12637 SE 161st St

2,020 Sq. Ft.
$356 / Sq. Ft.
2,020
Sq. Ft.
$356
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover comfort in this beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in a quiet Renton neighborhood. The home has been updated with all new paint throughout, lighting fixtures, flooring, landscaping, finishing touches, and more! Bright, open living spaces feature large windows, a modern kitchen, and great storage. The lower level adds valuable flexibility with a spacious bonus area with a full bathroom. Furnace, fireplace, and water heater have been serviced. Step outside to a generous deck and...Discover comfort in this beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in a quiet Renton neighborhood. The home has been updated with all new paint throughout, lighting fixtures, flooring, landscaping, finishing touches, and more! Bright, open living spaces feature large windows, a modern kitchen, and great storage. The lower level adds valuable flexibility with a spacious bonus area with a full bathroom. Furnace, fireplace, and water heater have been serviced. Step outside to a generous deck and private, fully fenced yard. Close to parks, shopping, and major commuter routes.
  1. Listed by Melinda Dammel • Redfin

Property Details for 12637 Southeast 161st Street

Community Name
Benson Hill
School District
Renton
View
Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
01-15-2026
Energy Source
Natural Gas
Sewer
Available, Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 01/23/2026 02:05 PM

Property Details for 12637 Southeast 161st Street

StatusPending
MLS #2460134
Days on Market8
Cumulative Days on Market8
Taxes$5,698 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1961
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,788 SF
CountyKing County

Location

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Building Information for 12637 Southeast 161st Street

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,788 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,984 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,509

Property Taxes

$475

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12637 Southeast 161st Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available
  • Area: 340 - Renton/Benson Hill
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: From 116th Av SE go East on SE 168th turn left on 126th Av SE then Right on SE 161st St
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace
  • Room and Floor: Den/Office-Lower, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Lower, Bathroom Full-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Den/Office, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bedroom, Bathroom Full
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Soos Creek
  • Water Company: Soos Creek
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist - Buyer to Verify
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 37
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: Realist - Buyer to Verify
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 1432800190
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2020
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2020
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2020.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 12637 Southeast 161st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2026

Pending

NWMLS #2460134

—
Jan 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2460134

$720,000—
Sep 30, 2003

Sold

NWMLS #23082912

$190,000—
Sep 15, 2003

Pending

NWMLS #23082912

—
Jun 14, 2003

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #23082912

$194,900—
May 31, 2001

Sold

NWMLS #21046850

$164,000—
May 30, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #73248819

$164,000—
Apr 21, 2001

Pending

NWMLS #21046850

—
Apr 7, 2001

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #21046850

$159,700—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2026

Pending

NWMLS #2460134

—
01/15/2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2460134

$720,000
09/30/2003

Sold

NWMLS #23082912

$190,000
09/15/2003

Pending

NWMLS #23082912

—
06/14/2003

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #23082912

$194,900
05/31/2001

Sold

NWMLS #21046850

$164,000
05/30/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #73248819

$164,000
04/21/2001

Pending

NWMLS #21046850

—
04/07/2001

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #21046850

$159,700

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Public Records for 12637 Southeast 161st Street

Taxable ValueLand$276,000Additions$277,000Total$553,000
Tax Record2024$5,219 ($435 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,970 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,490 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt480 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,788 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961ZoningR-6CountyKINGAPN143280-0190Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12637 Southeast 161st Street

This home is within Renton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tiffany Park Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nelsen Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lindbergh Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Griffin Home
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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