Rockhood
$450,000List price
3 bed · 1 bath · 1,560 sq ft
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501 Smithers Avenue S · Renton, WA 98055

Source: NWMLS · Rain Town Realty + JPAR · Shaun Sierts #NWM2586777

About this home

Rare opportunity in Downtown Renton! This corner-lot property has been freshly updated with new flooring throughout and a fresh coat of paint, offering a clean feel from the moment you walk in, while still leaving room to make it your own. A detached garage, a true rarity for this neighborhood, adds valuable flexibility beyond just parking or storage, with future DADU potential for rental income, a home office, or multigenerational living. The large backyard offers even more room to grow, entertain, or expand. Buyers looking to build sweat equity can take this solid foundation and put their own stamp on it, whether that's updating the kitchen, reimagining the layout, or tackling projects at their own pace. Ideal for buyers wanting a fresh start with added upside, or investors drawn to the rare combination of a garage with expansion potential in a high-demand Downtown Renton location. Truly an amazing starter home! Enjoy the convenience of being close to everything: Renton Transit Center, Downtown Renton shopping and dining, The Landing, parks, and easy access to I-405 and SR-167 for commuters heading throughout the greater Seattle area. This corner-lot property with a rare garage and room to build equity won't last.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
2 Story
Stories
2 stories
Condition
Good
Year built
1904
Lot size
6,000 sq ft (0.14 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2586777

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Pantry, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Lot features
Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
1
Garage
Yes
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Renton
Property tax
$5,231 (2025)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 25, 2026
Days on market
1
Price per sq ft
$288
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2005-02-25
Sold$226,000

Schools

School district: Renton

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Renton Senior High School
SchoolDigger 1 star · Top 82% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Rain Town Realty + JPAR

Listing agent: Shaun Sierts.

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Data last updated 2026-09-25.