Rockhood
$649,500List price
2 bed · 1 bath · 1,040 sq ft
Active

7916 Renton Avenue S · Seattle, WA 98118

Source: NWMLS · Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc · Jeff W. Smith #NWM2599393

About this home

A lot of the character is original. A lot of the expensive work is done. Built in 1924, this Craftsman has the kind of personality that's increasingly hard to find. Original hardwood floors, coved ceilings, picture rail, and a welcoming living and dining room set the stage. There's a wood-burning FP with Batchelder tile details and original built-ins. The eat-in kitchen keeps the charm, with quartz counters, freshly painted cabinetry, and new appliances. Here's where this home really makes sense: approximately $50,000 in improvements have already taken care of the big-ticket items. New electrical wiring, plumbing, water main, sewer line, and furnace mean you can spend less time worrying about the expensive stuff and more time making the home your own. Fresh interior and exterior paint and new light fixtures add to the appeal. There's more to discover downstairs. The high-ceiling, walk-out basement offers a world of possibilities within the home's approximately 2,000 SF like additional bedrooms and baths, media room, workshop, or future finished living area. An ADU may be worth exploring. Outside, the generous lot (NR3 zoning) offers room for gardening and play, with potential for a DADU (buyer to verify). A garage and substantial off-street parking are welcome bonuses. The Othello light rail station is within walking distance. A home with a century of character, the expensive essentials already addressed, and plenty of opportunity for what's next. An appealing combination.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Craftsman
Stories
1 story
Condition
Good
Year built
1924
Building area
2,020 sq ft
Lot size
6,569 sq ft (0.15 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2599393

Interior

Heating
90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Metal/Vinyl, Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
6
Garage
Yes
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Dunlap
Property tax
$6,199 (2025)

Transaction

Listed on
Oct 29, 2026
Days active
57
Price per sq ft
$625
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2017-10-19
Sold$450,000
2004-11-30
Sold$205,950

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Rainier Beach High School
SchoolDigger 1 star · Top 79% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc

Listing agent: Jeff W. Smith.

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Data last updated 2026-10-30.