Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,080 sqft$406/sqft
521 Williams Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,000 sq ftLot Size
1904Year Built
$406/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Livable fixer-upper, w/ R14 zoning in the City of Renton. Just look across the street to see the potential for high density development! Walkable to restaurants, coffee shops, entertainment, shopping and transit. The perfect condo alternative for the savvy buyer w/ instinct for future opportunity. 3 beds, 1 bath & off street parking. Want to invest in a rental? New Home Depot is right around the corner. So bring your tool belt, be prepared to put in some elbow grease & watch your equity grow! Plenty...Livable fixer-upper, w/ R14 zoning in the City of Renton. Just look across the street to see the potential for high density development! Walkable to restaurants, coffee shops, entertainment, shopping and transit. The perfect condo alternative for the savvy buyer w/ instinct for future opportunity. 3 beds, 1 bath & off street parking. Want to invest in a rental? New Home Depot is right around the corner. So bring your tool belt, be prepared to put in some elbow grease & watch your equity grow! Plenty for of room for a garden &/or chicken coop. Close to everything including Valley Medical, Boeing, I-405, Seatac Airport & Top Golf. Investigate finishing the attic to add square footage. Seller inspection report. Shed may need to be removed.
  • Listed by: Susan Camerer 425.235.7777 psr@windermere.com • Windermere Real Estate/PSR Inc
Listing closed: 12/02/2022 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2006651

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$490,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Renton, WA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/PSR Inc

Sold By Columbia Partners Real Estate

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Property Information for 521 Williams Avenue South

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,274 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Renton
  • School District: Renton
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 0
  • Total Covered Parking: 0
  • Offers Review Date: 10-25-2022
  • Entry Date: 10-20-2022
  • Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,000 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Fenced-Fully
  • Area: 360 - Skyway Area
  • Elementary School: Bryn Mawr Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dimmitt Mid
  • High School: Renton Snr High
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
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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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Utility Room
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove/Range
  • Fireplace: No
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Dining Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Stove/Range
Property
Utilities
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City of Renton
  • Water Company: City of Renton
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: R-14
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • Letter On File: Duplicate Area
  • MLS Square Footage Source: County
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 22
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 51 by 128
  • Lot Size Source: County
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 7231502555
  • Building Condition: Fixer
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1080
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1080
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1080.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 521 Williams Avenue South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2022

Sold

NWMLS #2006651

$438,000
Dec 2, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

NWMLS #2009617

Nov 10, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502070334

$438,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2022

Sold

NWMLS #2006651

$438,000
12/02/2022

Temporarily Off Market

NWMLS #2009617

11/10/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502070334

$438,000

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

Public Records for 521 Williams Avenue South

Taxable ValueLand$344,000Additions$130,000Total$474,000
Tax Record2026$5,153 ($429 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,080 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1904Year Renovated1904ZoningR-14CountyKINGAPN723150-2555

Schools near 521 Williams 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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