Sold390d on market
4138 Renton Avenue S
Seattle, WA, 98108 • Columbia City • King County
$899,000
$599/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,500Sqft
0.31 acLot
1942Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1942 · 84 years of history
Columbia City
Columbia City
Outdoor Living
Dining Room · Fireplace · Security System · Wall to Wall Carpet
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Detached Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
6 views
People checking out this listing
390 days on market
Established listing
$599/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1942
Back on Market due to buyer failed financing. Prime location near Columbia City with seamless access to downtown, I-5, and I-90. Adjacent to light rail and bus routes. 13,680 square foot lot featuring a 2-bedroom, 1-bath fixer-upper with unfinished basement. Unlock potential for up to 6 units. Don't miss this development opportunity!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,564/month
Principal & Interest$4,365
Property Tax$899
Insurance$300
Down payment20% ($179,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $719,200 loan
Full calculator →At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1942
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot0.31 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
ConditionAverage
Year built1942
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionMetal/Vinyl
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Seattle / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementPartially Finished
Fireplaces1
Lot0.31 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodColumbia City
ZoningNR3
Annual tax$2,087
Parcel1607100175
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Metal/Vinyl
Patio & Porch
Dining Room
Fireplace
Security System
Wall to Wall Carpet
Lot Features
Open Lot
Paved
Cable TV
Fenced-Partially
Security
Security System
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainKitchen With Eating Space
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market390
Est. value$831,500
Est. rent$2,611/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$599
On marketApr 1, 2025
PostedMar 31, 2025
Last sold$899,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedApr 2, 2025
Tour days6
Views6
How are the schools in Seattle?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98108
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 13, 2025Sold$899,000$599NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 7, 2024Listing Removed$945,950$631John L Scott Real Estate
Jul 8, 2024Price Change$945,950$631John L Scott Real Estate
May 28, 2024Pending Sale$1,100,000$733John L Scott Real Estate
Mar 4, 2024Listed For Sale$1,100,000$733John L Scott Real Estate
Oct 17, 2023Listing Removed——John L Scott Real Estate
May 25, 2023Listed For Sale$1,300,000$867John L Scott Real Estate
Sold$899,000
Mar 13, 2025•$599/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$945,950
Oct 7, 2024•$631/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Price Change$945,950
Jul 8, 2024•$631/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Pending Sale$1,100,000
May 28, 2024•$733/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$1,100,000
Mar 4, 2024•$733/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listing Removed—
Oct 17, 2023•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$1,300,000
May 25, 2023•$867/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$1,767$270,000
Apr 8, 2023$1,757$270,000
Apr 8, 2022$2,087$270,000
Apr 8, 2021$1,677$270,000
Apr 8, 2020$1,627$270,000
Apr 8, 2019$1,548$270,000
Apr 8, 2018$1,496$270,000
Apr 8, 2017$1,511$466,000
Apr 8, 2016$1,336$412,000
Apr 8, 2015$1,336$358,000
Apr 8, 2014$1,336$304,000
Apr 8, 2013$1,336$270,000
Apr 8, 2012—$256,000
Apr 8, 2011—$283,000
Apr 8, 2010—$303,000
Apr 8, 2009—$303,000
Apr 8, 2007—$269,000
Apr 8, 2006—$260,000
Apr 8, 2005—$245,000
Apr 8, 2001$1,799$148,000
Apr 8, 2000$1,806$142,000
Nearby homes
Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
Nearby neighborhoods
AdamsCapitol HillFirst HillFremontGreenwoodMagnoliaMinorRavennaUniversity DistrictWallingford
Nearby cities
AuburnBellevueBothellFederal WayKentKirklandRedmondRenton
Nearby zip codes
98040981039810598109981159811798118981229812598133
Similar homes
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-04-07 21:39:02 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. [Click here for more information](/mls-disclaimers/#39)
No obligation · Same-day response