Vintage Capitol Hill condo, going for $950,000, invokes 1920s Seattle charm

Set inside the stately brick and marble of Seattle's Oak Manor, this Capitol Hill condo combines old Seattle charm with iconic views of the modern city. The condo, unit 1 at  730 Belmont Avenue East, could be yours for $950,000.

The 1920s condo is rare not only because of its careful preservation, but also because it contains a unique floor plan. Its two bedrooms and its one-and-a-half bathrooms are spread between two floors. 

The design is a mix of the historic original elements — hardwood floors and paneling, exposed beamed ceilings, and arched doorways — and modern updates, like quartz countertops and in-unit laundry. 

The condo's current configuration is also notable. From the entry to the secret attic-like upper bedroom, this condo is one of a kind.

 “As soon as you walk in, you can’t help but feel all the history and the immense care and pride the current owners have taken in it," listing agent Gretchen Gordon of Windermere told the Seattle P-I. "There’s truly no other home like it." 

Part of what makes this condo so noteworthy is its orientation in the building. Its views are at their most spectacular from the private brick patio (complete with fire pit!). From there, you can see the Seattle skyline, the Space Needle and the Olympic Mountains.

Anna Marie Erwert writes from both the renter and new buyer perspective, having (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. Follow Anna on Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwert.