Listed by Sabranie Coyne • Windermere R E Mount Baker. Bought with Windermere Real Estate Co.
Off market jan 2025 for $490K
$500,322
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,569/mo
3
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,000
sq ft
8649 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
About this home
Opportunity awaits in this LR2 zoned property in the Rainier Beach Urban Village zone, just 1.5 blocks from the Link Light Rail Station. Bring your vision to this cozy one level rambler and reap the benefits of owning in this soon to be expanding neighborhood ripe for development. A great chance for the savvy investor or first time home buyer to gain some equity as the area is reinvented. Garden Space and lots of off street parking. Super convenient location for commuters! Preliminary feasibility study says this property may support a small apartment development of 15-20 units. It would also support a small townhouse project. Rent it out while awaiting permits and development.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
4,750 sq ftLot Size
$500Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Sabranie Coyne• Windermere R E Mount Baker
Bought with Michael Schrepfer• Windermere Real Estate Co.
Sharon Glatz Scott • Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
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Sale history for 8649 Renton Ave S
Date
Event
Price
Jan 24, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2310541
$490,000
$490/sq ft
Dec 24, 2024
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2310541
—
Nov 25, 2024
Relisted (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2310541
—
Nov 19, 2024
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2310541
—
Nov 14, 2024
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2310541
$495,000
$495/sq ft
May 31, 2018
Sold (MLS)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1314890
$285,000
$285/sq ft
May 31, 2018
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1314890
$285,000
$285/sq ft
Dec 24, 2003
Sold (MLS)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23138937
$180,000
$180/sq ft
Oct 11, 2003
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23138937
$179,950
$180/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,712 (+17.6%)
$392,000 + $111,000
$503,000
2025
$4,857 (+10.8%)
$392,000 + $111,000
$503,000
2024
$4,382 (+2.8%)
$392,000 + $61,000
$453,000
2023
$4,263 (+6.2%)
$386,000 + $38,000
$424,000
2022
$4,015 (+7.6%)
$367,000 + $95,000
$462,000
2021
$3,731 (+6.2%)
$332,000 + $68,000
$400,000
2020
$3,514 (+17.1%)
$291,000 + $60,000
$351,000
2019
$3,000 (−2.1%)
$139,000 + $175,000
$314,000
2018
$3,065 (+20.6%)
$139,000 + $175,000
$314,000
2017
$2,541 (+13.7%)
$123,000 + $159,000
$282,000
2016
$2,234 (+8.0%)
$103,000 + $136,000
$239,000
2015
$2,069 (+1.8%)
$92,000 + $112,000
$204,000
2014
$2,032 (−0.8%)
$80,000 + $114,000
$194,000
2013
$2,049 (−7.6%)
$72,000 + $102,000
$174,000
2012
$2,218 (−5.6%)
$72,000 + $102,000
$174,000
2011
$2,349 (+7.2%)
$79,000 + $145,000
$224,000
2010
$2,190 (−0.6%)
$79,000 + $145,000
$224,000
2009
$2,202
$79,000 + $177,000
$256,000
Tax history for 8649 Renton Ave S
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,712 (+17.6%)
$392,000 + $111,000
$503,000
2025
$4,857 (+10.8%)
$392,000 + $111,000
$503,000
2024
$4,382 (+2.8%)
$392,000 + $61,000
$453,000
2023
$4,263 (+6.2%)
$386,000 + $38,000
$424,000
2022
$4,015 (+7.6%)
$367,000 + $95,000
$462,000
2021
$3,731 (+6.2%)
$332,000 + $68,000
$400,000
2020
$3,514 (+17.1%)
$291,000 + $60,000
$351,000
2019
$3,000 (−2.1%)
$139,000 + $175,000
$314,000
2018
$3,065 (+20.6%)
$139,000 + $175,000
$314,000
2017
$2,541 (+13.7%)
$123,000 + $159,000
$282,000
2016
$2,234 (+8.0%)
$103,000 + $136,000
$239,000
2015
$2,069 (+1.8%)
$92,000 + $112,000
$204,000
2014
$2,032 (−0.8%)
$80,000 + $114,000
$194,000
2013
$2,049 (−7.6%)
$72,000 + $102,000
$174,000
2012
$2,218 (−5.6%)
$72,000 + $102,000
$174,000
2011
$2,349 (+7.2%)
$79,000 + $145,000
$224,000
2010
$2,190 (−0.6%)
$79,000 + $145,000
$224,000
2009
$2,202
$79,000 + $177,000
$256,000
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,000
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
King County
APN
722040 0007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
May 14, 2019 • Final
Side sewer
Excavate and repair a damaged section of the original sewer line. All work is to be performed on-site.
Plumbing
Apr 27, 2018 • Final
Side sewer
Repair the side sewer.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Has Carport
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 1
# of Showers: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Baseboard
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Hardwood, Laminate, Water Heater
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.109
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,838
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Power Company: Seattle City Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Water Heater Type: Electric
Location
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
Bus Route Number: Link Light Rail
Directions: From S. Henderson St. head South on Renton Ave. S. Home is on the West side of the street.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 722040 0007
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Green Information
Direction Faces: North
Power Production Type: Electric
Home Information
Living Area: 1,000
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1000
MLS Square Footage Source: King County
Building Area Total: 1000
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Dunlap Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Aki Kurose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Rainier Beach High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
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