The Washington Assessment of Student Learning scores for individual schools are now available at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction Website at www.k12.wa.us.
Percentage of Renton students meeting the state standard on 2007's WASL:
Reading:
Third Grade: 67 percent, down .6 percent from last year's 67.6.
Fourth Grade: 73.4 percent, down 5.4 percent from last year's 78.8.
Fifth Grade: 65.2 percent, down 1.9 percent from last year's 67.1.
Sixth Grade: 56.4 percent, down 5.3 percent from last year's 61.7.
Seventh Grade: 60.6 percent, up 15.9 percent from last year's 44.7.
Eighth Grade: 54.3 percent, down 5.9 percent from last year's 60.2.
10th Grade: 69.4 percent, down .6 percent from last year's 70.
Math:
Third Grade: 64.7 percent, up 2.6 percent from last year's 62.1.
Fourth Grade: 51.6 percent, up 3.1 percent from last year's 48.5.
Fifth Grade: 48.5 percent, up 4.2 percent from last year's 44.3.
Sixth Grade: 36.9 percent, down 2.1 percent from last year's 39.
Seventh Grade: 46.2 percent, up 8.6 percent from last year's 37.6.
Eighth Grade: 38.2 percent, down 2.7 from last year's 40.9.
10th Grade: 38.7 percent, up .5 percent from last year's 38.2.
Writing:
Third Grade: 58 percent, down 5 percent from last year's 63.
Fourth Grade: 66.8 percent, up 11.5 percent from last year's 55.3.
Fifth Grade: 76.4 percent, up 7.5 percent from last year's 55.3.
Science:
Fifth Grade:32.2 percent, up 2.8 percent from last year's 29.4.
Eighth Grade: 37.8 percent, up 1.7 percent from last year's 36.1.
10th Grade: 23.6 percent, up 2.6 percent from last year's 21.
Statewide
Reading:
Third Grade: 70.7 percent, up 2.4 percent from last year 68.3.
Fourth Grade: 76.4 percent, down 4.8 percent from last year's 81.2.
Fifth Grade: 71.7 percent, down 4.6 percent from last year's 76.3.
Sixth Grade: 67.8 percent, up 1.1 percent from last year's 66.7.
Seventh Grade: 68.5 percent, up 7 percent from last year's 61.5.
Eighth Grade: 64.7 percent, down 5.4 percent from last year's 70.1.
10th Grade: 80.6 percent, down 1.4 percent from last year's 82.
Math:
Third Grade: 69.4 percent, up 5.2 percent from last year's 64.2.
Fourth Grade: 57.9 percent, down 1 percent from last year's 58.9.
Fifth Grade: 59.3 percent, up 3.5 percent from last year's 55.8.
Sixth Grade: 49.5 percent, the same percent as last year's 49.5.
Seventh Grade: 54.4 percent, up 5.9 percent from last year's 48.5.
Eighth Grade: 49.5 percent, up .6 percent from last year's 48.9.
10th Grade: 50.2 percent, down .8 percent from last year's 51.
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Newcastle City Council Campaigns Heat up at Candidates Forum
The City Council is the legislative branch of Newcastle city government and is the chief policy-making body. The role of the City Council is to establish policies and to enact ordinances and resolutions that are deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
Four of the seven Newcastle City Council seats are up for grabs which is obvious in the streets of Newcastle where campaign signs can be found on every corner. These signs give us an idea of the names we can expect to see on the ballot but do little in the way of helping us understand who is running against who and where each candidate stands on the issues.
To address this problem, the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate’s forum on September 20th. The Newcastle Candidates Forum was hosted by the Newcastle Golf & Country Club.
The event was attended by about 50 citizens. All eight candidates were present. Becky Hill from the Chamber served as the Master of Ceremonies. Becky randomly drew the number of an available council position from a bucket to determine which set of candidates would be called up to the podium first. It just so happened that position 1 was called first, followed by position 2, 3 and then 4. Each candidate spoke for 3 minutes. A series of questions were submitted in advance by the citizens of Newcastle. They were rolled up in a scroll-like fashion and randomly drawn from a flower pot with holes on the top used to arrange flowers. Becky described the pot as her “brain child” and I must admit that it did make the questions more attractive to look at.
I have listed each contested council position below. Beneath each position is the contact information for each candidate and a paragraph summarizing the notes I took during the forum. Please contact the candidates directly to verify their positions.
Council Position No. 1
Lisa Jensen
8555 135TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE WA, 98059
lisa@jensenforcouncil.com
http://www.jensenforcouncil.com/
(425) 269-3201
Lisa had a well prepared presentation. Her number one issue was ensuring Newcastle remains financially healthy. She would bring 20 years of business experience to the council and has been involved in the community as a volunteer for groups such as CASA and YMCA. Lisa is endorsed by the Seattle King County Association of REALTORS. She supports a vibrant pedestrian friendly core business district. She supports the completion of the Coal Creek Parkway project.
Chris Nielsen
13301 SE 79TH PL A405
NEWCASTLE WA, 98059
cmnielse@aol.com
(425) 681-1674
Chris was born and raised in Renton in a 1,000 square foot home. His mother grew up on an 80 acre cattle farm and gave birth to him at the age of 15. He was the 1st member of his family to graduate from college. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and a graduate degree from Syracuse. He describes his upbringing as “deeply humble.” His is the President of his homeowners association in ParTerra and would bring his experience from a career in law enforcement to the council. He would be “the only person on the council with experience breaking up meth labs.” He also supports completion of the Coal Creek Parkway project. His number one issue is ensuring Newcastle remains safe and clean.
Council Position No. 2
Carol Simpson
12641 SE 81ST PL
NEWCASTLE WA, 98056
simpson4newcastle@comcast.net
simpson4newcastle.com
(425) 793-9430
Carol has served on the Planning Commission for the last eight years. She was formerly an architect. She supports improving the fire and police departments as well as the parks and trails system. She explained that “the city services are at the same levels as they were 13 years ago.” She believes the city suffers from poor reporting and wants to see them improve their website. She does not support making the gievances of city employees public. Instead, she suggests that “employees should be asked if they would like to provide an exit interview with the city council because the council is sometimes in the dark about why city employees are leaving and if it is OK with the employee, they should be informed.”
Andrew Shelton
7916 119TH CT SE
NEWCASTLE WA, 98056
shelton4newcastle@yahoo.com
http://www.shelton4newcastle.com
(206) 579-3301
Andrew has served as the Vice Chair of the Parks Commission since 2002. He grew up in Kirkland. Andrew graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor’s Degree. He also has a Masters Degree in Human Resources from Michigan State University and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. He is a human resources executive for the largest road builder in the world. He explained that he has experience negotiating union contracts which requires an ability to bring two opposing sides together. He is supported by Position 2 Councilwoman Pam Lee who has decided not to seek reelection. He is also recommended by The Women’s Political Caucus.
Council Position No. 3
Steve Buri
6947 COAL CREEK PKWY SE #139
NEWCASTLE WA, 98059
buri4newcastle@comcast.net
http://www.buri4newcastle.com/
(425) 736-8975
Steve is a nine year resident of Newcastle and a member of the Chamber of Commerce. He has 12 years of public policy experience and existing relationships that put him in a position to help the city secure funding for Coal Creek Parkway. He would like to see one additional police officer added to the police force. He is in favor of a multi-use facility that would hold a new city hall. He is endorsed by the former Newcastle Police Chief.
Paul Glasser
11305 SE 86TH PL
NEWCASTLE WA, 98056
pklglasser@comcast.net
(425) 204-8676
Paul would like to “maintain the Newcastle Vision.” He explained that he has lived in Newcastle for only two years but his wife is a twin and her sister has lived in Seattle since the 70’s “so that counts.” He has experience serving as the Vice President of Support Services at a major hospital with a 30,000 person campus. He explained that he has literally had to make life and death decisions in the past and that experience has prepared him for the challenges of being a council member. He would “rather have been playing golf than attending the forum”. He is in favor of building a rainy day fund, an emergency plan and he believes “every citizen wants a blue uniform on every street corner.” He is recommended by the women’s political caucus and the 41st District Democratic Committee.
Council Position No. 4
Russ Segner
6947 COAL CREEK PKWY SE #411
NEWCASTLE WA, 98059
rsegner@qwest.net
http://www.votesegner.com/
(425) 228-7327
Russ has lived in Newcastle since 2001. His real estate career would bring planning and development skills to the council. He describes Newcastle as a “small community between two major urban centers.” He believes the city council has “shown no interest in working with developers, in fact, they have antagonized them.” He explained that “Sonny doesn’t hold the staff and city accountable.” He went on to say that he “intends to win by a substantial majority.”
Sonny Putter
14701 SE 80TH CT
NEWCASTLE WA, 98059
sonny_putter@prodigy.net
(425) 226-2626
Sonny is endorsed by the Seattle King County Association of Realtors. He has been on the council since its inception 14 years ago. He explains that because so many sitting councilmen and councilwomen are not seeking reelection this term, the council will lose 34 years of collective experience. This number would go up to 48 years of collective experience if Sonny were to lose. He also explained that seven of the eight candidates have no public service experience. He is in favor of a pedestrian friendly, mixed use facility in the city’s core. He explained that he has strong relationships with key regional and state decision makers.
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Four of the seven Newcastle City Council seats are up for grabs which is obvious in the streets of Newcastle where campaign signs can be found on every corner. These signs give us an idea of the names we can expect to see on the ballot but do little in the way of helping us understand who is running against who and where each candidate stands on the issues.
To address this problem, the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate’s forum on September 20th. The Newcastle Candidates Forum was hosted by the Newcastle Golf & Country Club.
The event was attended by about 50 citizens. All eight candidates were present. Becky Hill from the Chamber served as the Master of Ceremonies. Becky randomly drew the number of an available council position from a bucket to determine which set of candidates would be called up to the podium first. It just so happened that position 1 was called first, followed by position 2, 3 and then 4. Each candidate spoke for 3 minutes. A series of questions were submitted in advance by the citizens of Newcastle. They were rolled up in a scroll-like fashion and randomly drawn from a flower pot with holes on the top used to arrange flowers. Becky described the pot as her “brain child” and I must admit that it did make the questions more attractive to look at.
I have listed each contested council position below. Beneath each position is the contact information for each candidate and a paragraph summarizing the notes I took during the forum. Please contact the candidates directly to verify their positions.
Council Position No. 1
Lisa Jensen
8555 135TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE WA, 98059
lisa@jensenforcouncil.com
http://www.jensenforcouncil.com/
(425) 269-3201
Lisa had a well prepared presentation. Her number one issue was ensuring Newcastle remains financially healthy. She would bring 20 years of business experience to the council and has been involved in the community as a volunteer for groups such as CASA and YMCA. Lisa is endorsed by the Seattle King County Association of REALTORS. She supports a vibrant pedestrian friendly core business district. She supports the completion of the Coal Creek Parkway project.
Chris Nielsen
13301 SE 79TH PL A405
NEWCASTLE WA, 98059
cmnielse@aol.com
(425) 681-1674
Chris was born and raised in Renton in a 1,000 square foot home. His mother grew up on an 80 acre cattle farm and gave birth to him at the age of 15. He was the 1st member of his family to graduate from college. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and a graduate degree from Syracuse. He describes his upbringing as “deeply humble.” His is the President of his homeowners association in ParTerra and would bring his experience from a career in law enforcement to the council. He would be “the only person on the council with experience breaking up meth labs.” He also supports completion of the Coal Creek Parkway project. His number one issue is ensuring Newcastle remains safe and clean.
Council Position No. 2
Carol Simpson
12641 SE 81ST PL
NEWCASTLE WA, 98056
simpson4newcastle@comcast.net
simpson4newcastle.com
(425) 793-9430
Carol has served on the Planning Commission for the last eight years. She was formerly an architect. She supports improving the fire and police departments as well as the parks and trails system. She explained that “the city services are at the same levels as they were 13 years ago.” She believes the city suffers from poor reporting and wants to see them improve their website. She does not support making the gievances of city employees public. Instead, she suggests that “employees should be asked if they would like to provide an exit interview with the city council because the council is sometimes in the dark about why city employees are leaving and if it is OK with the employee, they should be informed.”
