Discover a rare legacy estate opportunity in the heart of the Renton Highlands. Set on 1.37 partially fenced, this RA5-zoned property (1 residential home per 5 acres) blends privacy, history, and possibility. An original 1930s white barn anchors the land with character and charm, complemented by a spacious 1,250 sq. ft. detached three-car garage. A farmhouse—full of vintage details and ready for restoration or teardown and build a timeless homestead. This property is ideal for building a dream compound, multi-generational estate, or custom sanctuary. The setting provides both space and soul. Opportunities like this—where history, land, and potential meet—are exceptionally rare. Grab your builder and come take a look!
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Bain • Luke Dunckley
Bought with: Redfin
$849,950
11920 148th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98059
3beds
3,410sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
1.38 Acres Lot
$838,200 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$4,448 Estimated rent
Home value
$838,200
$771,000 - $914,000
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Listed by:
Luke Dunckley,
Coldwell Banker Bain
Bought with:
Kahlil E. Mathews, 101368
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2457586
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Laundry
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,410
- Total interior livable area: 3,410 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), High Tech Cabling, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 1.38 Acres
- Features: Paved, Value In Land, Barn, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture
Details
- Parcel number: 0638100210
- Zoning: RA5
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl, Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1939
- Major remodel year: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Public, Company: King County Water District #90
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Renton
Location
- Region: Renton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $992,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,780
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 190 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Rehab Loan,See Remarks
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $849,950$249/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2457586 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2025 | Pending sale | $849,950$249/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2457586 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,950+120.8%$249/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2457586 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2002 | Sold | $385,000+41.5%$113/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #22020060 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/1999 | Sold | $272,000$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,299 +5.3% | $992,000 +4.3% |
| 2024 | $9,780 +12.7% | $951,000 +18.1% |
| 2023 | $8,676 -9.1% | $805,000 -20.9% |
| 2022 | $9,545 +12% | $1,018,000 +36.8% |
| 2021 | $8,525 +7.7% | $744,000 +17.7% |
| 2020 | $7,918 +0.7% | $632,000 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $7,863 +2.9% | $631,000 -0.6% |
| 2018 | $7,643 +6.9% | $635,000 +17.6% |
| 2017 | $7,146 +19.8% | $540,000 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $5,963 | $544,000 +13.6% |
| 2015 | $5,963 | $479,000 +6% |
| 2014 | $5,963 | $452,000 +15.9% |
| 2013 | $5,963 | $390,000 +8.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $360,000 -7.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $388,000 -8.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $426,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $426,000 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $402,000 +5.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $381,000 +5.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $362,000 +106.9% |
| 2001 | $2,399 +3.7% | $175,000 +74% |
| 2000 | $2,313 | $100,600 |
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Neighborhood: East Renton Highlands
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- Washington
- King County
- Renton
- 98059
- East Renton Highlands
- 11920 148th Avenue SE
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