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521 WELLS AVE S

RENTON, WA 98057
4
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
2,237 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,223 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$394,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$181,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$212,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$394,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$394,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyKing
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 60 ft²

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Renton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Dimmitt Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
E
Bryn Mawr Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi

District: Renton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98057These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.263

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,169
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,407 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,518
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,695
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

521 Wells Ave S measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Renton 98057
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in King County
  • Older than 95% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Renton 98057

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Renton 98057.

Living area2,237 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 521 Wells Ave S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRenton 98057King County
Living areabigger than2,237 ft²72% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac36% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than191613% of homes5% of homes

About 521 Wells Ave S

When did 521 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA last sell?

521 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA last sold on Apr 4, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA?

521 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,237 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 521 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA built?

521 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA?

521 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA is assigned to Renton High School (high), rated D-; Dimmitt Middle School (middle), rated B-; Bryn Mawr Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Renton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98057?

Among the 2,604 homes in Renton 98057, it is bigger than 72% of them (2,237 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1916 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 521 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 521 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA was $4,223. The county assessed it at $394,000.

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