OFF MARKET

Listed by Quin Ashley • John L. Scott, Inc. Bought with John L. Scott Des Moines.

Off market mar 2024 for $415K

$451,053

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,711/mo

•

680

sq ft

4001 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

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Attention builders and investors! Here's an incredible opportunity in the heart of Columbia City. This fixer property offers immense potential with the option to tear down, rebuild, add a DADU/ADU or maybe townhomes ,Zone NR3. Bring your creative ideas and capitalize on this prime location, just minutes away from light rail, Seattle U, University of Washington, Downtown Seattle, and a plethora of amenities. Whether you're looking to develop or renovate, this property is a dream investment waiting to be realized. Don't miss out on this chance to shape the future of this desirable neighborhood. Act now and turn this diamond in the rough into a true gem! Buyer to verify all information to its own satisfaction.

Single-familyProperty Type

1907Year Built

8,100 sq ftLot Size

$663Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Quin Ashley • John L. Scott, Inc

Listed by Rache Boston • John L. Scott, Inc

Bought with Paul Lau • John L. Scott Des Moines

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2196445

Redfin Estimate

$451,053

$36K since sold in March 2024$6,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 40.7% lower than the average sale price ($761K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN SEP 30, 2026
$780,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,360 sq ft
4048 37th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
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SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$630,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,900 sq ft
3402 34 Ave SE, Seattle, WA 98144
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SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$732,000
C
3 beds1 bath900 sq ft
3112 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98108
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SOLD OCT 21, 2026
$1,000,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,726 sq ft
4038 24th Pl S, Seattle, WA 98108
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SOLD APR 24, 2026
$625,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,520 sq ft
3328 36th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
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SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$800,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,540 sq ft
3918 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA 98118
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$2,438/mo

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Market trends in Columbia City, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$725K

$203 MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

3 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 4001 Renton Ave S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,019 (+3.9%)

$526,000

2025

$5,794 (+11.4%)

$526,000

2024

$5,200 (+4.6%)

$526,000 + $1,000

$527,000

2023

$4,972 (+322.6%)

$470,000 + $3,000

$473,000

2022

$1,177 (+1.9%)

$402,000 + $104,000

$506,000

2021

$1,154 (+5.3%)

$370,000 + $80,000

$450,000

2020

$1,096 (+4.0%)

$285,000 + $127,000

$412,000

2019

$1,054 (+0.2%)

$286,000 + $127,000

$413,000

2018

$1,052 (+2.3%)

$286,000 + $127,000

$413,000

2017

$1,028 (+4.0%)

$253,000 + $78,000

$331,000

2016

$988 (+7.9%)

$225,000 + $68,000

$293,000

2015

$916 (−60.4%)

$196,000 + $59,000

$255,000

2014

$2,314 (+6.6%)

$207,000 + $1,000

$208,000

2013

$2,170 (−6.7%)

$184,000 + $1,000

$185,000

2012

$2,327

$168,000 + $3,000

$171,000

2011

$2,329 (+7.7%)

$183,000 + $26,000

$209,000

2010

$2,163 (−0.5%)

$183,000 + $26,000

$209,000

2009

$2,174

$183,000 + $56,000

$239,000

Tax history for 4001 Renton Ave S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,019 (+3.9%)

$526,000

2025

$5,794 (+11.4%)

$526,000

2024

$5,200 (+4.6%)

$526,000 + $1,000

$527,000

2023

$4,972 (+322.6%)

$470,000 + $3,000

$473,000

2022

$1,177 (+1.9%)

$402,000 + $104,000

$506,000

2021

$1,154 (+5.3%)

$370,000 + $80,000

$450,000

2020

$1,096 (+4.0%)

$285,000 + $127,000

$412,000

2019

$1,054 (+0.2%)

$286,000 + $127,000

$413,000

2018

$1,052 (+2.3%)

$286,000 + $127,000

$413,000

2017

$1,028 (+4.0%)

$253,000 + $78,000

$331,000

2016

$988 (+7.9%)

$225,000 + $68,000

$293,000

2015

$916 (−60.4%)

$196,000 + $59,000

$255,000

2014

$2,314 (+6.6%)

$207,000 + $1,000

$208,000

2013

$2,170 (−6.7%)

$184,000 + $1,000

$185,000

2012

$2,327

$168,000 + $3,000

$171,000

2011

$2,329 (+7.7%)

$183,000 + $26,000

$209,000

2010

$2,163 (−0.5%)

$183,000 + $26,000

$209,000

2009

$2,174

$183,000 + $56,000

$239,000

*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
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,100 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Vacant Land

County

King County

APN

162404 9054

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.

Aug 19, 2026 • Active

Electrical permit: over the counter

ADU

Electrical

Dec 22, 2025 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install a temporary power pole at a new location on the site.

Electrical

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: None

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

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

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Partially Finished

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Baseboard
Cooling Information: None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Laminate Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Appliances Included: StoveRange

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric
Sq. Ft. Finished: 680
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Tax Records
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Open Space, Value In Land
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.186
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,972
Tax Year: 2023

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Seattle
Power Company: City of Seattle
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Seattle

Location

School Information
Elementary School: John Muir
Middle Or Junior High School: Wash Mid
High School: Franklin High
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: Take exit 3 for Rainier Ave S. Turn right onto Rainier Ave S. Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Way S. Turn left onto S Dakota St. Turn left onto Renton Ave S. House is on the left.

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,100 square feet
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 162404 9054

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, February 2, 2024

Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 680
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 680
MLS Square Footage Source: Tax Records
Building Area Total: 680
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

John Muir Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Washington Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

7/10

Franklin High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

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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 86° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Seattle, WA • 98108

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.8 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

$429,000 – $519,000

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