OFF MARKET

Listed by Lisa Lam • COMPASS. Bought with RSVP Brokers ERA.

Off Market Jul 2021 for $1.1M

$1,255,120

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,102/mo

•

4,110

sq ft

538 Renton Ave S, Renton, WA 98057

About this home

RENTON.HILL.VIEWS. Custom built rambler with basement style home meticulously maintained by original owner. A great room floor plan designed for one level living & entertaining! Experiment with a new dish on the commercial grade gas range and double ovens. Island seating + large walk-in pantry. Living room steps out to a huge covered view deck overlooking western views of Lake Washington, Downtown Seattle, the Olympic Mountains & mesmerizing colorful sunsets. Relax to the main level master with sitting room, 5pc bath with cedar lined sauna & large closet. Downstairs has two more bedrooms, full bath, family room and a work-from-home space. Attached oversized 3 car garage is finished with generous built-in storage with work bench for hobbies.

Single-familyProperty Type

1999Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Lisa Lam • COMPASS

Bought with Iven Chen • RSVP Brokers ERA

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1776282

Redfin Estimate

$1,255,120

$155K since sold in July 2021$27K since August

Recently sold homes
Estimate history

This home's estimate is 40.2% higher than the average sale price ($895K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$800,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,490 sq ft
277 Edmonds Ave SE, Renton, WA 98056
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$790,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths1,959 sq ft
1111 S 27th Pl, Renton, WA 98055
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$790,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,980 sq ft
811 Grant Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$1,110,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,324 sq ft
714 High Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$986,250
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,000 sq ft
266 Camas Ave SE, Renton, WA 98056

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$373,510

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$4,858/mo

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Market trends in 98057, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$567K

$245 MoM

Avg. days on market

10d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Laura Hinds • KW Lake Washington So
$782,000
5 beds2 baths2,060 sq ft
909 SW Langston Rd, Renton, WA 98057
Laura Stellato • KW Greater Seattle
$215,000
1 bed1 bath680 sq ft
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Amy Gerrits • Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
$599,950
2 beds2 baths1,270 sq ft
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James Nguyen • Dove Realty, Inc.
$750,000
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Sale history for 538 Renton Ave S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,173 (+16.4%)

$409,000 + $811,000

$1,220,000

2025

$11,317 (+9.2%)

$409,000 + $811,000

$1,220,000

2024

$10,364 (−4.8%)

$372,000 + $723,000

$1,095,000

2023

$10,886 (+5.3%)

$324,000 + $630,000

$954,000

2022

$10,335 (+13.2%)

$341,000 + $771,000

$1,112,000

2021

$9,132 (+3.1%)

$299,000 + $612,000

$911,000

2020

$8,857 (−2.3%)

$280,000 + $486,000

$766,000

2019

$9,065

$207,000 + $581,000

$788,000

2018

$9,058 (+10.9%)

$207,000 + $581,000

$788,000

2017

$8,165 (+9.1%)

$207,000 + $474,000

$681,000

2016

$7,481 (+20.1%)

$184,000 + $416,000

$600,000

2015

$6,228 (+4.4%)

$184,000 + $381,000

$565,000

2014

$5,964 (+10.1%)

$176,000 + $316,000

$492,000

2013

$5,416 (−4.1%)

$160,000 + $258,000

$418,000

2012

$5,647 (−21.1%)

$160,000 + $220,000

$380,000

2011

$7,157 (+6.0%)

$218,000 + $367,000

$585,000

2010

$6,751 (−8.4%)

$218,000 + $388,000

$606,000

2009

$7,368

$218,000 + $521,000

$739,000

Tax history for 538 Renton Ave S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,173 (+16.4%)

$409,000 + $811,000

$1,220,000

2025

$11,317 (+9.2%)

$409,000 + $811,000

$1,220,000

2024

$10,364 (−4.8%)

$372,000 + $723,000

$1,095,000

2023

$10,886 (+5.3%)

$324,000 + $630,000

$954,000

2022

$10,335 (+13.2%)

$341,000 + $771,000

$1,112,000

2021

$9,132 (+3.1%)

$299,000 + $612,000

$911,000

2020

$8,857 (−2.3%)

$280,000 + $486,000

$766,000

2019

$9,065

$207,000 + $581,000

$788,000

2018

$9,058 (+10.9%)

$207,000 + $581,000

$788,000

2017

$8,165 (+9.1%)

$207,000 + $474,000

$681,000

2016

$7,481 (+20.1%)

$184,000 + $416,000

$600,000

2015

$6,228 (+4.4%)

$184,000 + $381,000

$565,000

2014

$5,964 (+10.1%)

$176,000 + $316,000

$492,000

2013

$5,416 (−4.1%)

$160,000 + $258,000

$418,000

2012

$5,647 (−21.1%)

$160,000 + $220,000

$380,000

2011

$7,157 (+6.0%)

$218,000 + $367,000

$585,000

2010

$6,751 (−8.4%)

$218,000 + $388,000

$606,000

2009

$7,368

$218,000 + $521,000

$739,000

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,110

Year built

1999

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

722140 0323

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.

R-8

Residential-8 Zone

The Residential-8 Zone (R-8) is established for single family residential dwellings allowing a range of 4 to 8 du per net acre. It is intended to implement the Residential Medium Density Comprehensive Plan designation. Development in the R-8 Zone is intended to create opportunities for new single family residential neighborhoods and to facilitate high-quality infill development that promotes reinvestment in existing single family neighborhoods. It is intended to accommodate uses that are compatible with and support a high-quality residential environment and add to a sense of community.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Research & development
Golf related
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

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

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 2
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Lower

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

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

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

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

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 15 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Central A/C, Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Built-In Vacuum, Dining Room, Sauna, Security System, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,See Remarks

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Brick, Cement Planked

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 4,110
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Lot Information
Lot Number: 21
MLS Lot Size Source: King County Records
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Alley, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.2608
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,132
Tax Year: 2021

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Renton
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Renton
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Garage
Water Heater Type: Gas

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Talbot Hill Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Dimmitt Mid
High School: Renton Snr High
High School District: Renton

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: false
Directions: From Grady Way, Grady becomes Main, East up hill on Cedar Ave S, Left after overpass onto 3rd, Right on Renton Ave S, continue past house and wrap around to alley access off South 7th. House on Left.
Topography: PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,110
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 722140 0323

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 4,110
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 4110
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 4110
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Renton Co-Op Coal Cos
Year Built Effective: 1999
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Talbot Hill Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

6/10

Dimmitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

6/10

Renton Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 14 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 • 98057

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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

$1.19M – $1.44M

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Home values near 538 Renton Ave S

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
524 Renton Avenue South, Renton, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1910 Sq. Ft.	$808,280
535 Renton Avenue South, Renton, WA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$903,100

Address	Redfin Estimate
528 Renton Avenue South, Renton, WA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	$504,072
611 Renton Avenue South, Renton, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4070 Sq. Ft.	$1,143,194

Address	Redfin Estimate
530 Renton Avenue South, Renton, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$468,010
527 Renton Avenue South, Renton, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3320 Sq. Ft.	$1,322,116

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