Listed by Quin Ashley • John L. Scott, Inc. Bought with Real Residential.
Off market mar 2025 for $899K
$755,748
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$5,551/mo
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,500
sq ft
4138 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
About this home
Back on Market due to buyer failed financing. Prime location near Columbia City with seamless access to downtown, I-5, and I-90. Adjacent to light rail and bus routes. 13,680 square foot lot featuring a 2-bedroom, 1-bath fixer-upper with unfinished basement. Unlock potential for up to 6 units. Don't miss this development opportunity!
Iolanthe Chan-McCarthy • Urban Pacific Real Estate
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Sale history for 4138 Renton Ave S
Date
Event
Price
Mar 13, 2025
Sold (MLS)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2352645
$899,000
$599/sq ft
Mar 13, 2025
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2352645
$899,000
$599/sq ft
Jun 28, 1985
Sold
Public Records
$57,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,205 (+22.7%)
$590,000 + $1,000
$591,000
2025
$5,872 (+234.2%)
$590,000 + $1,000
$591,000
2024
$1,757 (−15.8%)
$590,000 + $1,000
$591,000
2023
$2,087 (+24.4%)
$527,000 + $32,000
$559,000
2022
$1,677 (+3.1%)
$451,000 + $147,000
$598,000
2021
$1,627 (+5.1%)
$415,000 + $117,000
$532,000
2020
$1,548 (+3.5%)
$397,000 + $184,000
$581,000
2019
$1,496 (−1.0%)
$398,000 + $184,000
$582,000
2018
$1,511 (+1.4%)
$398,000 + $184,000
$582,000
2017
$1,489 (+3.3%)
$351,000 + $115,000
$466,000
2016
$1,441 (+7.9%)
$312,000 + $100,000
$412,000
2015
$1,336 (−59.9%)
$272,000 + $86,000
$358,000
2014
$3,329 (+4.3%)
$303,000 + $1,000
$304,000
2013
$3,191 (−4.5%)
$269,000 + $1,000
$270,000
2012
$3,340 (−0.1%)
$245,000 + $11,000
$256,000
2011
$3,344 (+7.7%)
$266,000 + $37,000
$303,000
2010
$3,103 (−0.4%)
$266,000 + $37,000
$303,000
2009
$3,115
$266,000 + $80,000
$346,000
Tax history for 4138 Renton Ave S
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,205 (+22.7%)
$590,000 + $1,000
$591,000
2025
$5,872 (+234.2%)
$590,000 + $1,000
$591,000
2024
$1,757 (−15.8%)
$590,000 + $1,000
$591,000
2023
$2,087 (+24.4%)
$527,000 + $32,000
$559,000
2022
$1,677 (+3.1%)
$451,000 + $147,000
$598,000
2021
$1,627 (+5.1%)
$415,000 + $117,000
$532,000
2020
$1,548 (+3.5%)
$397,000 + $184,000
$581,000
2019
$1,496 (−1.0%)
$398,000 + $184,000
$582,000
2018
$1,511 (+1.4%)
$398,000 + $184,000
$582,000
2017
$1,489 (+3.3%)
$351,000 + $115,000
$466,000
2016
$1,441 (+7.9%)
$312,000 + $100,000
$412,000
2015
$1,336 (−59.9%)
$272,000 + $86,000
$358,000
2014
$3,329 (+4.3%)
$303,000 + $1,000
$304,000
2013
$3,191 (−4.5%)
$269,000 + $1,000
$270,000
2012
$3,340 (−0.1%)
$245,000 + $11,000
$256,000
2011
$3,344 (+7.7%)
$266,000 + $37,000
$303,000
2010
$3,103 (−0.4%)
$266,000 + $37,000
$303,000
2009
$3,115
$266,000 + $80,000
$346,000
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,500
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
King County
APN
160710 0175
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
Jan 27, 2025 • Final
Building & land use pre-application
Convert an existing single-family home into a detached accessory dwelling unit. Construct a new single-family home and an attached accessory dwelling unit. Install new and replacement hard surfaces.
ADU
New construction
Jun 25, 2024 • Final
Building & land use pre-application
Short plat a property into two parcels. The existing structure will remain. Future construction of a single-family home, an attached accessory dwelling unit, and a detached accessory dwelling unit will include new and replaced hardscape.
ADU
New construction
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.
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 1,500
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1500
MLS Square Footage Source: County Records
Building Area Total: 1500
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Effective: 1942
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
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Schools
John Muir Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Washington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Franklin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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