Listed by Mary Lou Gustine-Nelson • Renton Realty. Bought with Keller Williams Eastside.
Off Market Jun 2021 for $481K
$598,059
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,115/mo
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
850
sq ft
7920 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
About this home
Craftsman 1-story w/basement in Southeast Seattle offers 2-beds, 1-bath, and numerous original features like leaded glass windows, kitchen counter tile, and wooden benches in kitchen nook. Living room has a wood-burning fireplace w/original built-in bookcase w/glass doors. Hardwood floors in living room, formal dining, and bedrooms. Full basement w/extra finished room & utilities. Large attic that has standing room high ceilings plus 3-windows. Enclosed back porch and a large covered front porch. Garden shed, detached garage, and off-street parking w/3-car driveway. Recent updates include refreshed decking, newer vinyl siding, and 1-yr new furnace and roof. The lot size may allow for a backyard cottage. Two blocks to the light rail station.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Matthew Falcon
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 7920 Renton Ave S
Date
Event
Price
Jun 9, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1768035
$481,100
$566/sq ft
May 11, 2021
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1768035
—
May 6, 2021
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1768035
$450,000
$529/sq ft
Aug 25, 1992
Sold
Public Records
$85,450
$101/sq ft
Oct 14, 1983
Sold
Public Records
$61,950
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,241 (+14.9%)
$293,000 + $438,000
$731,000
2025
$7,173 (+43.9%)
$293,000 + $438,000
$731,000
2024
$4,986 (+2.9%)
$293,000 + $384,000
$677,000
2023
$4,845 (+6.2%)
$288,000 + $182,000
$470,000
2022
$4,562 (+7.6%)
$274,000 + $238,000
$512,000
2021
$4,239 (+18.6%)
$248,000 + $195,000
$443,000
2020
$3,575 (+16.9%)
$218,000 + $171,000
$389,000
2019
$3,059 (−1.8%)
$153,000 + $152,000
$305,000
2018
$3,114 (+20.2%)
$153,000 + $152,000
$305,000
2017
$2,590 (+13.6%)
$135,000 + $139,000
$274,000
2016
$2,280 (+8.3%)
$113,000 + $119,000
$232,000
2015
$2,106 (+14.5%)
$101,000 + $97,000
$198,000
2014
$1,839 (−0.1%)
$88,000 + $100,000
$188,000
2013
$1,841 (−6.6%)
$94,000 + $53,000
$147,000
2012
$1,971 (−4.9%)
$94,000 + $53,000
$147,000
2011
$2,072 (+7.5%)
$103,000 + $86,000
$189,000
2010
$1,927 (−0.5%)
$103,000 + $86,000
$189,000
2009
$1,936
$103,000 + $113,000
$216,000
Tax history for 7920 Renton Ave S
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,241 (+14.9%)
$293,000 + $438,000
$731,000
2025
$7,173 (+43.9%)
$293,000 + $438,000
$731,000
2024
$4,986 (+2.9%)
$293,000 + $384,000
$677,000
2023
$4,845 (+6.2%)
$288,000 + $182,000
$470,000
2022
$4,562 (+7.6%)
$274,000 + $238,000
$512,000
2021
$4,239 (+18.6%)
$248,000 + $195,000
$443,000
2020
$3,575 (+16.9%)
$218,000 + $171,000
$389,000
2019
$3,059 (−1.8%)
$153,000 + $152,000
$305,000
2018
$3,114 (+20.2%)
$153,000 + $152,000
$305,000
2017
$2,590 (+13.6%)
$135,000 + $139,000
$274,000
2016
$2,280 (+8.3%)
$113,000 + $119,000
$232,000
2015
$2,106 (+14.5%)
$101,000 + $97,000
$198,000
2014
$1,839 (−0.1%)
$88,000 + $100,000
$188,000
2013
$1,841 (−6.6%)
$94,000 + $53,000
$147,000
2012
$1,971 (−4.9%)
$94,000 + $53,000
$147,000
2011
$2,072 (+7.5%)
$103,000 + $86,000
$189,000
2010
$1,927 (−0.5%)
$103,000 + $86,000
$189,000
2009
$1,936
$103,000 + $113,000
$216,000
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,660 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,000
Year built
2023
Style
Single Family Residential
County
King County
APN
400600 0011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.
Oct 10, 2024 • Final
Construction
Demolish an existing garage and reestablish parking, subject to field inspection.
Demolition
Grading
Jun 28, 2024 • Final
Construction
Construct a detached accessory dwelling unit according to the provided plans.
ADU
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: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
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
Basement Information
Basement Features: Partially Finished, Roughed In
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Appliances Included: Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl
Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 850
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 850
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View
Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: KCR
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,RV Parking
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1529
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,575
Tax Year: 2020
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
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Basement
Water Heater Type: Gas
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
Elementary School: Dunlap
Middle Or Junior High School: Aki Kurose
High School: Rainier Beach High
High School District: Seattle
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From I-90 take South Rainier Ave, right on MLK, left of Renton Ave, home on the left.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,660 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 400600 0011
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
On Market Date: Thursday, May 6, 2021
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 850
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 850
MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
Building Area Total: 850
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1924
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Dunlap Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Aki Kurose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Rainier Beach 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, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 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
$569,000 – $688,000
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