Andrew Shelton
7916 119TH CT SE
NEWCASTLE WA, 98056
shelton4newcastle@yahoo.com
http://www.shelton4newcastle.com
(206) 579-3301
Andrew has served as the Vice Chair of the Parks Commission since 2002. He grew up in Kirkland. Andrew graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor’s Degree. He also has a Masters Degree in Human Resources from Michigan State University and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. He is a human resources executive for the largest road builder in the world. He explained that he has experience negotiating union contracts which requires an ability to bring two opposing sides together. He is supported by Position 2 Councilwoman Pam Lee who has decided not to seek reelection. He is also recommended by The Women’s Political Caucus.
Council Position No. 3
Steve Buri
6947 COAL CREEK PKWY SE #139
NEWCASTLE WA, 98059
buri4newcastle@comcast.net
http://www.buri4newcastle.com/
(425) 736-8975
Steve is a nine year resident of Newcastle and a member of the Chamber of Commerce. He has 12 years of public policy experience and existing relationships that put him in a position to help the city secure funding for Coal Creek Parkway. He would like to see one additional police officer added to the police force. He is in favor of a multi-use facility that would hold a new city hall. He is endorsed by the former Newcastle Police Chief.
Paul Glasser
11305 SE 86TH PL
NEWCASTLE WA, 98056
pklglasser@comcast.net
(425) 204-8676
Paul would like to “maintain the Newcastle Vision.” He explained that he has lived in Newcastle for only two years but his wife is a twin and her sister has lived in Seattle since the 70’s “so that counts.” He has experience serving as the Vice President of Support Services at a major hospital with a 30,000 person campus. He explained that he has literally had to make life and death decisions in the past and that experience has prepared him for the challenges of being a council member. He would “rather have been playing golf than attending the forum”. He is in favor of building a rainy day fund, an emergency plan and he believes “every citizen wants a blue uniform on every street corner.” He is recommended by the women’s political caucus and the 41st District Democratic Committee.
Council Position No. 4
Russ Segner
6947 COAL CREEK PKWY SE #411
NEWCASTLE WA, 98059
rsegner@qwest.net
http://www.votesegner.com/
(425) 228-7327
Russ has lived in Newcastle since 2001. His real estate career would bring planning and development skills to the council. He describes Newcastle as a “small community between two major urban centers.” He believes the city council has “shown no interest in working with developers, in fact, they have antagonized them.” He explained that “Sonny doesn’t hold the staff and city accountable.” He went on to say that he “intends to win by a substantial majority.”
Sonny Putter
14701 SE 80TH CT
NEWCASTLE WA, 98059
sonny_putter@prodigy.net
(425) 226-2626
Sonny is endorsed by the Seattle King County Association of Realtors. He has been on the council since its inception 14 years ago. He explains that because so many sitting councilmen and councilwomen are not seeking reelection this term, the council will lose 34 years of collective experience. This number would go up to 48 years of collective experience if Sonny were to lose. He also explained that seven of the eight candidates have no public service experience. He is in favor of a pedestrian friendly, mixed use facility in the city’s core. He explained that he has strong relationships with key regional and state decision makers.
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Updated Real Estate Market Statistics (As of September 24th, 2007)
MLS Area 500 (Newcastle, Bellevue South of I-90 & Issaquah South of I-90)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 76 Days (Up from 75 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 547 (Up from 527 Active Listings Last Week)
Average List Price: $904,824 (Up from $899,522 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $779,345 (Down from $780,176 Last Week)
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 43 Days (Up from 42 from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 131 Active Listings (Down from 135 from Last Week)
Average List Price: $339,423 (Down from $341,082 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $330,812 (Down from $333,538 Last Week)
MLS Area 350 (Renton Highlands)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 79 Days (No Change from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 472 Active Listings (Up from 468 Last Week)
Average List Price: $505,958 (Down from $507,343 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $471,005 (Down from $472,038 Last Week)
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 45 Days (Up from 43 from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 66 Active Listings (No change from 61 last week)
Average List Price: $238,709 (Up from $237,457 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $240,211 (Up from $237,645 Last Week)
MLS Area 340 (Southeast Renton / Benson Hill)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 66 Days (Up from 64 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 422 Active Listings (Down from 424 Last Week)
Average List Price: $440,016 (Up from $438,832 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $413,233 (Down from $414,534 Last Week)
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 41 Days (Up from 39 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 94 Active Listings (Up from 93 Last Week)
Average List Price: $245,465 (Down from $245,679 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $238,609 (Dowm from $239,754 Last Week)
If you are interested in statistical information for an MLS area not covered here, please respond to this post to let me know what neighborhood you live in and I will follow up with the statistics specific to your area of interest. You are also welcome to visit my website at http://www.davidjedwards.com/ where you can access my Market Snapshot research tool found on the left side of the homepage.
