1216 Benson Rd S, Renton, WA 98055

Listing provided courtesy of Weichert, Realtors-Pillar NW. Bought with Weichert, Realtors-Pillar NW.

Off Market Jan 2012 for $62K

$306,129

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,252/mo

3

bd

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•

1,280

sq ft

1216 Benson Rd S, Renton, WA 98055

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About this home

This charming Craftsman-style home was built in 1916 and certainly has retained some of the old world charm! Some updating appears to have been done, but some definite TLC is needed. Enjoy 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with views of the Renton Valley! Convenient location for commuters! HomePath Renovation Financing is available! Make this home your next project! Sold as-is. Zoned RMF as of 10-11-11.

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by • Weichert, Realtors-Pillar NW

Bought with Tom Germino • Weichert, Realtors-Pillar NW

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #284752

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Redfin Estimate

$306,129

$244K since sold in January 2012$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 55.2% lower than the average sale price ($683K) of 6 comparable homes.

BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 23, 2026
$603,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,371 sq ft
523 Williams Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$790,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,980 sq ft
811 Grant Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$650,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,140 sq ft
731 S 19th St, Renton, WA 98055
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$870,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,780 sq ft
808 Renton Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$575,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,130 sq ft
544 Whitworth Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$610,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,921 sq ft
211 S 15th St, Renton, WA 98055

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Market trends in 98055, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$567K

$103K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

42

2 MoM

New listings for sale

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$814,950
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Soulinh Soukphaly • Skyline Properties, Inc.
$449,950
2 beds2 baths1,278 sq ft
214 48th St S Unit H, Renton, WA 98055
Wei Song • WPI Real Estate Services, Inc.
$850,000
4 beds3 baths2,390 sq ft
2012 Lincoln Circle Cir SE, Renton, WA 98055
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Sale history for 1216 Benson Rd S

Date

Event

Price

Jan 31, 2012

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #284752

$62,000

$48/sq ft

Jan 27, 2012

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #284752

—

Jan 12, 2012

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #284752

—

Dec 29, 2011

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #284752

—

Dec 28, 2011

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #284752

$69,000

$54/sq ft

Dec 11, 2011

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #284752

$79,900

$62/sq ft

Dec 7, 2011

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #284752

—

Nov 30, 2011

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #284752

—

Nov 14, 2011

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #284752

$89,900

$70/sq ft

Oct 12, 2011

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #284752

$99,900

$78/sq ft

Jun 27, 2002

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22004593

$166,000

$130/sq ft

Jan 10, 2002

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22004593

$165,000

$129/sq ft

Dec 29, 2000

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #20127088

$85,000

$66/sq ft

Oct 16, 2000

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #20127088

$85,000

$66/sq ft

Nov 13, 1992

Sold

Public Records

$61,464

$48/sq ft

Aug 30, 1990

Sold

Public Records

$69,000

$54/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,592 (+7.9%)

$262,000 + $160,000

$422,000

2025

$4,258 (+9.2%)

$262,000 + $160,000

$422,000

2024

$3,899 (−0.8%)

$239,000 + $173,000

$412,000

2023

$3,932 (+8.9%)

$208,000 + $151,000

$359,000

2022

$3,612 (+12.9%)

$212,000 + $190,000

$402,000

2021

$3,198 (+5.7%)

$186,000 + $132,000

$318,000

2020

$3,025 (+2.9%)

$174,000 + $94,000

$268,000

2019

$2,941

$129,000 + $125,000

$254,000

2018

$2,942 (+57.3%)

$129,000 + $125,000

$254,000

2017

$1,870 (+16.9%)

$129,000 + $91,000

$220,000

2016

$1,599 (+11.0%)

$86,000 + $47,000

$133,000

2015

$1,440 (+4.7%)

$86,000 + $34,000

$120,000

2014

$1,375 (+9.1%)

$82,000 + $31,000

$113,000

2013

$1,260 (−4.7%)

$75,000 + $21,000

$96,000

2012

$1,322 (−39.2%)

$75,000 + $13,000

$88,000

2011

$2,174 (+6.2%)

$135,000 + $42,000

$177,000

2010

$2,047 (−8.7%)

$135,000 + $48,000

$183,000

2009

$2,242

$135,000 + $89,000

$224,000

Tax history for 1216 Benson Rd S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,592 (+7.9%)

$262,000 + $160,000

$422,000

2025

$4,258 (+9.2%)

$262,000 + $160,000

$422,000

2024

$3,899 (−0.8%)

$239,000 + $173,000

$412,000

2023

$3,932 (+8.9%)

$208,000 + $151,000

$359,000

2022

$3,612 (+12.9%)

$212,000 + $190,000

$402,000

2021

$3,198 (+5.7%)

$186,000 + $132,000

$318,000

2020

$3,025 (+2.9%)

$174,000 + $94,000

$268,000

2019

$2,941

$129,000 + $125,000

$254,000

2018

$2,942 (+57.3%)

$129,000 + $125,000

$254,000

2017

$1,870 (+16.9%)

$129,000 + $91,000

$220,000

2016

$1,599 (+11.0%)

$86,000 + $47,000

$133,000

2015

$1,440 (+4.7%)

$86,000 + $34,000

$120,000

2014

$1,375 (+9.1%)

$82,000 + $31,000

$113,000

2013

$1,260 (−4.7%)

$75,000 + $21,000

$96,000

2012

$1,322 (−39.2%)

$75,000 + $13,000

$88,000

2011

$2,174 (+6.2%)

$135,000 + $42,000

$177,000

2010

$2,047 (−8.7%)

$135,000 + $48,000

$183,000

2009

$2,242

$135,000 + $89,000

$224,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

3

Baths

1

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,040

Year built

1916

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

202305 9033

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

RMF

UDD_B

Residential Multi-Family Zone

The Residential Multi-Family (RMF) Zone provides suitable environments for multi-family dwellings. It is further intended to conditionally allow uses that are compatible with and support a multi-family environment. The RMF allows for the development of both infill parcels in existing multi-family districts with compatible projects and other multi-family development. Densities range from 10 to 20 du per acre with opportunities for bonuses up to 25 du per net acre.

Zone overlays

Urban Design District B

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Commercial & retail-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Research & development
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Beds Upper: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,280
Style Code: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.2519
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,174
Tax Year: 2011

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Septic System, Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Renton

Location Information
Directions: Head S on I-405. Take Exit 3 and left onto Talbot Rd S. Left on S Puget Dr. Left on 108th Ave/Benson Rd S. Home on Right.
Topography: PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 202305 9033

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 1,280
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1280
Building Area Total: 1280
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Structure Type: House
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Talbot Hill Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Dimmitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

6/10

Renton Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 87° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Renton, WA • 98055

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$291,000 – $353,000

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Home values near 1216 Benson Rd S

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1206 Benson Road South, Renton, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 930 Sq. Ft.	$407,236
1236 Benson Road South, Renton, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$586,346

Address	Redfin Estimate
1234 Benson Road South, Renton, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1190 Sq. Ft.	$440,275
1228 Benson Road South, Renton, WA 6 Beds \| 4.75 Baths \| 2978 Sq. Ft.	$842,545

Address	Redfin Estimate
1240 Benson Road South, Renton, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1510 Sq. Ft.	$705,920
1212 Benson Road South, Renton, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$408,856

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