4138 Renton Ave S

1,500 Sq. Ft.
$599 / Sq. Ft.
1,500
Sq. Ft.
$599
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Back on Market due to buyer failed financing. Prime location near Columbia City with seamless access to downtown, I-5, and I-90. Adjacent to light rail and bus routes. 13,680 square foot lot featuring a 2-bedroom, 1-bath fixer-upper with unfinished basement. Unlock potential for up to 6 units. Don't miss this development opportunity!Back on Market due to buyer failed financing. Prime location near Columbia City with seamless access to downtown, I-5, and I-90. Adjacent to light rail and bus routes. 13,680 square foot lot featuring a 2-bedroom, 1-bath fixer-upper with unfinished basement. Unlock potential for up to 6 units. Don't miss this development opportunity!
  1. Listed by Quin Ashley • John L. Scott, Inc
    P: (425)-227-9200 quina@johnlscott.com

Property Details for 4138 Renton Avenue South

Community Name
Columbia City
School District
Seattle
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
03-13-2025
Energy Source
Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING CLOSED: 03/13/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 4138 Renton Avenue South

StatusSold
MLS #2352645
Days on Market1
Cumulative Days on Market0
Taxes$2,087 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1942
Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,680 SF
CountyKing County

Location

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Building Information for 4138 Renton Avenue South

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,680 SF

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Property Information for 4138 Renton Avenue South

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially
  • Area: 380 - Southeast Seattle
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Franklin High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage
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
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Features: Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Entry Hall, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Stove(s)/Range(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Seattle city light
  • Sewer Company: City of Seattle
  • Water Company: City of Seattle
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Block
  • Level: One
  • MLS Square Footage Source: County Records
  • Senior Community: No
  • Year Built Effective: 1942
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Open Space, Paved
  • Lot Number: 14
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 1607100175
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1500
  • Detached Dwelling SqFt Finished: 0
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1500
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1500.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 4138 Renton Avenue South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 13, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2352645

$899,000—
Mar 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2352645

$899,000—
Mar 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552847137

$899,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/13/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2352645

$899,000
03/13/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2352645

$899,000
03/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552847137

$899,000

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

Public Records for 4138 Renton Avenue South

Taxable ValueLand$590,000Additions$1,000Total$591,000
Tax Record2026$7,205 ($600 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt2,000 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,500 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt500 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area380 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated1942ZoningNR3CountyKINGAPN160710-0175

Schools near 4138 Renton Avenue South

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John Muir Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Franklin High School
Public9 to 12

Interagency Open Doors
Public9 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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