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1 / 39SOLD SEP 23, 2026
Listed by Heather Maddox • Windermere Real Estate/PSR Inc. Buyer represented by Skyline Properties, Inc..
SOLD SEP 23, 2026

$690,000

Listed at $699,950

4 bd•2.5 ba•2,490 sq ft

16231 SE 178th Street, Renton, WA 98058

• Listed Aug 19, 2026

RexMont Market Signal for 16231 SE 178th Street

Sold price on record

RexMont Market Signal $690,000

Closed sale price · as of September 23, 2026, the day it sold.

Market Signal since the sale

$720,354

Likely $616,587 – $857,397 · solid read · as of October 17, 2026

Estimate, not an appraisal.

Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID; King County Assessor records.

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Listing Broker: Windermere Real Estate/PSR Inc; Heather Maddox; 206-330-9185; heathermaddox@windermere.com

Buyer Broker: Skyline Properties, Inc.

About this home

Lovingly maintained by the same family for over 30 years, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Fairwood home is ready for its next chapter! Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac, the home offers a fantastic floor plan with room to spread out. Vaulted ceilings with gorgeous exposed beams and a cozy fireplace create a warm, inviting upper-level living space. The oversized kitchen features updated appliances, updated flooring, abundant storage, and plenty of room for casual dining, plus a separate dining room. Three bedrooms upstairs include an impressively spacious primary suite with private 3/4 bath. Downstairs, enjoy a large family room with a second fireplace, an oversized fourth bedroom, and a utility room with washer/dryer and convenient 3/4 bath—ideal for guests or flexible living. Outside, the expansive new deck offers an impressive amount of space for entertaining, dining, and relaxing, overlooking the fully fenced backyard with a new gate. A cedar storage shed provides convenient storage for lawn tools and outdoor gear. Large 2-car garage, tons of storage, and a convenient Fairwood location close to shopping, groceries, parks, and everyday amenities!

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1979
Interior
2,490 sq ft
Lot size
0.1745 acres
Parking
2-car garage
Price / sq ft
$277
Heating90%+ High Efficiency
CoolingNone
Property taxes$7,972/yr (est.)
HOA dues$55 / quarter ($18/mo)
School districtKent

Listed by Heather Maddox • Windermere Real Estate/PSR Inc

Listing updated: September 23, 2026 at 03:01pm

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2570628

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Bath Off Primary
  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Dining Room
  • Fireplace
  • Jetted Tub
  • Skylight(s)
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Water Heater
  • 2 fireplaces (gas)
  • Daylight, Finished basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Washer

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms total
  • 3 upstairs
  • 1 on the lower level

Bathrooms

  • 1 full bathroom
  • 2 three-quarter bathrooms (shower, no tub)
  • 2.5 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)

Layout

  • Split Entry
  • 2,490 sq ft finished
  • 680 sq ft garage

Flooring

  • Bamboo/Cork
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Carpet

Heating & cooling

  • 90%+ High Efficiency heating
  • None cooling

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Kent School District

Assigned schools for this property per the listing's MLS data. School district boundaries change — verify the exact assigned schools with the district before purchasing.

Single-family home facts

As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS

Lot & site

Topography
Level
Zoning code
R6
Zoning jurisdiction
City
Faces
West
Bus route
102, 906

Systems

Energy source
Natural Gas
Power production
Natural Gas
Water heater
Electric
Water heater location
Garage
Power company
PSE
Water company
Soos Creek
Sewer company
Cedar River
Gas company
PSE
Garbage service
Waste Management
Irrigation water rights
No
Internet connected
Xfinity
Cable connected
Xfinity

Rooms & extras

Bathtubs
1
Showers
3
Fireplaces upstairs
1
Fireplaces lower level
1

New construction

Square footage source
KCR
Lot size source
KCR
Effective year built source
Public Records

Manufactured home

Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

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Sales & Tax Records for 16231 SE 178th Street

NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County Assessor

Every listing, pending, price change and closing filed on this home with the NWMLS, the county’s recorded sales, and its assessed values by tax year.

  1. Sep 23, 2026
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2570628
    $690,000
    $277/sq ft
  2. Aug 24, 2026
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2570628
    $699,950
    $281/sq ft
  3. Aug 19, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2570628
    $699,950
    $281/sq ft
  4. May 24, 1993
    Recorded sale
    King County recorder · Warranty deed
    $158,000
    $63/sq ft

Market pulse

Renton is a balanced market.

Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.

Buyer's marketSeller's market
  • Offer insight: Well-priced homes draw multiple offers; others sell close to asking.

  • List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.

  • Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 53 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months
  • $617,000 Sold

    1 day ago

    3 bd•1.5 ba•~1,180 sq ft•Single Family

    15304 SE 179th Street S, Renton, WA 98058

    0%

    Under list

    49

    Days on market

    0.6 mi

    Distance

  • $870,000 Sold

    6 days ago

    4 bd•2.5 ba•~2,300 sq ft•Single Family

    17304 Parkside Way SE, Renton, WA 98058

    0%

    Over list

    65

    Days on market

    0.4 mi

    Distance

  • $745,000 Sold

    1 week ago

    3 bd•2.5 ba•~1,900 sq ft•Single Family

    16850 164th Way SE, Renton, WA 98058

    0%

    Over list

    49

    Days on market

    0.6 mi

    Distance

  • $520,000 Sold

    1 week ago

    3 bd•1 ba•~1,030 sq ft•Single Family

    16203 SE Petrovitsky Road, Renton, WA 98058

    1%

    Under list

    75

    Days on market

    0.3 mi

    Distance

  • $855,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    4 bd•2.5 ba•~2,710 sq ft•Single Family

    18207 159th Court SE, Renton, WA 98058

    1%

    Under list

    92

    Days on market

    0.4 mi

    Distance

Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.

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Market data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026

Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID.

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