This information is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. I generated these statistics using the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. These statistics were not compiled or published by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Pacific Northwest Events Calendar Updated 09/21/2007
Summer has come to an end; and with the changing of the season, we close another chapter of outdoor events that have come to define summers in the Pacific Northwest.
Nonetheless, when one door closes, another opens and with that, we are given an opportunity to enjoy the vast array of Autumn activities that are also unique to our region.
I have updated my Local Community Events Calendar found online at:http://www.davidjedwards.com/events-calendar.asp
If you have something you would like to see added to the calendar, please submit your request by responding to this post with a comment. Please limit your event postings to those taking place in Washington State's King, Pierce, Thurston, Snohomish, Skagit, Lewis, Mason, Island, Grays Harbor and/or Kitsap counties.
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Open House Sunday September 23rd from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
4409 NE 20th St Renton, WA 98059
Price: 414,900
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2.50
Square Feet: 2230
Lot Size: 7210 Square Feet
Year Built: 1976
MLS: 27167611
This huge 5 bedroom home is move-in ready with NEW flooring, paint and molding throughout. Enjoy a fully fenced yard and oversized storage unit/shop/garage with space for an RV, boat or extra automobile. The private backyard is easily accessed from a large two tier deck off the dining room. All appliances stay! Centrally located with easy access to I-405 using Sunset Blvd and I-90 using Coal Creek Pkwy. 1 Year AHS Home Warranty included!
For More Information Visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/featured-listings.asp
Directions: From Coal Creek Parkway / Duvall Ave NE, Turn West onto NE 23rd St, Left onto Anacortes Ave NE, Right on NE 20th St.
Best Regards!
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Check out THE CURVE - the hot, new, must-see Renton television show.
Part Alton Brown, part John Curley, all ahead-of-the-curve story telling. That's The Curve!
The Curve airs on Renton's Channel 21 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 2:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 11:00 PM and Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
The Curve dramatically shows why Renton is the center of opportunity and is the right choice for businesses and families alike.
The Curve is proudly sponsored by the Renton Community Marketing Campaign, a partnership between the City of Renton, the Renton School District, Renton Technical College, Valley Medical Center, and Renton Chamber of Commerce. The Curve isproduced by Hamilton/Saunderson.
For more information on Renton's Marketing Campaign or why Renton is the right choice for your business or family, call the Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning at 425-430-6580.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Pacific Northwest Events Calendar Updated 09/14/2007!
Alas, Summer has come to an end; and with the changing of the season, we close another chapter of outdoor events that have come to define summers in the Pacific Northwest.Nonetheless, when one door closes, another opens and with that, we are given an opportunity to enjoy the vast array of Autumn activities that are also unique to our region.
I have updated my Local Community Events Calendar found online at:http://www.davidjedwards.com/events-calendar.asp
If you have something you would like to see added to the calendar, please submit your request by responding to this post with a comment. Please limit your event postings to those taking place in Washington State's King, Pierce, Thurston, Snohomish, Skagit, Lewis, Mason, Island, Grays Harbor and/or Kitsap counties.
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Just Listed! Single Family Home in Renton’s Glencoe Neighborhood
Now available! A beautifully maintained home in Renton’s Glencoe neighborhood!
This huge 5 bedroom home is move-in ready with NEW flooring, paint and molding throughout. Enjoy a fully fenced yard and oversized storage unit/shop/garage with space for an RV, boat or extra automobile. The private backyard is easily accessed from a large two tier deck off the dining room. All appliances stay! Centrally located with easy access to I-405 using Sunset Blvd and I-90 using Coal Creek Pkwy. 1 Year AHS Home Warranty Included!
