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- Additional Storage Available
- Central A/C
- Doorman Building
- Fireplace
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Parking Garage
- Pet Friendly
- Private Balconies
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Street Parking Available
- Washer/Dryer In Unit
About this Location
Safeway
12 min via 10 (bus)
12 min via 10 (bus)
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
255 (bus) - 7 min
522 (bus) - 9 min
522 (bus) - 9 min
Cal Anderson Park
12 min walk
12 min walk
Pricing
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,729+
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Building Related
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Elevators
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Smoke-Free Community
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Kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Garbage Disposal
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Microwave
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Laundry
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Washer/Dryer In Unit
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Living Room
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Central A/C
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Fireplace
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Parking & Transportation
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Parking Garage
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Street Parking Available
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Pet Terms & Amenities
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Max Pet Weight
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Max Pets Limit
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Sports & Fitness
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Fitness Center
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Storage
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Additional Storage Available
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View
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Amazing Views
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Private Balconies
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Overall rating 7.0/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review
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Location
6.0
Amenities
6.0
Management
7.0
Value
9.0
Social
6.0
Safety
8
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Vesper
Overall Great experience.
Lower than area median
Convenient Store Across the Street
15 min walk to downtown
5 min walk to bus stop
5 min walk to QFC/Bar Scene
Relatively safe area.
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Seattle Resident
Feb. 26, 2016
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2 beds / 1 bath
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Fun Neighborhood
Close to liveliness of capitol hill, but tucked away to get a good night's sleep. Lots of good restaurants around. Close to Starbucks roastery. Close to public transportation. Good and fun neighbors. Amenities are up-to-date. Overall no regrets on rental choice!
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Feb. 19, 2016
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1 bed / 1 bath
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About First Hill
First Hill is another Seattle neighborhood experiencing a growth in population and infrastructure. Nicknamed ‘Pill Hill’ due to the many medical programs and facilities located in the area, the First Hill area also boasts beautiful historic mansions, cultural centers like the Frye Art Museum and the...
Median rents in First Hill
Studio
$
1,700
1 Bedroom
$
2,250
2 Bedroom
$
3,100
Getting around First Hill
255/41 (bus)
7 min
522 (bus)
9 min
60 (bus)
5 min
301 (bus)
7 min
Parking at Vesper
Parking Garage
Parking Near Vesper
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6 min
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First Hill Reviews
12 reviews
Pros
- Close to everything--right between Capitol Hill and downtown (across the Madison Street bridge).
- Feels safe; a few blocks south, and things get a little dicier, but this is a solid, quiet neighborhood.
- Some (more upscale) grocery shopping very nearby--Stockbox (of Harborview Medical complex), etc.
Cons
- Not a totally "neighborhood" feel - Bars and shops aren't "just outside your door," for the most part. They're a medium-length walk away (e.g. to Capitol Hill). - Right next to I-5, though the noise pollution isn't that bad. - No wonderful, scenic places to walk your dogs
- Close to everything--right between Capitol Hill and downtown (across the Madison Street bridge).
- Feels safe; a few blocks south, and things get a little dicier, but this is a solid, quiet neighborhood.
- Some (more upscale) grocery shopping very nearby--Stockbox (of Harborview Medical complex), etc.
Cons
- Not a totally "neighborhood" feel - Bars and shops aren't "just outside your door," for the most part. They're a medium-length walk away (e.g. to Capitol Hill). - Right next to I-5, though the noise pollution isn't that bad. - No wonderful, scenic places to walk your dogs
Pros:
+ Lots of nightlife
+ Hot new restaurants and shops open frequently
+ Extremely walkable
+ Lot of public transportation options
+ Walking distance to Downtown, SLU
Cons:
- Noisy
- Weekends bring in non-residents in droves
- Problems with homeless (though this is mostly a Seattle problem)
- Crime increasing, especially on weekends
+ Lots of nightlife
+ Hot new restaurants and shops open frequently
+ Extremely walkable
+ Lot of public transportation options
+ Walking distance to Downtown, SLU
Cons:
- Noisy
- Weekends bring in non-residents in droves
- Problems with homeless (though this is mostly a Seattle problem)
- Crime increasing, especially on weekends
Tends to be a bit noisy as is close to Seattle U, hospitals and halfway housing. Close to everything. Parking can be difficult. Fairly safe and close to public transportation and the new street car service that will be opening soon.
not a bad neighborhood. I appreciate the preserved historic homes and the mix of early-mid 20th century apartments. new construction is all high-rise, so it's very much a blended/transitonal neighborhood.
Pros:
Close to Seattle U/bars/restaurants
Walk to everything you need Busy and vibrant Cons: Noisy, lots of sirens Can be unsafe Very little parking
Close to Seattle U/bars/restaurants
Walk to everything you need Busy and vibrant Cons: Noisy, lots of sirens Can be unsafe Very little parking
Too many homeless people.
The McDonald's on Madison seems to attract some questionable characters, but overall I still feel safe living on First Hill. There's a Bartell's (also on Madison), but if you want proper grocery shopping, you'll have to go to QFC in Capitol Hill, which is still close by. Noise levels aren't bad. Overall, First Hill is a good area to live in, and the proximity to both downtown and First Hill make it very convenient.
First Hill is a small residential neighborhood between bustling downtown and lively Capitol Hill. It's quiet, except for the sirens due to the close proximity of the hospitals. Every year, though, it seems to get more and more built up.