Welcome to this charming Craftsman duplex in the heart of Columbia City—an incredible opportunity for investors or owner-occupants alike! The upper unit is filled with timeless character, featuring a welcoming covered front porch, beautiful original woodwork, rich hardwood floors, and abundant natural light throughout. The spacious kitchen offers solid wood cabinetry, a gas range, and convenient in-unit laundry. The lower-level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, its own laundry area, and flexible space for storage or a workshop, creating excellent rental income potential or room for extended living. Outside, enjoy a private, fully fenced backyard complete with a large deck and patio—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing summer evenings. Located just minutes from Columbia City’s vibrant dining, shopping, Farmers Market, PCC, Light Rail station, Genesee Park, Lake Washington, and Downtown Seattle, this property offers the perfect blend of character, convenience, and investment potential. A rare opportunity in one of Seattle’s most sought-after neighborhoods!
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc • Mustapha Math
$799,000
5060 Renton Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
4beds
2baths
2,080sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1923
-- sqft lot
$854,500 Zestimate®
$384/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious kitchenPrivate fully fenced backyardRich hardwood floorsAbundant natural light throughoutLarge deck and patioConvenient in-unit laundryGas range
- 15 hours
- 109
- 9
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mustapha Math,
John L. Scott, Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2574244
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,080
- Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
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Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 3,436 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet
Details
- Parcel number: 2660500470
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1923
- Major remodel year: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Ciy of Seattle
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermal Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Seattle
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $384/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $893,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,893
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$854,500
$778,000 - $931,000
$2,500/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+17.7%$384/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2574244 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 7/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 7/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/4/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 11/3/2017 | Sold | $679,000$326/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1200826 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2017 | Pending sale | $679,000$326/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/PSR, Inc. #1200826 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2017 | Listed for sale | $679,000+115.6%$326/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/PSR, Inc. #1200826 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2009 | Sold | $315,000$151/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #29013068 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,339 +10.6% | $893,000 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $8,447 +7.1% | $868,000 +7% |
| 2023 | $7,885 +2.7% | $811,000 -8.2% |
| 2022 | $7,681 +6.3% | $883,000 +15.6% |
| 2021 | $7,229 +7.9% | $764,000 +14% |
| 2020 | $6,701 +2.3% | $670,000 +1.1% |
| 2019 | $6,550 +12.1% | $663,000 +0.9% |
| 2018 | $5,842 -2.8% | $657,000 +11.4% |
| 2017 | $6,010 +68.7% | $590,000 +18.2% |
| 2016 | $3,563 | $499,000 +26.6% |
| 2015 | $3,563 | $394,000 +11% |
| 2014 | $3,563 | $355,000 +82.1% |
| 2013 | $3,563 | $195,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $195,000 -9.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $215,000 -6.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $231,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $231,000 +86.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $124,000 +3.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $120,000 +6.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $113,000 +8.7% |
| 2001 | $1,296 +9.3% | $104,000 +14.3% |
| 2000 | $1,186 | $91,000 |
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Neighborhood: Columbia City
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