Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,610 sqft
517 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$210/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Affordable Craftsman in Downtown Renton! Clean and move in ready with three bedrooms, one bath and bonus room. Updated back deck & patio open to large yard that's perfect for entertaining with fire pit and fruit trees. Detached one car garage and plenty of off street parking. Excellent location with easy access to everything! Walk to cafe's, shopping, entertainment, schools, bus line and close to all major freeways!Affordable Craftsman in Downtown Renton! Clean and move in ready with three bedrooms, one bath and bonus room. Updated back deck & patio open to large yard that's perfect for entertaining with fire pit and fruit trees. Detached one car garage and plenty of off street parking. Excellent location with easy access to everything! Walk to cafe's, shopping, entertainment, schools, bus line and close to all major freeways!
  • Listed by: David T. Palmer 425.529.5426 bellevue.broker@redfin.com • Redfin Corp.
Listing closed: 06/16/2017 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1122274

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$400,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

88.6%

Renton, WA

9 comparable properties found

1

$410,000

Sold 03/21/25

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,590
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
2

$400,000

Sold 05/30/26

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,250
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
3

$544,000

Sold 09/29/25

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,620
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
4

$290,000

Sold 07/04/25

2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,640
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
a view of a house with a backyard
1/14
5

$290,000

Sold 07/09/25

2
Bedrooms
1,640
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
6

$300,000

Sold 04/15/26

3
Bedrooms
1.75
Bathrooms
1,540
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
a front view of a house with yard
1/22
7

$490,000

Sold 09/27/24

3
Bedrooms
1,480
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/26
8

$545,000

Sold 11/14/24

3
Bedrooms
1,630
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
9

$250,000

Sold 04/03/26

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,810
Square Feet
0.27
Acres

Location

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Sold By Skyline Properties, Inc.

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Property Information for 517 Wells Avenue South

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,235 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Renton
  • School District: Renton
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Total Covered Parking: 1
  • Offers Review Date: 05-16-2017
  • Entry Date: 05-11-2017
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,000 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet
  • Area: 340 - Renton/Benson Hill
  • Directions: From Grady Way take go North on Wells, property on Left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Lower
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2017
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • 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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Lower, Living Room-Lower, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Lower, Master Bedroom-Upper, Bedroom-Lower, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Lower, Bonus Room-Lower, Den/Office-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Living Room, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bonus Room, Den/Office
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 20
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 7231501595
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1610
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1610.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 517 Wells Avenue South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 16, 2017

Sold

NWMLS #1122274

$337,500
Jun 13, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598191232

$337,500

+3.9% / yr

May 16, 2017

Pending

NWMLS #1122274

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/16/2017

Sold

NWMLS #1122274

$337,500
06/13/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598191232

$337,500

+3.9% / yr

05/16/2017

Pending

NWMLS #1122274

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

Public Records for 517 Wells Avenue South

Taxable ValueLand$344,000Additions$141,000Total$485,000
Tax Record2026$5,271 ($439 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,370 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,370 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningR-14CountyKINGAPN723150-1595

Schools near 517 Wells Avenue South

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 - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Dimmitt Middle School
Public6 to 8

Renton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Out Of District Facility
PublicPK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 517 Wells Avenue South, Renton, WA 98057
$337,500
3
1,610
6,000
$555,000
3
1,100
6,000
4.5
2,997
6,000
$750,000
4
2,237
6,000
$123,900
4
1
1,220
6,000
$474,900
4
1,940
6,000

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