Google street view image for 4038 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Off market oct 1989 for $57K

$602,896

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $457/mo

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1 ba

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890

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4038 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

About this home

4038 Renton Ave S is a 890 square foot house on a 10,880 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 31, 1989 for $57,000. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $602,896.

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

10,880 sq ftLot Size

$677Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$602,896

$546K since sold in October 1989$8,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 24.9% lower than the average sale price ($802K) 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 14, 2026
$725,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,140 sq ft
5024 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
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SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$630,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,900 sq ft
3402 34 Ave SE, Seattle, WA 98144
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SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$869,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,682 sq ft
4054 24th Pl S, Seattle, WA 98108
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SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$800,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,540 sq ft
3918 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA 98118
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SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$1,010,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,570 sq ft
4520 47th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
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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 4038 Renton Ave S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,715 (+6.9%)

$568,000 + $1,000

$569,000

2025

$6,279 (+9.4%)

$568,000 + $1,000

$569,000

2024

$5,739 (+4.5%)

$568,000 + $1,000

$569,000

2023

$5,491 (+3.8%)

$508,000 + $16,000

$524,000

2022

$5,290 (+1.2%)

$435,000 + $126,000

$561,000

2021

$5,226 (+2.6%)

$400,000 + $99,000

$499,000

2020

$5,094 (+9.9%)

$339,000 + $134,000

$473,000

2019

$4,634 (+8.0%)

$340,000 + $134,000

$474,000

2018

$4,291 (+15.9%)

$340,000 + $134,000

$474,000

2017

$3,702 (+11.8%)

$300,000 + $80,000

$380,000

2016

$3,310 (+11.3%)

$267,000 + $69,000

$336,000

2015

$2,973 (+2.9%)

$233,000 + $59,000

$292,000

2014

$2,889 (+6.5%)

$267,000 + $1,000

$268,000

2013

$2,712 (−6.9%)

$237,000 + $1,000

$238,000

2012

$2,912 (−0.4%)

$216,000 + $4,000

$220,000

2011

$2,923 (+7.7%)

$235,000 + $33,000

$268,000

2010

$2,715 (−0.4%)

$235,000 + $33,000

$268,000

2009

$2,726

$235,000 + $71,000

$306,000

Tax history for 4038 Renton Ave S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,715 (+6.9%)

$568,000 + $1,000

$569,000

2025

$6,279 (+9.4%)

$568,000 + $1,000

$569,000

2024

$5,739 (+4.5%)

$568,000 + $1,000

$569,000

2023

$5,491 (+3.8%)

$508,000 + $16,000

$524,000

2022

$5,290 (+1.2%)

$435,000 + $126,000

$561,000

2021

$5,226 (+2.6%)

$400,000 + $99,000

$499,000

2020

$5,094 (+9.9%)

$339,000 + $134,000

$473,000

2019

$4,634 (+8.0%)

$340,000 + $134,000

$474,000

2018

$4,291 (+15.9%)

$340,000 + $134,000

$474,000

2017

$3,702 (+11.8%)

$300,000 + $80,000

$380,000

2016

$3,310 (+11.3%)

$267,000 + $69,000

$336,000

2015

$2,973 (+2.9%)

$233,000 + $59,000

$292,000

2014

$2,889 (+6.5%)

$267,000 + $1,000

$268,000

2013

$2,712 (−6.9%)

$237,000 + $1,000

$238,000

2012

$2,912 (−0.4%)

$216,000 + $4,000

$220,000

2011

$2,923 (+7.7%)

$235,000 + $33,000

$268,000

2010

$2,715 (−0.4%)

$235,000 + $33,000

$268,000

2009

$2,726

$235,000 + $71,000

$306,000

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

Permits

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Single-family/duplex furnace

Replace an oil furnace in a residential building.

HVAC

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Construction

Remove and replace the roof on a single-family home.

Roofing

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 890

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Forced Air

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: LESTER HEIGHTS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 890
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 890
Building Sq. Ft: 1,780
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LESTER HEIGHTS ADD PLAT BLOCK: PLAT LOT: G-H

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,880
Legal Lot Number: G
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.2498
Zoning Code: NR3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY(RES USE/ZONE)

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 890
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,880 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 428240 0035

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

John Muir Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

4/10

Washington Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

7/10

Franklin High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

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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 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

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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

$573,000 – $694,000

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