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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,920 sqft$375/sqft
8457 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,035 sq ftLot Size
1957Year Built
$375/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

First time on market in almost 60 years! This sunny 1957 mid-century gem sits on a corner lot and brings all the charm—original hardwoods, 3 roomy bedrooms, 2 baths, and a bright, super-functional kitchen. Two cozy recreational spaces, including a wet bar downstairs, a fireplace and wood stove? Yes, please! The private, fenced backyard is BBQ-ready with garden space and a covered patio. Fresh paint, new lighting, vanities, bathroom upgrades, and a brand-new sewer line. Super close to Kubota Gardens...First time on market in almost 60 years! This sunny 1957 mid-century gem sits on a corner lot and brings all the charm—original hardwoods, 3 roomy bedrooms, 2 baths, and a bright, super-functional kitchen. Two cozy recreational spaces, including a wet bar downstairs, a fireplace and wood stove? Yes, please! The private, fenced backyard is BBQ-ready with garden space and a covered patio. Fresh paint, new lighting, vanities, bathroom upgrades, and a brand-new sewer line. Super close to Kubota Gardens and the Chief Sealth walking trail. Just one block to the Link Light Rail and only 5 blocks from Lake WA. Enjoy all the local restaurants, schools, and super quick freeway access!

Listing Agent

  1. Lindsy Russell

    Lindsy Russell

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Bain

    P: (206) 283-5200

Listing closed: 09/19/2025 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2401240

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$690,000

Avg days on market

7

Sale-to-list ratio

106.4%

Seattle, WA

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Square Feet
0.21
Acres
$665,000 | 3810 South Sunny View Drive, Seattle, WA 98118
1/40
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Bedrooms
1,670
Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 03/27/26

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$650,000 | 3821 South Graham Street, Seattle, WA 98118
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Acres
$715,000 | 6842 Beacon Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108
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Sold 11/14/25

3
Bedrooms
1,720
Square Feet
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Acres
7

$563,500

Sold 09/18/25

3
Bedrooms
1.75
Bathrooms
1,920
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
an aerial view of a house
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Sold 10/17/25

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Bedrooms
1,603
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$610,000 | 10412 61st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98178
1/2
9

$610,000

Sold 08/10/26

3
Bedrooms
1,970
Square Feet
0.21
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain

Sold By Dove Realty, Inc.

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Property Information for 8457 Renton Avenue South

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,685 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Rainier Beach
  • School District: Seattle
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Total Covered Parking: 1
  • Entry Date: 07-02-2025
  • Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,035 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Patio
  • Area: 380 - Southeast Seattle
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From I-5 South , take MLK exit and turn left onto Boeing Access Road. Turn left onto MLK way, turn right on Cloverdale and in 1 block, house in to the left on the corner.
  • Bus Route Number: 7, 9, 48, 107
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking, Garage-Detached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • 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: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar
  • Water Heater Location: Basement closet
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric & Gas
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Water Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Record
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1957
  • Photos Count: 35
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Number: 6
  • Lot Size Source: Public Record
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 4006000102
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1920
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1920
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1920.0
  • 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 8457 Renton Avenue South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 19, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913286584

$720,000
Sep 19, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2401240

$720,000
Aug 16, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2401240

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/19/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913286584

$720,000
09/19/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2401240

$720,000
08/16/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2401240

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

Public Records for 8457 Renton Avenue South

Taxable ValueLand$410,000Additions$176,000Total$586,000
Tax Record2026$6,534 ($545 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt2,720 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,920 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt800 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area100 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,035 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1957ZoningRSL (M)CountyKINGAPN400600-0102

Schools near 8457 Renton Avenue South

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dunlap Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Aki Kurose Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rainier Beach High School
Public9 to 12

The New School At South Shore
PublicPK to 8

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: 8457 Renton Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
$720,000
3
1,920
5,035
$590,000
3
1,940
5,922
$679,950
3
1,320
5,130
1
4,109
17,880
3
1.75
1,960
4,675
$1,520,000
33,676

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