Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,040 sqft$219/sqft
12840 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,749 sq ftLot Size
1957Year Built
$219/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome home to a convenient location perched up high with views of Mt. Rainier and the Renton Valley. Great up and down space with flexible living, maybe air b and b, or other?? 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 bedrooms down, Modern kitchens and updates make this home move in ready. 2 car off street parking, and great deck for summer barbecues and more.Welcome home to a convenient location perched up high with views of Mt. Rainier and the Renton Valley. Great up and down space with flexible living, maybe air b and b, or other?? 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 bedrooms down, Modern kitchens and updates make this home move in ready. 2 car off street parking, and great deck for summer barbecues and more.
  • Listed by: Arron K. Renfrew 206.365.4700 • Home Realty
Listing closed: 02/22/2019 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1334683

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$585,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Seattle, WA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Home Realty

Sold By John L. Scott, Inc.

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Property Information for 12840 Renton Avenue South

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,018 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Earlington
  • School District: Renton
  • View: City, Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 0
  • Total Covered Parking: 0
  • Entry Date: 07-25-2018
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,749 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, High Speed Internet
  • Area: 360 - Skyway Area
  • Elementary School: Bryn Mawr Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dimmitt Mid
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From Rainier Ave head West on Renton Ave at the McDonalds. Head up Renton Ave- house on the right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 5888
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplaces Lower: 0
  • Fireplaces Main: 0
  • Fireplaces Upper: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, 2nd Kitchen, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors
  • Water Heater Location: utility room downstairs
  • Room and Floor: Utility Room-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Lower, Living Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, None-None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Water Heater Type: Elec
  • Room List: Utility Room, Bedroom, Living Room, Bathroom Full, Kitchen With Eating Space, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen Without Eating Space, None
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Production Type: Oil
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Septic System, Oil
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: PartialSlope
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: NWMLS
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2007
  • Photos Count: 25
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Source: KCR
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 2144800054
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2040
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2040
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2040.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 12840 Renton Avenue South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 22, 2019

Sold

NWMLS #1334683

$446,950
Feb 1, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639750014

$446,950

+5.7% / yr

Jan 4, 2019

Pending

NWMLS #1334683

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/22/2019

Sold

NWMLS #1334683

$446,950
02/01/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639750014

$446,950

+5.7% / yr

01/04/2019

Pending

NWMLS #1334683

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12840 Renton Avenue South

Taxable ValueLand$237,000Additions$443,000Total$680,000
Tax Record2026$8,204 ($684 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,060 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,040 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,020 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,749 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1957ZoningR-6CountyKINGAPN214480-0054

Schools near 12840 Renton Avenue South

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
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Dimmitt Middle School
Public6 to 8

Renton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Talley High School
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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