Charming 1924 Craftsman in the heart of Historic Renton! Just 1 mile to The Landing, 1.5 to Southport, and 2 miles to Gene Coulon Park with Lake Washington beach & EasTrail access to Bellevue and beyond. Sunny 2 bed/1 bath home with spacious kitchen—rare in this size—with quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, updated fixtures, tile floor, and room for an island or table. Bathroom features subway tile surround, art deco detail, tile floor, and an updated vanity with stylish mirror & fixtures. Brand-new carpet in bedrooms, large laundry room with storage, fenced backyard with alley access, parking gate, raised garden beds, patios, and composite deck. Full of vintage charm and modern comfort—ready for you to fall in love and move right in!
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate/East • Alise D. Roberts
Bought with: KW Mountains to Sound Realty
$525,000
245 Wells Avenue N, Renton, WA 98057
2beds
800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
3,998 Square Feet Lot
$516,700 Zestimate®
$656/sqft
$2,289 Estimated rent
Home value
$516,700
$475,000 - $563,000
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Spacious kitchenComposite deckUpdated fixturesUpdated vanityTile floorArt deco detailRaised garden beds
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Listed by:
Alise D. Roberts,
Windermere Real Estate/East
Bought with:
Jennifer Thompson, 107066
KW Mountains to Sound Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2420260
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 3,998 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 97 x 39 x 97 x 39
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7226500035
- Zoning: R8
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1924
- Major remodel year: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Renton
- Water: Public, Company: City of Renton
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Downtown Renton
Location
- Region: Renton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $656/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $455,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,796
- Date on market: 10/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 282 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2025 | Sold | $525,000$656/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2420260 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2025 | Pending sale | $525,000$656/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2420260 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+93.7%$656/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2420260 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2016 | Sold | $271,000+8.4%$339/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #958075 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2016 | Pending sale | $249,950$312/sqft |
Source: The Cascade Team #958075 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $249,950+31.6%$312/sqft |
Source: The Cascade Team #958075 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2010 | Sold | $190,000-5%$238/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #112269 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2010 | Pending sale | $200,000$250/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Renton, Inc. #113479 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2010 | Listed for sale | $200,000+20.5%$250/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Renton, Inc. #113479 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2002 | Sold | $166,000$208/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,919 +2.6% | $455,000 -2.8% |
| 2024 | $4,796 +10.3% | $468,000 +15.8% |
| 2023 | $4,349 +3.6% | $404,000 -7.3% |
| 2022 | $4,199 +1.1% | $436,000 +16.9% |
| 2021 | $4,154 +10.9% | $373,000 +16.2% |
| 2020 | $3,744 +2.6% | $321,000 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $3,649 +8% | $312,000 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $3,379 +6.7% | $299,000 +24.1% |
| 2017 | $3,168 +180.7% | $241,000 +23% |
| 2016 | $1,129 | $196,000 +8.9% |
| 2015 | $1,129 | $180,000 +10.4% |
| 2014 | $1,129 +111% | $163,000 +20.7% |
| 2013 | $535 | $135,000 -3.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $140,000 -15.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $166,000 -5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $175,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $175,000 -0.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $176,000 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $166,000 +18.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $140,000 +64.7% |
| 2001 | $5 | $85,000 +9% |
| 2000 | $5 | $78,000 |
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Neighborhood: North Renton
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Kennydale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 6/10Dimmitt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Renton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sartori Elementary
- Middle: Dimmitt Mid
- High: Renton Snr High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- King County
- Renton
- 98057
- North Renton
- 245 Wells Avenue N
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