Rare opportunity to own a legal duplex in the heart of downtown Renton! Extensively renovated with over $170,000 in improvements, including a new roof, gutters, Hardie Plank siding, vinyl windows, sewer line, furnace, hot water tank, appliances, kitchens, and bathrooms. Previously rented with long-term tenants and now vacant, offering immediate flexibility for investors, owner-occupants, or multigenerational living. The upper unit features 1 bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, and living room. The main level offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen, living room, and dining room. Large fenced yard with alley access and an oversized detached shop/garage with potential for future DADU or additional income opportunities. The full unfinished basement provides abundant storage, laundry area, and future expansion potential for additional living space. A rare turnkey investment with strong rental history, development potential, and endless possibilities. Pre-inspected and ready for its next chapter.
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate/HLC
$600,000
251 Meadow Avenue N, Renton, WA 98057
3beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
4,739 Square Feet Lot
$578,000 Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardie plank sidingHot water tankNew roofVinyl windows
- 7 days |
- 1,113 |
- 74 |
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Listed by:
Suzanne Fortune,
Windermere Real Estate/HLC,
Kevin King,
Windermere Real Estate/HLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2540130
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Wall Furnace, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Parking
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Second Primary Bedroom, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,739 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Drought Resistant Landscape, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Outdoor Fireplace, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1352300150
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1922
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Renton Public Utility
- Water: Public, Company: Renton Public Utility
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Renton
Location
- Region: Renton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $548,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,965
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$578,000
$549,000 - $607,000
$2,201/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $600,000+86.9%$300/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2540130 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2017 | Sold | $321,000+121.5%$161/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1066261 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2011 | Sold | $144,939-15.3%$72/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #85610 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2010 | Sold | $171,071-16.6%$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2005 | Sold | $205,000+3.6%$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2003 | Sold | $197,900+34.6%$99/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/1999 | Sold | $147,000$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,965 +2.5% | $548,000 -2.7% |
| 2024 | $5,820 +16.9% | $563,000 +23.2% |
| 2023 | $4,978 +2.3% | $457,000 -7.3% |
| 2022 | $4,866 +1.1% | $493,000 +16.8% |
| 2021 | $4,814 +10.7% | $422,000 +16.3% |
| 2020 | $4,347 +2.7% | $363,000 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $4,231 +7.8% | $352,000 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $3,924 -7.1% | $337,000 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $4,224 +56.2% | $316,000 +23% |
| 2016 | $2,704 | $257,000 +8.9% |
| 2015 | $2,704 | $236,000 +10.8% |
| 2014 | $2,704 | $213,000 +21% |
| 2013 | $2,704 | $176,000 -3.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $183,000 -19.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $227,000 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $239,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $239,000 +1.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $236,000 +6.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $222,000 +7.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $206,000 +43.1% |
| 2001 | $1,730 +5.8% | $144,000 +14.3% |
| 2000 | $1,636 | $126,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Renton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Kennydale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Dimmitt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Renton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kennydale Elem
- 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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- Washington
- King County
- Renton
- 98057
- North Renton
- 251 Meadow Avenue N
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