Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,000 sqft
12820 156th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98059
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.06 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$416/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This home is modest, but solid, typical of the lat 50's. Few updates, but very livable. A huge piece of land, level with few impediments. Appears ideal for future development, R4 zone. House is across form fire station just inside the award-winning Issaquah School district boundary. This property is in the path of what appears to be a rapid residential growth & development coming from just a few blocks west (Renton). The real value in this property is in its future development/platting.This home is modest, but solid, typical of the lat 50's. Few updates, but very livable. A huge piece of land, level with few impediments. Appears ideal for future development, R4 zone. House is across form fire station just inside the award-winning Issaquah School district boundary. This property is in the path of what appears to be a rapid residential growth & development coming from just a few blocks west (Renton). The real value in this property is in its future development/platting.
  • Listed by: Loren Stayboldt 425.837.4700 broker@northstone.net • Northstone Real Estate Inc.
Listing closed: 11/03/2006 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 26168749

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$412,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

92.6%

Renton, WA

9 comparable properties found

1

$500,000

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3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,040
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
a front view of house with yard and green space
1/25
2

$415,000

Sold 03/02/26

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Bedrooms
900
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$340,000 | 3511 Southeast 6th Street, Renton, WA 98058
1/16
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Sold 09/18/26

3
Bedrooms
900
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
4

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Sold 03/02/26

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1
Bathrooms
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Square Feet
0.19
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a view of a house with a outdoor space
1/2
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Sold 08/21/26

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1,100
Square Feet
0.18
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$335,000 | 663 Jefferson Avenue Northeast, Renton, WA 98056
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Sold 08/21/26

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1,100
Square Feet
0.22
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front view of a house with a yard
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$398,000

Sold 08/11/25

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Bedrooms
1,050
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$500,000 | 4009 Northeast 23rd Place, Renton, WA 98056
1/21
8

$500,000

Sold 08/13/26

3
Bedrooms
910
Square Feet
0.20
Acres
$550,000 | 635 Hoquiam Avenue Northeast, Renton, WA 98059
1/2
9

$550,000

Sold 06/12/26

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

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Sold By Windermere R.E. South, Inc.

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Property Information for 12820 156th Avenue Southeast

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Highlands
  • School District: Issaquah
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 10-05-2006
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 1.06 AC / 46,173 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Gas Available, Outbuildings
  • Area: 350 - Renton/Highlands
  • Block: 2
  • Elementary School: Apollo Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Maywood Mid
  • High School: Liberty Snr High
  • Directions: From 405 Freeway go east on NE 4th St. Turn right at 156th St (S), property is 1/2 block on left across from fire station.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2795
  • Legal Description: Blk 2 Lot #1 Janetts Renton Blvd TRS S 1/2 of W 1/2
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • 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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplaces Lower: 0
  • Fireplaces Main: 0
  • Fireplaces Upper: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Walk-In Pantry
  • Water Heater Location: Gas/Laundry Room
  • Room and Floor: Master Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: Gas/Laundry Room
  • Room List: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Utility Room, Entry Hall, Bathroom Full, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen Without Eating Space
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air,Stove/Free Standing
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Water Company: Water District #90
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Septic System, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Builder Name: Ray Heppenstall
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: PartialSlope
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Metroscan
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 46173 SF
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3664500165
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1000
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1000
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1000.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 12820 156th Avenue Southeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2006

Sold

NWMLS #26168749

$415,500—
Oct 27, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #205235051

$415,500—
Oct 20, 2006

Pending

NWMLS #26168749

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2006

Sold

NWMLS #26168749

$415,500
10/27/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #205235051

$415,500
10/20/2006

Pending

NWMLS #26168749

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Public Records for 12820 156th Avenue Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$364,000Additions$239,000Total$603,000
Tax Record2026$5,857 ($488 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,000 SqFtStories1Lot Size46,575 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959Year Renovated1959ZoningR-4CountyKINGAPN366450-0165

Schools near 12820 156th Avenue Southeast

This home is within Issaquah School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Briarwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Maywood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Liberty Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Gibson Ek High School
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12820 156th Avenue Southeast, Renton, WA 98059
$415,500
3
1,000
46,173
$580,000
–
–
–
23,228
$272,330
3
2.25
2,260
14,950
$1,750,000
5
4,224
31,709
–
–
–
7,732
58,806
$577,000
4
1,850
49,624

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