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Last Sold Price
5 beds1,780 sqft
420 Wells Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.10 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$329/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Huge price drop! Charming 1930s home in mint condition. Meticulously maintained & updated over the years. Located minutes from the Landing, library, river park, & future Top Golf. From a quiet street enter the house via covered entry to a spacious living room with fireplace. The main floor boasts a refinished kitchen & bathroom, den with built-in reading nook and dining room. Upstairs master bedroom complete with skylights, lofted ceilings and abundant closet space. Lower level has two non-conforming...Huge price drop! Charming 1930s home in mint condition. Meticulously maintained & updated over the years. Located minutes from the Landing, library, river park, & future Top Golf. From a quiet street enter the house via covered entry to a spacious living room with fireplace. The main floor boasts a refinished kitchen & bathroom, den with built-in reading nook and dining room. Upstairs master bedroom complete with skylights, lofted ceilings and abundant closet space. Lower level has two non-conforming bedrooms, utility area and storage. Tranquil, fenced backyard conveniently backs to paved alley. Detached one-car garage. Great location with Downtown shops and restaurants at your fingertips. Ez freeway, bus & airport access. A central oasis!
  • Listed by: Yael Chotzen 206.325.6000 loren@lorenchotzen.com • The Landmark Group
  • Listed by: Uri Chotzen 206.325.6000 loren@lorenchotzen.com • The Landmark Group
Listing closed: 11/14/2022 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1976626

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

96.0%

Renton, WA

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Square Feet
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Property Information for 420 Wells Avenue North

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,821 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Downtown
  • School District: Renton
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Total Covered Parking: 1
  • Entry Date: 07-29-2022
  • Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,500 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet
  • Area: 350 - Renton/Highlands
  • Block: 17
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: Airport Way turns into Logan Ave which becomes N 3rd St, head north on Wells Ave N, house on east side of street.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • 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: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Vinyl Plank
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Full-Upper, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Den/Office-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Upper, Utility Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Den/Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Metal/Vinyl
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: City of Renton
  • Water Company: City of Renton
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Zoning Remarks: R-8
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Seller and Tax Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 23
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Number: 21
  • Lot Size Source: Tax Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 7225000105
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1780
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1780
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1780.0
  • 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 420 Wells Avenue North

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2022

Sold

NWMLS #1976626

$585,000—
Nov 8, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501448927

$585,000—
Oct 19, 2022

Pending

NWMLS #1976626

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2022

Sold

NWMLS #1976626

$585,000
11/08/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501448927

$585,000
10/19/2022

Pending

NWMLS #1976626

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Public Records for 420 Wells Avenue North

Taxable ValueLand$334,000Additions$190,000Total$524,000
Tax Record2026$5,690 ($474 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,280 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,780 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt500 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningR-8CountyKINGAPN722500-0105

Schools near 420 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
Hazelwood 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: 420 Wells Avenue North, Renton, WA 98057
$585,000
5
1,780
4,500
–
3
2
1,540
4,500
$225,000
2
1,880
5,000
–
4
1
1,580
4,500
$376,000
2
1,820
4,500
–
2
1
1,020
4,500

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