Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,630 sqft$383/sqft
8620 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,266 sq ftLot Size
1955Year Built
$383/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Solid midcentury home with a timeless layout & traditional floor plan. Lots of opportunities here! Affordable and spacious living for a first time homeowner. Investment potential for either a rental or light cosmetic flip. Fantastic location just .3miles to Rainier Beach Light Rail Station. Enter to sunny and large living room with big windows and fireplace. Fresh paint throughout, new carpet and kitchen floor. Well appointed 3 bedrooms on main level. Large fenced yard with a covered patio leading...Solid midcentury home with a timeless layout & traditional floor plan. Lots of opportunities here! Affordable and spacious living for a first time homeowner. Investment potential for either a rental or light cosmetic flip. Fantastic location just .3miles to Rainier Beach Light Rail Station. Enter to sunny and large living room with big windows and fireplace. Fresh paint throughout, new carpet and kitchen floor. Well appointed 3 bedrooms on main level. Large fenced yard with a covered patio leading from the dining room, perfect for alfresco. Downstairs, 4th bedroom and 3/4 bath, and another living room with second fireplace and nice big utility room. Large driveway, attached garage, plenty of street parking. This home is a classic!
  • Listed by: Mary C. Durkan 206.789.7700 ballard@windermere.com • Windermere Real Estate Co.
  • Listed by: Caitlin Olsen 206.789.7700 colsen@windermere.com • Windermere Real Estate Co.
Listing closed: 08/16/2023 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2134931

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$630,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

96.0%

Seattle, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 8620 Renton Avenue South

Property Details
  • Taxes: $907 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Rainier Valley
  • School District: Seattle
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Total Covered Parking: 1
  • Offers Review Date: 07-18-2023
  • Entry Date: 07-13-2023
  • Energy Source: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,266 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Detached
  • Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Partially
  • Area: 380 - Southeast Seattle
  • Block: 1
  • Directions: From Rainier Ave, turn west on Cloverdale and then south on Renton Ave S. Home is on left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway Parking, Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
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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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Lower level
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: Yes
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level,Terraces
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 33
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 6659000005
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1630
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1630
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1630.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 8620 Renton Avenue South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 16, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #2134931

$625,000
Aug 9, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1516538229

$625,000
Jul 18, 2023

Pending

NWMLS #2134931

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/16/2023

Sold

NWMLS #2134931

$625,000
08/09/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1516538229

$625,000
07/18/2023

Pending

NWMLS #2134931

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Public Records for 8620 Renton Avenue South

Taxable ValueLand$373,000Additions$194,000Total$567,000
Tax Record2026$6,241 ($520 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,800 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt840 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area120 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,266 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningLR2 (M1)CountyKINGAPN665900-0005

Schools near 8620 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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