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About this home
Some homes have character. Others have a story to tell. Set on nearly 2 acres, this timeless Craftsman farmhouse offers something increasingly rare in Issaquah: room to breathe, space to gather, and the unmistakable charm of country living just minutes from city conveniences. A picture-perfect red barn, mature fruit trees, and beautifully maintained grounds create a setting that feels lifted from a postcard. Flawlessly maintained and thoughtfully updated, the home pairs historic character and classic farmhouse details with modern comforts, including a new furnace, A/C, newer exterior paint and carpet. The beautifully updated kitchen features granite countertops, subway tiles, newer SS appliances, and a charming breakfast nook. A desirable main-level bedroom with full bath offers flexibility, while two additional bedrooms await upstairs. Downstairs, the daylight basement is flooded with natural light and offers two additional rooms, rec room, and ¾ bath—ideal for guests, hobbies, or working from home. Outside, discover a secluded backyard with multiple gathering areas, room to garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the open space. An irrigation system supplied by a dedicated well keeps the grounds lush, while the home enjoys public water service and is wired for a generator. Detached 2 car garage with shop space. Ample parking for guests, RV or boat. This classic beauty offers the character of yesterday with the conveniences of today. Prized Issaquah Schools. Pre Inspected.
Briarwood, located between East Renton Highlands and the Issaquah Highlands, is a residential and wooded East Renton Highlands neighborhood with curving hillside streets and evergreen backdrops. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Maple Valley Highway (SR 169) and SE 128th St corridor, where espresso stands, local eateries, and everyday services set a steady, commuter-friendly rhythm. Housing reads as late-20th-century ramblers and split-levels alongside newer infill, often with generous driveways and tall trees. Trailheads and greenbelts shape daily routines more than storefront blocks. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and the Lake Washington shoreline pull the area toward water and open lawns. The feel is quiet and practical, with a strong connection to nearby parks and retail nodes.
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Offer insights
17929 SE May Valley Rd · $974,000
$986K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $986K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$974,000
Median list price in this area is $1,038,398. (7% higher than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining room
High-tech cabling
Wired for a generator
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: 1 on the main level, 2 upstairs, and 1 on the lower level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the main level
1 three-quarter bathroom on the lower level
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove/range
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Electric water heater in the basement
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Laminate
Softwood
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Radiant heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fruit trees
Garden space
Irrigation well
Deck
Patio
Partially fenced
Barn
Outbuildings
Shop
View
Level and partially sloped terrain
Home design
Single-family house
Two stories with a daylight basement
East-facing
Main-level entry
Parking
Detached garage
Driveway
RV parking
10 uncovered parking spaces
2 covered parking spaces
Security
Security system
Construction
Built in 1934
Wood construction
Composition roof
Poured concrete foundation
Utilities
Electric power
Individual well and public water
Septic system
Cable and high-speed internet available
Financial info
Cash, conventional, and VA financing accepted
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the rural zone (RA) is to provide for an area-wide long-term rural character and to minimize land use conflicts with nearby agricultural or forest production districts or mineral extraction sites. These purposes are accomplished by: Limiting residential densities and permitted uses to those that are compatible with rural character and nearby resource production districts and sites and are able to be adequately supported by rural service levels; Allowing small scale farming and forestry activities and tourism and recreation uses that can be supported by rural service levels and that are compatible with rural character; Increasing required setbacks to minimize conflicts with adjacent agriculture, forest or mineral zones; and Requiring tracts created through cluster development to be designated as permanent open space or as permanent resource use.; Use of this zone is appropriate in rural areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan as follows: RA-5 in rural areas where the predominant lot pattern is five acres or greater but less than ten acres in size and the area is generally environmentally unconstrained
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Police station
Agriculture-Cropland
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 17 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, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Renton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 17929 SE May Valley Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $821,000 and $1,525,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $821K to $1.5M.