Price: $414,900
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2.5
MLS: 27167611
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2.5
MLS: 27167611
For More Information Feel Free to Visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/featured-listings.asp?listing_id={792DFC56-46B6-44DD-9442-AA84AE0BCA82}
Driving Directions: From Coal Creek Parkway / Duvall Ave NE, Turn West onto NE 23rd St, Left onto Anacortes Ave NE, Right on NE 20th St.
The address is: 4409 NE 20th St, Renton WA 98059
If you have any questions about this property, please let me know.
Best Regards,
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Updated Real Estate Market Statistics (As of September 10th, 2007)
MLS Area 500 (Newcastle, Bellevue South of I-90 & Issaquah South of I-90)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 76 Days (No change from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 506 (Up from 495 Active Listings Last Week)
Average List Price: $900,833 (Up from $893,355 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $782,097 (Up from $774,471 Last Week)
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 44 Days (Up from 42 from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 130 Active Listings (No change from Last Week)
Average List Price: $342,407 (Up from $342,172 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $336,438 (Down from $338,097 Last Week)
MLS Area 350 (Renton Highlands)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 78 Days (No Change from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 458 (Up from 437 Active Listings Last Week)
Average List Price: $506,964 (Up from $505,439 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $470,181 (Up from $469,699 Last Week)
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 42 Days (Up from 37 from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 61 Active Listings (No change from last week)
Average List Price: $236,893 (Down from $237,832 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $238,232 (Down from $238,788 Last Week)
MLS Area 340 (Southeast Renton / Benson Hill)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 63 Days
Inventory of Active Listings: 409 Active Listings
Average List Price: $438,999
Average Sale Price: $413,997
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 38 Days
Inventory of Active Listings: 93 Active Listings
Average List Price: $246,350
Average Sale Price: $241,020
If you are interested in statistical information for an MLS area not covered here, please respond to this post to let me know what neighborhood you live in and I will follow up with the statistics specific to your area of interest. You are also welcome to visit my website at http://www.davidjedwards.com/ where you can access my Market Snapshot research tool found on the left side of the homepage.
This information is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. I generated these statistics using the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. These statistics were not compiled or published by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Pacific Northwest Events Calendar Updated 09/07/2007
Autumn
Alas, summer has come to an end; and with the changing of the season, we close another chapter of outdoor events that have come to define summers in the Pacific Northwest.
Nonetheless, when one door closes, another opens and with that, we are given an opportunity to enjoy the vast array of Autumn activities that are unique to our region.
I have updated my Local Community Events Calendar found online at:http://www.davidjedwards.com/events-calendar.asp
If you have something you would like to see added to the calendar, please submit your request by responding to this post with a comment. Please limit your event postings to those taking place in Washington State's King, Pierce, Thurston, Snohomish, Skagit, Lewis, Mason, Island, Grays Harbor and/or Kitsap counties.
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Alas, summer has come to an end; and with the changing of the season, we close another chapter of outdoor events that have come to define summers in the Pacific Northwest.
Nonetheless, when one door closes, another opens and with that, we are given an opportunity to enjoy the vast array of Autumn activities that are unique to our region.
I have updated my Local Community Events Calendar found online at:http://www.davidjedwards.com/events-calendar.asp
If you have something you would like to see added to the calendar, please submit your request by responding to this post with a comment. Please limit your event postings to those taking place in Washington State's King, Pierce, Thurston, Snohomish, Skagit, Lewis, Mason, Island, Grays Harbor and/or Kitsap counties.
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Updated Real Estate Market Statistics (As of September 4th, 2007)
King County (Washington State)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 67 Days (Up from 64 Days Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 8951 Active Listings (Down from 9185 Last Week)
Average List Price: $692,499 (Down from $700,060 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $576,768 (Down from $660,519 Last Week)
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 63 Days (Up from 60 Days Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 3139 Active Listings (Down from 3,173 Last Week)
Average List Price: $439,327 (Down from $446,52 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $442,566 (Up from $317,642 Last Week)
Note: For King County only, stats are based on activity within the last seven days. They do not include manufactured homes or unfinished new construction. They do not include Cancelled Listings.
