Sold259d on market
17838 161st Ave SE
Renton, WA, 98058 • Fairwood • King County
$865,000
$468/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
1,850Sqft
0.16 acLot
1977Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Fairwood
Fairwood
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Walk-In Closet(s) · Water Heater · Wired for Generator
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Attached Garage · RV Parking
Engineered Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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259 days on market
Established listing
$468/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1977
Nestled on a quiet corner lot, in the highly sought after Fairwood community. This thoughtfully updated home blends timeless character with modern ease. Cozy up to wood-burning fireplaces on both the main and lower levels, or gather in the inviting kitchen with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, and bar-top seating. The upper-level primary suite offers a walk-in and dual closets, while the spacious lower-level family room opens to a patio and beautifully terraced backyard with TimberTech decking, a shed, and RV parking with 30-amp hookups. Peace of mind with new Hardie siding (2024), H20 heater (2022), A/C + gas furnace (2018), generator hookup, and full sprinkler system. Close proximity to parks, golf course, stores and restaurants.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights wood-burning fireplaces, beautifully terraced backyard, and inviting kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,369/month
Principal & Interest$4,199
Property Tax$865
Insurance$288
HOA$17
Down payment20% ($173,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.11% rate · 30yr fixed · $692,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1977
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingHeat Pump
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
HOA$209 annually
Lot7,000 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionVery Good
Year built1977
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingHeat Pump
RoofComposition
ConstructionCement Planked, Wood Siding, Wood Products, Cement Plank
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Cedar River / Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage, RV Parking
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished
Fireplaces2
Lot7,000 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFairwood
Annual tax$8,042
Parcel1328300140
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
HOA$17/mo
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Double Oven
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Garage
Flooring
Engineered Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
Heat Pump
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
RV Parking
Construction
Cement Planked
Wood Siding
Wood Products
Cement Plank
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Walk-In Closet(s)
Water Heater
Wired for Generator
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Paved
Secluded
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Patio
RV Parking
Sprinkler System
Community
CCRs
Views
Territorial
Utilities
Xfinity
Xfinity
Other Equipment
Wired for Generator
Room details
12 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom Full
Bathroom Full
Other
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market259
Est. value$871,000
Est. rent$3,380/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$468
On marketAug 20, 2025
PostedJun 19, 2025
Last sold$865,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedAug 22, 2025
Tour days6
Views15
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Location
Renton, WA, 98058
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 22, 2025Sold$865,000$468NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 22, 2025Pending Sale$839,990$454NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 19, 2025Listed For Sale$839,990$454NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 2, 2018Listing Removed$489,000$264Keller Williams Realty PS
Sep 2, 2018Listed For Sale$489,000$264Keller Williams Realty PS
Aug 31, 2018Sold$478,000$258NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 31, 2018Pending Sale$489,000$264Keller Williams Realty PS
Jul 18, 2018Price Change$489,000$264Keller Williams Realty PS
Jun 17, 2018Listed For Sale$499,000$270Keller Williams Realty PS
Dec 18, 2017Sold$351,200$190NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$865,000
Jul 22, 2025•$468/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$839,990
Jun 22, 2025•$454/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$839,990
Jun 19, 2025•$454/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$489,000
Sep 2, 2018•$264/sqft•Keller Williams Realty PS
Listed For Sale$489,000
Sep 2, 2018•$264/sqft•Keller Williams Realty PS
Sold$478,000
Aug 31, 2018•$258/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$489,000
Jul 31, 2018•$264/sqft•Keller Williams Realty PS
Price Change$489,000
Jul 18, 2018•$264/sqft•Keller Williams Realty PS
Listed For Sale$499,000
Jun 17, 2018•$270/sqft•Keller Williams Realty PS
Sold$351,200
Dec 18, 2017•$190/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$8,042$756,000
Apr 8, 2023$7,422$659,000
Apr 8, 2022$7,947$732,000
Apr 8, 2021$7,491$596,000
Apr 8, 2020$6,793$501,000
Apr 8, 2019$6,478$478,000
Apr 8, 2018$5,473$411,000
Apr 8, 2017$5,232$356,000
Apr 8, 2016$4,570$326,000
Apr 8, 2015$4,570$307,000
Apr 8, 2014$4,570$287,000
Apr 8, 2013$4,570$244,000
Apr 8, 2012—$222,000
Apr 8, 2011—$249,000
Apr 8, 2010—$265,000
Apr 8, 2009—$265,000
Apr 8, 2007—$261,000
Apr 8, 2006—$244,000
Apr 8, 2005—$228,000
Apr 8, 2001$2,591$173,000
Apr 8, 2000$2,515$161,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Renton, WA • King County
Nearby neighborhoods
CascadeEarlington HillEast Renton HighlandsFairwoodHeritage Garden EstatesKennydaleMaple Heights-Lake DesirePresident ParkShadow HawkSunset
Nearby cities
AuburnBellevueBothellFederal WayKentKirklandRedmondRenton
Nearby zip codes
9805598056980579805898059
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