Opportunity knocks! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home on a generous 1/4+ acre lot is full of potential. Located in a quiet neighborhood, it's ideal for builders, investors, flippers, or DIY enthusiasts. Renovate, expand, or add an ADU/DADU-so many possibilities! Recent updates include a new roof (2023) and windows (2022). Estate sale and sold as-is, offering a blank canvas for your vision. NO HOA! Conveniently close to shopping, dining, I5/405 & 167! Don't miss this chance to create something special or bring this one back to it's charm!
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Listed by: Gateway Real Estate
Bought with: Skyline Properties, Inc.
$400,000
285 Earlington Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057
3beds
2,720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
0.26 Acres Lot
$437,500 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$2,256 Estimated rent
Home value
$437,500
$416,000 - $459,000
$2,256/mo
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Listed by:
Shelley Hansen,
Gateway Real Estate
Bought with:
Ashley Dawson, 23029395
Skyline Properties, Inc.
Jim Pullin, 20106590
Skyline Properties, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2409993
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- None, See Remarks
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,720
- Total interior livable area: 2,720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Paved, Deck, Fenced-Fully
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2143700495
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1912
- Major remodel year: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Renton
- Water: Public, Company: City of Renton
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Renton
- Subdivision: Earlington
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Rehab Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 195 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Sold | $400,000-15.8%$147/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2409993 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Pending sale | $475,000$175/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2409993 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Price change | $475,000-5%$175/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2409993 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,999$184/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2409993 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,549 +10.8% | $534,000 +16.6% |
| 2023 | $5,008 +1.9% | $458,000 -7.3% |
| 2022 | $4,913 +5% | $494,000 +21.7% |
| 2021 | $4,679 +7.9% | $406,000 +13.1% |
| 2020 | $4,338 +0.4% | $359,000 +0.6% |
| 2019 | $4,322 +7.7% | $357,000 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $4,013 +16.2% | $342,000 +35.7% |
| 2017 | $3,453 +51% | $252,000 +16.1% |
| 2016 | $2,287 | $217,000 +9% |
| 2015 | $2,287 | $199,000 +10.6% |
| 2014 | $2,287 | $180,000 +20.8% |
| 2013 | $2,287 | $149,000 -3.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $155,000 -22.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $201,000 -11.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $228,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $228,000 -6.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $243,000 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $221,000 +6.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $207,000 +41.8% |
| 2001 | $1,761 -6.1% | $146,000 +1.4% |
| 2000 | $1,876 | $144,000 |
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Neighborhood: Earlington Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Bryn Mawr Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Dimmitt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Renton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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Estimated market value
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- Washington
- King County
- Renton
- 98057
- Earlington Hill
- 285 Earlington Avenue SW