Open kitchen concept with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, South-facing window. Kitchen has new cabinets installed, pictures are slightly outdated. Opens right up to the living room. Spacious primary with ensuite spa-like bathroom and ample storage. Fully fenced property enclosing large yard, perfect for furry friends. Terraced gardens have multiple fruit trees (plums, figs, apples, blueberries!), raised garden beds perfect for gardening. Patio with pergola also great for entertaining. Location is great, walkable to Columbia City, yummy food, great shops, services, light rail, I-5, I-90 & beyond!
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 230
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HILLMAN CITY DIV 02
Living Sq. Ft: 790
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 790
Building Sq. Ft: 1,020
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: HILLMAN CITY ADD DIV # 2 & PORS VAC ALLEY ADJ LESS S 15 FT OF 25 & OF VAC ALLEY ADJ LESS POR 9 WLY OF LN BEG ON N LN 55 FT E OF NW COR TH S 16-13-37 E TO S LN SD LOT LESS POR 12 THRU 10 & 9 IF ANY LY WLY OF LN BEG ON S LN 12 DIST 62 FT ELY OF ELY MGN 37TH AVE TH NLY PLLW SD ELY MGN PLAT BLOCK: 4 PLAT LOT: 9 THRU 12 & 25
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,950
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: 4
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.1366
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: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,020
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 5,950 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 2024
County: King County
APN: 333100 0435
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 29, 2024
Sale and tax history for 5503 Renton Ave S
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REDFIN #1
Sep 8, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,999
$4/sq ft
Aug 10, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,999
$4/sq ft
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2252342
Aug 13, 2024
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$700,000
$686/sq ft
Jul 28, 2024
Pending
—
Jul 17, 2024
Price Changed
$700,000
$686/sq ft
Jun 18, 2024
Listed (Active)
$725,000
$711/sq ft
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1521359
Dec 10, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
$559,000
$548/sq ft
Nov 27, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 8, 2019
Pending (Pending Inspection)
—
Nov 1, 2019
Price Changed
$559,000
$548/sq ft
Sep 19, 2019
Listed (Active)
$575,000
$564/sq ft
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1444560
Jun 28, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
$315,000
$309/sq ft
Jun 14, 2019
Pending
—
May 31, 2019
Pending (Pending Inspection)
—
May 24, 2019
Price Changed
$320,000
$314/sq ft
May 21, 2019
Relisted (Active)
—
May 1, 2019
Pending (Pending Inspection)
—
Apr 23, 2019
Listed (Active)
$335,000
$328/sq ft
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23094556
Jan 14, 2004
Sold (MLS)
$136,500
$134/sq ft
Jul 9, 2003
Listed
$139,950
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 14, 1986
Sold
$17,000
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1983
Sold
$20,000
$20/sq ft
Public Records
May 12, 1978
Sold
$10,500
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,156 (+10.2%)
$307,000 + $332,000
$639,000
2025
$6,494 (+1.8%)
$307,000 + $332,000
$639,000
2024
$6,380 (+2.8%)
$307,000 + $314,000
$621,000
2023
$6,209 (+6.1%)
$302,000 + $322,000
$624,000
2022
$5,851 (+7.7%)
$287,000 + $393,000
$680,000
2021
$5,431 (+24.8%)
$260,000 + $329,000
$589,000
2020
$4,350 (+17.2%)
$228,000 + $289,000
$517,000
2019
$3,713 (+5.1%)
$163,000 + $221,000
$384,000
2018
$3,534 (+25.3%)
$163,000 + $221,000
$384,000
2017
$2,821 (+8.8%)
$144,000 + $174,000
$318,000
2016
$2,593 (+13.1%)
$121,000 + $136,000
$257,000
2015
$2,292 (+8.3%)
$108,000 + $123,000
$231,000
2014
$2,116 (−0.4%)
$94,000 + $114,000
$208,000
2013
$2,125 (−7.1%)
$100,000 + $74,000
$174,000
2012
$2,287 (−0.3%)
$100,000 + $74,000
$174,000
2011
$2,295 (+7.5%)
$109,000 + $103,000
$212,000
2010
$2,135 (−0.4%)
$109,000 + $103,000
$212,000
2009
$2,143
$109,000 + $133,000
$242,000
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
6/10
Hawthorne Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Aki Kurose Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Franklin High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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About Columbia
City
Columbia City, located between Mount Baker and Rainier Beach, is a historic and walkable Seattle neighborhood with a classic main street and a strong arts-and-food scene. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Rainier Ave S and S Edmunds St intersection, where indie restaurants, coffee counters, small galleries, and late-night music spots line the sidewalks. The Royal Room, Columbia City Theater, and Ark Lodge Cinemas act as cultural pillars with a steady calendar of shows and screenings. Early-1900s storefronts and brick facades frame Rainier Avenue, while side streets shift to Craftsman homes and compact apartment buildings. Genesee Park and Lake Washington’s shoreline add open space and water views. Link light rail at Columbia City Station ties the district to the rest of the city.
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Public facts and zoning for 5503 Renton Ave S
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Sq. Ft.
1,020
Stories
1
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Lot Size
5,950
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1908
Year Renovated
2024
County
King County
APN
333100 0435
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 29, 2024.
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Local insights from Redfin agents
One of my favorite things about living near Columbia City: unbeatable walkability, good restaurants, and hoppin vibes with that quaint community feel, best of both worlds. Checkout the Farmers Market (Weds 3-7p, May 6-Oct 28) or the Night Market...
(every 3rd Sat, year-round), mins from the Light Rail
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