3401 Benson Drive South

Sold 7/20/18
Sold 7/20/18
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Listing provided courtesy of Emerald City Realty • Source: Northwest MLS
Sold
Last Sold Price
$528,500
3 beds3,504 sqft$151/sqft
3401 Benson Dr S, Renton, WA 98055
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.86 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$151/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

ATTN: Builders, Developers, Investors, Re-modelers and Flippers. Unique opportunity on Benson Hill. Private estate with pool, pool house on A shy acre (37,622sf) with R8 zoning, with View of Valley and Olympic mts. Main house has fire and smoke damage, but is repairable. Main house, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 kitchens (MIL apt. in basement) 2 laundry rooms. Pool house is rented, has 3/4 bath, kitchen and laundry. Detached 2 car garage. 2 power meters,2 gas meters, sewer, water and cable.ATTN: Builders, Developers, Investors, Re-modelers and Flippers. Unique opportunity on Benson Hill. Private estate with pool, pool house on A shy acre (37,622sf) with R8 zoning, with View of Valley and Olympic mts. Main house has fire and smoke damage, but is repairable. Main house, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 kitchens (MIL apt. in basement) 2 laundry rooms. Pool house is rented, has 3/4 bath, kitchen and laundry. Detached 2 car garage. 2 power meters,2 gas meters, sewer, water and cable.
  • Listed by: Ken Palmer 206.914.4207 3treerealtor@gmail.com • Emerald City Realty
Listing closed: 07/20/2018 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1270016

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Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 3401 Benson Drive South

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,670 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Benson Hill
  • School District: Renton
  • View: City, Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 04-06-2018
  • Energy Source: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 0.86 AC / 37,622 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Additional Dwelling, Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cabana/Gazebo, Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Fully, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 340 - Renton/Benson Hill
  • Effective Year Built Source: See Remarks
  • Directions: 405 from Bellevue take exit #3, Left on Talbot Hill Rd. Talbot Hill Rd. turns into Benson Dr. South, follow to top of hill address on right. 3401 Benson Dr. S. is the only drive way on this street.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2017
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 1
  • 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: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Features: Hardwood, Second Kitchen, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Hot Tub/Spa, Sauna, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bedroom-Upper, Kitchen With Eating Space-Lower, Family Room-Lower, Dining Room-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Upper, Living Room-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Primary Bedroom-Upper, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: electric
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Utility Room, Bedroom, Kitchen With Eating Space, Family Room, Dining Room, Bathroom Three Quarter, Living Room, Bathroom Full, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen Without Eating Space
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Built-Up, Composition, Metal
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,See Remarks,Washer
  • Pool: In Ground
  • Pool Type: In-Ground
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Partially Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • 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
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope,Sloped
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • Letter On File: Duplicate Prop Type
  • MLS Square Footage Source: KC. parcel viewer
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1975
  • Photos Count: 16
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Dead End Street, Secluded, Sidewalk, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Dimensions: see attached map
  • Lot Size Source: king co. parcel viewer
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 9485740460
  • Building Condition: Fixer
  • Calculated Square Footage: 3504
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2895
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 3504.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Tenant

Property History for 3401 Benson Drive South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 20, 2018

Sold

NWMLS #1270016

$528,500—
Jun 25, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #626585051

$528,500

+12.0% / yr

Jun 6, 2018

Pending

NWMLS #1270016

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2018

Sold

NWMLS #1270016

$528,500
06/25/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #626585051

$528,500

+12.0% / yr

06/06/2018

Pending

NWMLS #1270016

—

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

Public Records for 3401 Benson Drive South

Taxable ValueLand$373,000Additions$529,000Total$902,000
Tax Record2026$9,774 ($815 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,800 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,200 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt600 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,622 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated1975ZoningR-8CountyKINGAPN948574-0460

Schools near 3401 Benson Drive South

This home is within Renton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Talbot Hill Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Dimmitt Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Renton Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Renton Academy
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Talbot Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Dimmitt Middle School
Public6 to 8

Renton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Renton Academy
PublicK 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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3,504
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