Google street view image for 7940 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Off market mar 1996 for $68K

$576,787

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $496/mo

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1 ba

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1,020

sq ft

7940 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

About this home

7940 Renton Ave S is a 1,020 square foot house on a 5,300 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on March 29, 1996 for $68,000. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $576,787.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

5,300 sq ftLot Size

$565Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$576,787

$509K since sold in March 1996$7,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 6.9% higher than the average sale price ($539K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$499,000
A
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SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$417,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,690 sq ft
4329 S Webster St, Seattle, WA 98118
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SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$490,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$740,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,350 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$620,000
E
2 beds1 bath900 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$470,000
F
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$2,843/mo

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Market trends in Dunlap, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.2%

2.9% MoM

Median sale price

$600K

$51K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 7940 Renton Ave S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,236 (+14.5%)

$289,000 + $166,000

$455,000

2025

$4,572 (+6.2%)

$289,000 + $166,000

$455,000

2024

$4,307 (+3.1%)

$289,000 + $133,000

$422,000

2023

$4,180 (+6.2%)

$284,000 + $111,000

$395,000

2022

$3,935 (+7.4%)

$270,000 + $160,000

$430,000

2021

$3,662 (+6.0%)

$244,000 + $128,000

$372,000

2020

$3,455 (+16.8%)

$214,000 + $113,000

$327,000

2019

$2,959 (+4.0%)

$143,000 + $150,000

$293,000

2018

$2,846 (+20.2%)

$143,000 + $150,000

$293,000

2017

$2,368 (+13.8%)

$126,000 + $120,000

$246,000

2016

$2,081 (+8.3%)

$106,000 + $102,000

$208,000

2015

$1,921 (+2.2%)

$94,000 + $83,000

$177,000

2014

$1,880 (−51.8%)

$82,000 + $86,000

$168,000

2013

$3,904 (+93.0%)

$88,000 + $63,000

$151,000

2012

$2,022 (−5.1%)

$88,000 + $63,000

$151,000

2011

$2,130 (+7.5%)

$96,000 + $99,000

$195,000

2010

$1,981 (−0.5%)

$96,000 + $99,000

$195,000

2009

$1,992

$96,000 + $127,000

$223,000

Tax history for 7940 Renton Ave S

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,236 (+14.5%)

$289,000 + $166,000

$455,000

2025

$4,572 (+6.2%)

$289,000 + $166,000

$455,000

2024

$4,307 (+3.1%)

$289,000 + $133,000

$422,000

2023

$4,180 (+6.2%)

$284,000 + $111,000

$395,000

2022

$3,935 (+7.4%)

$270,000 + $160,000

$430,000

2021

$3,662 (+6.0%)

$244,000 + $128,000

$372,000

2020

$3,455 (+16.8%)

$214,000 + $113,000

$327,000

2019

$2,959 (+4.0%)

$143,000 + $150,000

$293,000

2018

$2,846 (+20.2%)

$143,000 + $150,000

$293,000

2017

$2,368 (+13.8%)

$126,000 + $120,000

$246,000

2016

$2,081 (+8.3%)

$106,000 + $102,000

$208,000

2015

$1,921 (+2.2%)

$94,000 + $83,000

$177,000

2014

$1,880 (−51.8%)

$82,000 + $86,000

$168,000

2013

$3,904 (+93.0%)

$88,000 + $63,000

$151,000

2012

$2,022 (−5.1%)

$88,000 + $63,000

$151,000

2011

$2,130 (+7.5%)

$96,000 + $99,000

$195,000

2010

$1,981 (−0.5%)

$96,000 + $99,000

$195,000

2009

$1,992

$96,000 + $127,000

$223,000

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

Permits

Aug 15, 2025 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install a flood light and security camera.

Electrical

Apr 2, 2025 • Final

Side sewer

Repair the sewer line by replacing the tie-ins to the common line using new pipe and fittings. No work will be performed in the right of way.

Plumbing

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

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Floor/wall Furnace

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BALCHS PARK AVE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,020
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,020
Building Sq. Ft: 1,020
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BALCHS PARK AVENUE PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 4

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,300
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 1
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.1217
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.: 1,020
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 040200 0020

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

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 • 0.6mi

2/10

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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 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

Seattle, WA • 98118

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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

$548,000 – $664,000

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