Sold
Last Sold Price
98,010 Lot Size2.25 Acres
640 S 55th St, Renton, WA 98055
LandProperty Type
2.25 acresLot Size

Description

Build your dream home on 2+ acres, then do a short plat later! Amazing views of the Valley & Olympics. Sewer in street and water is in street. Pre-application for a short plat was done on 12/16/2021, then revised per an email on 1/6/2022 from the city of Renton. Great upside opportunity with this property!Build your dream home on 2+ acres, then do a short plat later! Amazing views of the Valley & Olympics. Sewer in street and water is in street. Pre-application for a short plat was done on 12/16/2021, then revised per an email on 1/6/2022 from the city of Renton. Great upside opportunity with this property!
  • Listed by: Steven A. Beck 425.227.9200 stevebeck@johnlscott.com • John L. Scott, Inc
Listing closed: 03/31/2023 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2024921

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$315,000

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

90.9%

Renton, WA

9 comparable properties found

an outdoor view
1/5
1

$300,000

Sold 09/05/25

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
0.40
Acres
a view of a city
1/14
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$290,000

Sold 04/24/26

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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
0.45
Acres
a view of a outdoor space
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$395,000

Sold 05/09/25

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Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a view of a yard with a house
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4

$805,000

Sold 03/03/25

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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
0.97
Acres
a view of a lake view
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5

$315,000

Sold 11/07/25

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Square Feet
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an aerial view of a house with a yard
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$585,000

Sold 07/09/26

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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,200,000 | 13302 Southeast Petrovitsky Road, Renton, WA 98058
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$1,200,000

Sold 04/11/25

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
33.03
Acres
a view of a garden with large trees
1/14
8

$278,000

Sold 06/05/26

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$290,000 | 130-xx 163rd Avenue Southeast, Renton, WA 98059
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$290,000

Sold 07/31/25

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc

Sold By John L. Scott, Inc

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Property Information for 640 South 55th Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,850 / year
  • MLS Type: Land
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Talbot Hill
  • School District: Renton
  • View: Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Entry Date: 01-05-2023
  • Sewer: In Street
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 2.25 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 41 - Res-Over 1 Acre
  • Area: 340 - Renton/Benson Hill
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: From Carr Rd/So. 43rd, South on Talbot Road S., East on 55th St, half way up the hill on the left/north side of street.
  • Property Sub Type: VACL
  • Road Information: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Carport: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
Exterior Features
  • Property Features: Lightly Treed,Partially Cleared
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property
Utilities
  • Electricity: In Street
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Gas Available: In Street
  • Water Source: Available, In Street
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Zoning Class: Residential
  • Slope of Property: West
  • Water Jurisdiction: Soos Creek
  • Zoning Remarks: SF
  • Lot Topography: Rolling,Sloped
  • Possible Use: Residential
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 3
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3123059119
  • Calculated Square Footage: 0
  • Level Comment: Entry Portion
  • Structure Type: Unspecified
  • Road On Which Side: South
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Land
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Property History for 640 South 55th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #2024921

$300,000
Mar 2, 2023

Pending

NWMLS #2024921

Jan 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2024921

$348,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2023

Sold

NWMLS #2024921

$300,000
03/02/2023

Pending

NWMLS #2024921

01/05/2023

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2024921

$348,500

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

Schools near 640 South 55th Street

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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Benson Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nelsen Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lindbergh Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Griffin Home
Public6 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: 640 South 55th Street, Renton, WA 98055
$300,000
98,010
7
4
3,330
47,232
3
1.75
1,540
9,343
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