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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,280 sqft$232/sqft
261 Powell Ave SW, Renton, WA 98057
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,900 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$232/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully remodeled 1940's home is ready to move into! 1st time on the market in 30+ years! Remodeled to todays taste w/ its open floor plan, large grand piano size living room &/or family room off new kitchen w/ eating island & quartz counters! This home is better then new! All new windows, doors, flooring,updated systems,brand new 30 yr roof, fresh paint in & out, new deck & porch plus a Large garage/shop(20'X36') Easy freeway access & close to schools & shopping! Welcome home!Beautifully remodeled 1940's home is ready to move into! 1st time on the market in 30+ years! Remodeled to todays taste w/ its open floor plan, large grand piano size living room &/or family room off new kitchen w/ eating island & quartz counters! This home is better then new! All new windows, doors, flooring,updated systems,brand new 30 yr roof, fresh paint in & out, new deck & porch plus a Large garage/shop(20'X36') Easy freeway access & close to schools & shopping! Welcome home!
  • Listed by: Tess Guerzon 206.248.2900 support@cbdanforth.com • Coldwell Banker Danforth
Listing closed: 03/02/2018 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1231818

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

Renton, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 261 Powell Avenue Southwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,228 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Earlington
  • School District: Renton
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 4
  • Total Covered Parking: 4
  • Entry Date: 01-11-2018
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 9,900 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, RV Parking, Shop, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 360 - Skyway Area
  • Elementary School: Lakeridge Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dimmitt Mid
  • High School: Renton Snr High
  • Directions: From Renton Ave S, go up Langston take left on Powell
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2017
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • 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
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Features: 90%+ High Efficiency, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Bath Off Master, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bedroom-Lower, Living Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, Rec Room-Lower, Family Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electriic
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Bathroom Three Quarter, Living Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Master Bedroom, Rec Room, Family Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: 90%+ High Efficiency,Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Skyway
  • Water Company: City of Renton
  • Power Production Type: Oil
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Oil
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Concrete Ribbon, Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 25
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Source: KCR
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 1323049039
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2280
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2280
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2280.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: 90%+ High Efficiency
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 261 Powell Avenue Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 2, 2018

Sold

NWMLS #1231818

$530,000
Mar 1, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617287968

$530,000

+7.4% / yr

Feb 16, 2018

Pending

NWMLS #1231818

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/02/2018

Sold

NWMLS #1231818

$530,000
03/01/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617287968

$530,000

+7.4% / yr

02/16/2018

Pending

NWMLS #1231818

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

Public Records for 261 Powell Avenue Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$356,000Additions$418,000Total$774,000
Tax Record2026$8,404 ($700 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.8Total Finished SqFt3,420 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,280 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,140 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,900 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated2017ZoningR-8CountyKINGAPN132304-9039

Schools near 261 Powell Avenue Southwest

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
Lakeridge 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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