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Last Sold Price
5 beds2,460 sqft
243 Wells Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$252/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming 1920 Craftsman! 5 bed, 2.5 bath home was renovated in '06 adding a huge master suite upstairs w/vaulted ceilings, 3 closets & balcony. Upstairs has 2 more bedrms. On main level you will find a living rm, dining rm & kitchen w/gas range. There is also a 4th bed w/en-suite 3/4 bath, which could be used as a family rm, home office & more! In the bsmt is a studio w/kitchenette & 1/2 bath - possible income! Large patio, new deck & 2 car garage w/storage. Excellent location - a must see!Charming 1920 Craftsman! 5 bed, 2.5 bath home was renovated in '06 adding a huge master suite upstairs w/vaulted ceilings, 3 closets & balcony. Upstairs has 2 more bedrms. On main level you will find a living rm, dining rm & kitchen w/gas range. There is also a 4th bed w/en-suite 3/4 bath, which could be used as a family rm, home office & more! In the bsmt is a studio w/kitchenette & 1/2 bath - possible income! Large patio, new deck & 2 car garage w/storage. Excellent location - a must see!
  • Listed by: Heather Maddox 425.235.7777 psr@windermere.com • Windermere Real Estate/PSR Inc
Listing closed: 11/03/2020 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1670179

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$760,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

95.5%

Renton, WA

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Property Information for 243 Wells Avenue North

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,818 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Downtown Renton
  • School District: Renton
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 09-30-2020
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 4,000 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Patio, RV Parking
  • Area: 340 - Renton/Benson Hill
  • Block: 22
  • Elementary School: Highlands Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dimmitt Mid
  • High School: Renton Snr High
  • Directions: 405 Exit 4 to Bronson Way to 1st to Wells Ave then turn right on Wells. Home is on the left.
  • Bus Route Number: 240, 342, F Line
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached, Off Street, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Detached Garage, Off Street
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 1
  • 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: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, 2nd Kitchen, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Upper, Bathroom Half-Lower, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Upper, Bedroom-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Family Room-Main, Living Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, Utility Room-Upper, Rec Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Tankless - Gas
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom, Entry Hall, Dining Room, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Utility Room, Rec Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City of Renton
  • Water Company: City of Renton
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Zoning Remarks: R-8
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 34
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Number: 6
  • Lot Size Source: KCR
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 7226500030
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2460
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2460
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 2460.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 243 Wells Avenue North

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2020

Sold

NWMLS #1670179

$620,000
Oct 28, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682948059

$620,000

+9.2% / yr

Oct 4, 2020

Pending

NWMLS #1670179

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2020

Sold

NWMLS #1670179

$620,000
10/28/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682948059

$620,000

+9.2% / yr

10/04/2020

Pending

NWMLS #1670179

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

Public Records for 243 Wells Avenue North

Taxable ValueLand$334,000Additions$375,000Total$709,000
Tax Record2026$7,712 ($643 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.2Total Finished SqFt2,440 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,040 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt400 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area420 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningR-8CountyKINGAPN722650-0030

Schools near 243 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: 243 Wells Avenue North, Renton, WA 98057
$620,000
5
2,460
4,000
$525,000
2
800
4,000
$544,550
3
1,550
4,000
$675,000
3
2,100
4,000
$510,000
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2,460
4,000
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1,650
4,000

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