Sold960d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
539 Bridges Avenue S
Kent, WA, 98032 • 98032 • King County
$225,000
$296/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
760Sqft
0.15 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
Kent
98032
Outdoor Living
Hardwood
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
3 views
People checking out this listing
960 days on market
Established listing
$296/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
This home is your chance to restore HISTORY. This is a rare (123-year-old) 1900 corner lot home in downtown Kent! One of a collection of 3 in a row. Commercial zoned CM allows for many uses including retail, wholesale, industrial and other commercial uses. Bring your Investors, builders, flippers or commercial business. 6,600 ft. yard allows multiple uses from small business yard, manufacturing to even remodeling for a historical building to live/work and play. Use the backyard for commercial equipment, playground or storage (all uses are subject to the city approval). Private fenced back yard with alley access. See other listings next door (#'s 2035529 and 2035528). PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HOUSE IS CURRENTY BOARDED UP AND NOT EASILY TOURED.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights commercial equipment, small business yard, and alley access as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,455/month
Principal & Interest$1,155
Property Tax$225
Insurance$75
Down payment20% ($45,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.65% rate · 30yr fixed · $180,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingOther – See Remarks, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingRV Parking, Off Street
Lot6,599 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1900
Systems
HeatingOther – See Remarks, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerCommunity, Company: City of Kent / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Kent
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingRV Parking, Off Street
BasementNone
Lot6,599 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98032
Annual tax$3,266
Parcel3828000040
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dryer
Refrigerator_
Washer
Refrigerator
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Other – See Remarks
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
RV Parking
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Hardwood
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Patio
RV Parking
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
LowerBedroom
LowerBathroom Full
LowerKitchen With Eating Space
MainLiving Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market960
Est. value$353,300
Est. rent$2,368/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$296
On marketMay 22, 2023
PostedFeb 21, 2023
Last sold$225,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedSep 1, 2023
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Kent?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Kent, WA, 98032
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 21, 2023Sold$225,000$296NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 21, 2023Pending Sale$278,000$366NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 12, 2023Price Change$278,000$366NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 10, 2023Listed For Sale$299,000$393NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 26, 2023Pending Sale$299,000$393NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 13, 2023Price Change$299,000$393NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 9, 2023Listed For Sale$338,000$445NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 9, 2023Pending Sale$338,000$445NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 21, 2023Listed For Sale$338,000$445NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 24, 2020Sold$267,500$352NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 10, 2020Pending Sale$285,000$375Newberry Realty Renton
Aug 16, 2020Listed For Sale$285,000$375Newberry Realty Renton
Sold$225,000
Aug 21, 2023•$296/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$278,000
Jul 21, 2023•$366/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$278,000
Jun 12, 2023•$366/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,000
Jun 10, 2023•$393/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$299,000
May 26, 2023•$393/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$299,000
May 13, 2023•$393/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$338,000
May 9, 2023•$445/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$338,000
Apr 9, 2023•$445/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$338,000
Feb 21, 2023•$445/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$267,500
Sep 24, 2020•$352/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$285,000
Sep 10, 2020•$375/sqft•Newberry Realty Renton
Listed For Sale$285,000
Aug 16, 2020•$375/sqft•Newberry Realty Renton
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$2,518$243,000
Apr 8, 2023$2,610$243,000
Apr 8, 2022$3,410$326,000
Apr 8, 2021$3,266$274,000
Apr 8, 2020$2,935$234,000
Apr 8, 2019$2,802$223,000
Apr 8, 2018$2,491$208,000
Apr 8, 2017$2,451$184,000
Apr 8, 2016$2,077$170,000
Apr 8, 2015$2,077$163,000
Apr 8, 2014$2,077$147,000
Apr 8, 2013$2,077$132,000
Apr 8, 2012—$126,000
Apr 8, 2011—$134,000
Apr 8, 2010—$145,000
Apr 8, 2009—$145,000
Apr 8, 2007—$103,000
Apr 8, 2006—$98,000
Apr 8, 2005—$93,000
Apr 8, 2001$1,122$79,000
Apr 8, 2000$1,043$70,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Kent, WA • King County
Nearby neighborhoods
East Hill-MeridianLake MeridianLake Morton-BerrydaleMill CreekRiverviewSaltair HillsScenic HillThe LakesWest Hill
Nearby cities
AuburnBellevueBothellFederal WayKentKirklandRedmondRenton
Nearby zip codes
98030980319803298035980429806498089
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