Google street view image for 1240 Benson Rd S, Renton, WA 98055

Off Market Apr 1998 for $149K

$705,920

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,097/mo

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2 ba

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1,510

sq ft

1240 Benson Rd S, Renton, WA 98055

About this home

1240 Benson Rd S is a 1,510 square foot house on a 0.38 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 15, 1998 for $149,950. Based on Redfin's Renton data, we estimate the home's value is $705,920.

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

0.38 acresLot Size

$467Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$705,920

$556K since sold in April 1998$35K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.6% lower than the average sale price ($725K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$790,000
A
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811 Grant Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
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$750,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,960 sq ft
2208 Smithers Ave S, Renton, WA 98055
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$870,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,780 sq ft
808 Renton Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$650,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,140 sq ft
731 S 19th St, Renton, WA 98055
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$610,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,921 sq ft
211 S 15th St, Renton, WA 98055
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$679,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
1932 SE 17th Ct, 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

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2 MoM

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$449,950
2 beds2 baths1,278 sq ft
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Sale history for 1240 Benson Rd S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,519 (+7.6%)

$323,000 + $277,000

$600,000

2025

$6,061 (+9.1%)

$323,000 + $277,000

$600,000

2024

$5,555 (−3.5%)

$294,000 + $292,000

$586,000

2023

$5,760 (+8.9%)

$256,000 + $255,000

$511,000

2022

$5,290 (+13.1%)

$277,000 + $311,000

$588,000

2021

$4,676 (+5.6%)

$243,000 + $222,000

$465,000

2020

$4,427 (+2.8%)

$228,000 + $163,000

$391,000

2019

$4,306 (+0.1%)

$169,000 + $202,000

$371,000

2018

$4,302 (+17.0%)

$169,000 + $202,000

$371,000

2017

$3,678 (+14.5%)

$169,000 + $152,000

$321,000

2016

$3,211 (+11.5%)

$132,000 + $136,000

$268,000

2015

$2,880 (+4.5%)

$132,000 + $110,000

$242,000

2014

$2,757 (+9.7%)

$126,000 + $101,000

$227,000

2013

$2,513 (−4.0%)

$115,000 + $78,000

$193,000

2012

$2,618 (−19.7%)

$115,000 + $61,000

$176,000

2011

$3,261 (+5.8%)

$135,000 + $55,000

$190,000

2010

$3,081 (−8.5%)

$184,000 + $92,000

$276,000

2009

$3,367

$184,000 + $153,000

$337,000

Tax history for 1240 Benson Rd S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,519 (+7.6%)

$323,000 + $277,000

$600,000

2025

$6,061 (+9.1%)

$323,000 + $277,000

$600,000

2024

$5,555 (−3.5%)

$294,000 + $292,000

$586,000

2023

$5,760 (+8.9%)

$256,000 + $255,000

$511,000

2022

$5,290 (+13.1%)

$277,000 + $311,000

$588,000

2021

$4,676 (+5.6%)

$243,000 + $222,000

$465,000

2020

$4,427 (+2.8%)

$228,000 + $163,000

$391,000

2019

$4,306 (+0.1%)

$169,000 + $202,000

$371,000

2018

$4,302 (+17.0%)

$169,000 + $202,000

$371,000

2017

$3,678 (+14.5%)

$169,000 + $152,000

$321,000

2016

$3,211 (+11.5%)

$132,000 + $136,000

$268,000

2015

$2,880 (+4.5%)

$132,000 + $110,000

$242,000

2014

$2,757 (+9.7%)

$126,000 + $101,000

$227,000

2013

$2,513 (−4.0%)

$115,000 + $78,000

$193,000

2012

$2,618 (−19.7%)

$115,000 + $61,000

$176,000

2011

$3,261 (+5.8%)

$135,000 + $55,000

$190,000

2010

$3,081 (−8.5%)

$184,000 + $92,000

$276,000

2009

$3,367

$184,000 + $153,000

$337,000

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

Zoning

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,010
Basement Finish: Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 3/4 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Floor/wall Furnace

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family

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Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,510
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,010
Building Sq. Ft: 2,020
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEG 200 FT E & 778 FT S OF NW COR OF GL 2 TH ELY 280 FT TH NLY 75 FT TH WLY 280 FT TH SLY 75 FT TO BEG LESS RD PER DEED #20070511000450 PLAT BLOCK: PLAT LOT:

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,344
School Tax District: RENTON #403
Municipality Name: RENTON
Acres: 0.3752
Zoning Code: RMF
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,510
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 202305 9031

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Talbot Hill Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Dimmitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

7 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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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

$671,000 – $812,000

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Home values near 1240 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
1216 Benson Road South, Renton, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	$306,129

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
1236 Benson Road South, Renton, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$586,346
1212 Benson Road South, Renton, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$408,856

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