.

• Chef's kitchen beautifully appointed with premium finishes, a functional wood prep island, and garden-facing windows that fill the space with light.

UPPER + THIRD FLOOR FEATURES

The upper levels offer a collection of private sanctuaries, versatile workspaces, and breathtaking vantage points over the surrounding landscape.

• Sweeping spiral staircase is an architectural centerpiece showcasing remarkable historic craftsmanship from above.

• Primary suite retreat complete with a boutique built-in closet, dual vanities, a dedicated dressing station, and direct French door access to a spectacular water-view terrace.

• Upper landing includes an intimate gallery lounge and a secondary library space behind classic French doors.

• Inspiring home office outfitted with stately floor-to-ceiling wood bookshelves designed for quiet focus.

• Charming eaved bedrooms in upper-level illuminated by oversized windows and architectural skylights.

• Billiards room is a magnificent, sky-lit entertainment space that serves as the ultimate casual gathering spot, framed by sweeping skyline views.

• Meticulously updated baths seamlessly blending timeless subway tile, dramatic dark stone, and vintage-style brass fixtures.

LOWER LEVEL FEATURES

The substantial lower level delivers an exceptional, flexible environment for recreation, wellness, and casual entertaining.

• Expansive recreation room anchored by rich wood paneling, classic built-ins, and a warm brick fireplace.

• Flexible footprint provides versatile layout offering ample space for a personal home gym, media room, or secondary lounge.

EXTERIOR OF HOME

Embraced by mature privacy and natural beauty, the exterior grounds function as an elevated, open-air extension of the estate.

• Panoramic terraces finished with stone tile and custom wrought-iron railings overlooking the water.

• Secluded stone patio offers tranquil venue for outdoor lounging nestled under a mature tree canopy.

• Timber-framed dining terrace provides intimate, old-world outdoor setting designed for effortless grilling and alfresco dining.

• Professionally landscaped garden beds bisected by winding brick and flagstone pathways.

• Detached multi-car garage features a handsome brick facade and custom wood-paneled carriage door.

UPDATES THROUGHOUT HOME

Interior Remodels and Custom Finishes

• Refinished 1st-floor flooring

• Replaced primary bathroom vanity tops

• Added custom all-wood shutters in the 2nd-floor office

• Added curtains on the French door in the primary bedroom

• Removed carpeting and refinished all floors on the 3rd-floor and on the back stairs

• Added built-in bookshelves on the 3rd-floor landing

• Fully finished the two walk-in closets in the 3rd-floor game room

• Fully remodeled basement bathroom

• Refinished basement flooring

Mechanical and Infrastructure Updates

• New high-efficiency boiler and hot water heater, with complete removal of the old boiler

• Completed structural earthquake retrofit

• Installed extra insulation and protective coating on the boiler pipes in the basement to safely cover the asbestos

• Cleaned up electrical and plumbing pipes in the workshop and laundry room, rerouting as many as possible through the joists

• Rerouted plumbing pipes in the basement and in the 2nd-floor office closet to open up space under the ceiling

• Removed the old intercom system

Attic, Windows, and Exterior

• Repaired multiple windows throughout the home to ensure they are fully operational

• Repaired drain on the 2nd-floor balcony, removed old tiles, recoated the surface, and installed new tiles

• Installed flooring in the attic to enclose insulation and provide functional storage space

• Added attic fans with remote control functionality

• Replaced the garage door threshold cement and installed a new garage door