Sold227d on marketHistoric · 124 yrs
501 Burnett Avenue S
Renton, WA, 98057 • South Renton • King County
$400,000
$299/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,340Sqft
0.14 acLot
1902Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1902 · 124 years of history
Downtown Renton
South Renton
Outdoor Living
Dining Room · Fireplace
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Detached Garage · Off Street
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 227 days ago · 317 views · 13 saves
Market activity
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People checking out this listing
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227 days on market
Established listing
$299/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1902 · Historic
Opportunity knocks. Spacious 2Br/1Ba, 1,340 sqft home on large 6,000 sqft conner lot, located just couple of blocks from Renton downtown business district and rapid transit center, with an excellent 95 walk score. Highly desirable property is zoned R14, prominently occupies the SW corner of Burnett Ave S & S Fifth St, it borders a paved alley on the third side. The house sits on the front portion of the property leaving a large area to potentially add a DADU or additional units. Next door, 505 Burnett Ave is also available. The combined properties totaling 15,600 will make an excellent multiunit development at the confluence of I-405 & SR 167. Please be discreet, and do not bother tenants. Please be discreet, and do not bother tenants.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,490/month
Principal & Interest$1,957
Property Tax$400
Insurance$133
Down payment20% ($80,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $320,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1902
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Electric
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionGood
Year built1902
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Renton / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Renton
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage, Off Street
Garage1 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Renton
ZoningR14
Annual tax$4,490
Parcel7839300120
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Fireplace
Baseboard
Electric
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Dining Room
Fireplace
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainEntry Hall
MainKitchen With Eating Space
MainLiving Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market227
Est. value$403,600
Est. rent$2,668/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$299
On marketJun 20, 2025
PostedApr 25, 2025
Last sold$400,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedSep 22, 2025
Tour days6
Views317
Favorites13
How are the schools in Renton?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Renton, WA, 98057
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 31, 2026Listing Removed$3,500$3Zillow Rentals
Mar 23, 2026Listed For Rent$3,500$3Zillow Rentals
Aug 22, 2025Sold$400,000$299NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 29, 2025Pending Sale$495,000$369NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 25, 2025Listed For Sale$495,000$369NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 1, 2007Sold$305,000$228Public Record
Listing Removed$3,500
Mar 31, 2026•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$3,500
Mar 23, 2026•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$400,000
Aug 22, 2025•$299/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$495,000
Jul 29, 2025•$369/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$495,000
Apr 25, 2025•$369/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$305,000
Mar 1, 2007•$228/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$4,821$468,000
Apr 7, 2023$4,490$415,000
Apr 7, 2022$4,360$448,000
Apr 7, 2021$4,149$368,000
Apr 7, 2020$3,836$325,000
Apr 7, 2019$3,574$301,000
Apr 7, 2018$3,310$288,000
Apr 7, 2017$3,647$276,000
Apr 7, 2016$2,362$225,000
Apr 7, 2015$2,362$206,000
Apr 7, 2014$2,362$186,000
Apr 7, 2013$2,362$154,000
Apr 7, 2012—$160,000
Apr 7, 2011—$220,000
Apr 7, 2010—$232,000
Apr 7, 2009—$232,000
Apr 7, 2007—$233,000
Apr 7, 2006—$199,000
Apr 7, 2005—$168,000
Apr 7, 2001$1,473$122,000
Apr 7, 2000$1,370$105,000
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Local context around this listing
Renton, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
9805598056980579805898059
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