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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,770 sqft$284/sqft
159 Yakima Ave SE, Renton, WA 98059
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.68 acresLot Size
1991Year Built
$284/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Estate sale presents tremendous opportunity on 2/3 acre corner lot property in excellent location! Surrounded by beautiful newer homes, this 3 bdm, 2 ba Fixer is zoned R-4 allowing up to 3 building lots. Bring your builders or Investors. Potential flip? Sewer and gas available on street out front.Estate sale presents tremendous opportunity on 2/3 acre corner lot property in excellent location! Surrounded by beautiful newer homes, this 3 bdm, 2 ba Fixer is zoned R-4 allowing up to 3 building lots. Bring your builders or Investors. Potential flip? Sewer and gas available on street out front.
  • Listed by: Ross Levine 425.205.2135 skyross@skylineproperties.com • Skyline Properties, Inc.
Listing closed: 11/21/2019 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1533959

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$620,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

92.7%

Renton, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 159 Yakima Avenue Southeast

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,274 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: East Renton
  • School District: Renton
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Offers Review Date: 11-07-2019
  • Entry Date: 11-01-2019
  • Sewer: Available, Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Lot Size: 0.68 AC / 29,809 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Gas Available, RV Parking
  • Area: 350 - Renton/Highlands
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: from NE 4th eastbound, right on 158th St, which becomes Yakima Ave SE. Home on right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2019
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 2
  • 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
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Features: Double Pane/Storm Window, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: garage
  • Room and Floor: Primary Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Family Room-Main, Utility Room-Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: electric
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Family Room, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Water Company: Distric #90
  • Power Production Type: Oil
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Septic System, Oil
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: R4
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • Letter On File: Duplicate Prop Type
  • MLS Square Footage Source: 1770
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1991
  • Photos Count: 19
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3664500270
  • Building Condition: Fixer
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1770
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1770
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1770.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 159 Yakima Avenue Southeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2019

Sold

NWMLS #1537714

$502,000
Nov 21, 2019

Sold

NWMLS #1533959

$502,000
Nov 20, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #657598390

$502,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2019

Sold

NWMLS #1537714

$502,000
11/21/2019

Sold

NWMLS #1533959

$502,000
11/20/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #657598390

$502,000

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

Public Records for 159 Yakima Avenue Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$405,000Additions$367,000Total$772,000
Tax Record2026$8,329 ($694 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,770 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,770 SqFtStories1Lot Size29,809 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991Year Renovated1991ZoningR-4CountyKINGAPN366450-0270

Schools near 159 Yakima Avenue Southeast

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 - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
PublicK to 5

McKnight Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hazen Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Hilltop Heritage Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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