Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds950 sqft$232/sqft
227 Wells Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,000 sq ftLot Size
1929Year Built
$232/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Love this adorable charming updated home in the “North Renton Downtown” community! Bright and comfortable with old world charm. Simple & cozy, plus large lot, newer roof, updated kitchen --and thanks to the basement—tons of storage!Love this adorable charming updated home in the “North Renton Downtown” community! Bright and comfortable with old world charm. Simple & cozy, plus large lot, newer roof, updated kitchen --and thanks to the basement—tons of storage!
  • Listed by: Marti Reeder 253.859.8500 • JohnLScott Covington/Kent/MPV
Listing closed: 12/08/2015 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 866045

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$580,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

Renton, WA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of JohnLScott Covington/Kent/MPV

Sold By JohnLScott Covington/Kent/MPV

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Property Information for 227 Wells Avenue North

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,285 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Renton
  • School District: Renton
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 0
  • Total Covered Parking: 0
  • Entry Date: 11-03-2015
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 4,000 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Area: 350 - Renton/Highlands
  • Elementary School: Highlands Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dimmitt Mid
  • High School: Renton Snr High
  • Directions: From I-405: Take exit 4 for WA-169. Head West on Sunset Blvd N. use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Bronson Way N. Turn right onto N 1st St. Slight right onto Wells Ave N. Home is on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2015
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • 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: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Bedroom-Lower
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Kitchen Without Eating Space
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Level: One
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 7226500010
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 950
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 850
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 750
  • Building Area Total: 950.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 227 Wells Avenue North

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2015

Sold

NWMLS #866045

$220,000
Dec 2, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #561218708

$220,000
Nov 3, 2015

Pending

NWMLS #866045

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2015

Sold

NWMLS #866045

$220,000
12/02/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #561218708

$220,000
11/03/2015

Pending

NWMLS #866045

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

Public Records for 227 Wells Avenue North

Taxable ValueLand$334,000Additions$180,000Total$514,000
Tax Record2026$5,581 ($465 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,550 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,200 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt350 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area500 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929ZoningR-8CountyKINGAPN722650-0010

Schools near 227 Wells Avenue North

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
Highlands Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Vera Risdon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Renton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Sartori 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 227 Wells Avenue North, Renton, WA 98057
$220,000
3
950
4,000
$365,000
2
1,650
4,000
$625,000
4
2,810
4,942
$510,000
3
2,460
4,000
$373,000
3
2,850
12,714
$544,550
3
1,550
4,000

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