2106 12th Avenue South
NORTH BEACON HILL
OFFERED AT
$598,800
THE HOUSE
Perched in one of Seattle's most connected neighborhoods, this beautifully updated home offers a peaceful retreat where city views, garden spaces, and everyday convenience come together. Enjoy mornings filled with natural light, afternoons spent gardening or relaxing under the gazebo, and evenings overlooking the glow of downtown Seattle. This is the type of home that feels tucked away from the city while remaining close to everything that makes Seattle special.
MLS #2533168
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Sq.Ft. 1,210
Lot Sq.Ft. 6,00
Neighborhood Beacon Hill
Year Built 1919
UTILITIES: Electricity $225/month
Water/sewer/garbage approximately
$380 every two months
Features Buyers Might Miss
Quiet street with limited through traffic
Excellent natural light throughout the day
Downtown Seattle views
Energy-efficiency improvements completed through a PSE audit
Outdoor living areas designed for entertaining
Mature landscaping and established garden spaces
Flexible basement space with future potential
The Home - Designed for Everyday Living
Inside, the home lives larger than its footprint thanks to an open-concept layout that connects the living, dining, and kitchen spaces. The newly updated kitchen and bathroom blend modern convenience with timeless design. Large windows fill the home with natural light while creating visual connections to the surrounding neighborhood and skyline beyond. The finished lower level offers flexibility many buyers seek today. Whether you need a home office, creative studio, workout room, guest space, or reading retreat,
The Story - Robin's Oasis
For Robin, this home was far more than a place to live. She loved how the property felt hidden from the city while remaining only minutes from downtown Seattle. The quiet street, garden spaces, and view created a sense of calm that she treasured for decades. Her favorite place was outside. She built the deck and gazebo to create a gathering place for friends and a sanctuary for herself. Many afternoons were spent reading books from the nearby library, listening to birds in the yard, tending flowers, and growing tomatoes in the garden.
Robin devoted much of her life to helping others through her work in public health, community outreach, and advocacy. She cared deeply about people, nature, and the community around her. Today, this home begins a new chapter. Thoughtfully updated and refreshed, it is ready for its next owner to build memories, create traditions, and continue the legacy of care and
LIFESTYLE
Things to Do for Adults
Golf at Jefferson Park
Explore local restaurants and cafés
Visit downtown Seattle arts and entertainment venues
Attend sporting events and concerts
Enjoy nearby breweries and wine bars
Explore Beacon Hill and Columbia City
Dog-Friendly Activities
Jefferson Park walking paths
Neighborhood sidewalks and green spaces
Nearby off-leash areas
Seward Park trails
Lake Washington shoreline walks
Walking Routes & Trails
Jefferson Park loop
Beacon Hill neighborhood walks
Chief Sealth Trail
Mountains-to-Sound Greenway Trail connections
Lake Washington trail systems
Community Traditions
Beacon Hill neighborhood events
Farmers markets
Summer park programs
Community cultural festivals
Library events and programmi
FEATURES & UPGRADES
Major Systems & Infrastructure
New electrical panel (2026)
Energy audit improvements through Puget Sound Energy
Added insulation
Bathroom ventilation improvements 2026
Sealed furnace vents for efficiency
Side yard drainage improvements
Mini split installed
Public water and sewer
Interior Improvements
New kitchen (2026)
New bathroom (2026)
Updated flooring (2026)
Interior paint updates (2026)
Open-concept living and dining area
Sliding glass door replacement
Ceiling fan installation
Basement flooring improvements (2026)
Improved laundry area
Exterior Improvements
Deck construction/improvements
Gazebo installation
Exterior paint updates
Yard and garden enhancements
Vegetable garden space
Flower garden areas
Functional Features
Finished basement flex room
Excellent natural light
Dining room window seat
Outdoor entertaining spaces
Low-traffic street
View outlook toward downtown Seattle
Multiple outdoor gathering area