MLS Area 350 (Renton Highlands)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 78 Days (No Change from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 437 Active Listings (Down from 483 Last Week)
Average List Price: $505,439 (Down from $506,283 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $469,699 (Down from $471,198 Last Week)
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 37 Days (No Change from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 61 Active Listings (Down from 66 Last Week)
Average List Price: $237,832 (Down from $241,669 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $238,788 (Up from $238,695 Last Week)
MLS Area 500 (Newcastle, Bellevue South of I-90 & Issaquah South of I-90)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 76 Days (Up from 75 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 495 (Up from 483 Active Listings Last Week)
Average List Price: $893,355 (Down from $894,983 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $774,471 (Down from $779,233 Last Week)
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 42 Days (Down from 44 from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 130 Active Listings (Up from 125 Last Week)
Average List Price: $342,172 (Down from $347,045 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $338,097 (Up from $337,588 Last Week)
If you are interested in statistical information for an MLS area not covered here, please respond to this post to let me know what neighborhood you live in and I will follow up with the statistics specific to your area of interest.
You are also welcome to visit my website at www.davidjedwards.com where you can access my Market Snapshot research tool found on the left side of the homepage.
This information is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. I generated these statistics using the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. These statistics were not compiled or published by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 67 Days (Up from 64 Days Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 8951 Active Listings (Down from 9185 Last Week)
Average List Price: $692,499 (Down from $700,060 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $576,768 (Down from $660,519 Last Week)
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 63 Days (Up from 60 Days Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 3139 Active Listings (Down from 3,173 Last Week)
Average List Price: $439,327 (Down from $446,52 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $442,566 (Up from $317,642 Last Week)
Note: For King County only, stats are based on activity within the last seven days. They do not include manufactured homes or unfinished new construction. They do not include Cancelled Listings.
MLS Area 350 (Renton Highlands)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 78 Days (No Change from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 437 Active Listings (Down from 483 Last Week)
Average List Price: $505,439 (Down from $506,283 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $469,699 (Down from $471,198 Last Week)
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 37 Days (No Change from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 61 Active Listings (Down from 66 Last Week)
Average List Price: $237,832 (Down from $241,669 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $238,788 (Up from $238,695 Last Week)
MLS Area 500 (Newcastle, Bellevue South of I-90 & Issaquah South of I-90)
Single Family Homes
Average Days on Market: 76 Days (Up from 75 Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 495 (Up from 483 Active Listings Last Week)
Average List Price: $893,355 (Down from $894,983 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $774,471 (Down from $779,233 Last Week)
Condominiums
Average Days on Market: 42 Days (Down from 44 from Last Week)
Inventory of Active Listings: 130 Active Listings (Up from 125 Last Week)
Average List Price: $342,172 (Down from $347,045 Last Week)
Average Sale Price: $338,097 (Up from $337,588 Last Week)
If you are interested in statistical information for an MLS area not covered here, please respond to this post to let me know what neighborhood you live in and I will follow up with the statistics specific to your area of interest.
You are also welcome to visit my website at www.davidjedwards.com where you can access my Market Snapshot research tool found on the left side of the homepage.
This information is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. I generated these statistics using the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. These statistics were not compiled or published by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com
Blogsite: http://www.davidjedwards.com/renton-info-blog.asp
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Price Reduced to $413,999! Beautiful home in Renton's Summerfield Neighborhood
The entryway, with its wood floors and vaulted ceilings, will lead you to a spacious kitchen with a granite tiled, center island. The master bedroom is oversized and comes complete with a 5 piece bath and walk-in closet!!! You'll love the NEW roof, fully fenced and landscaped private yard, complete with a refinished deck for entertaining. This home is perfectly situated along a greenbelt with access to trails for hiking.
Price: $413,999
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
MLS: 27148759
Open House: Sunday September 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
For More Information Feel Free to Visit:http://www.davidjedwards.com/featured-listings.asp?listing_id={9ECFB9D0-B978-41A7-9F11-36EBF3E9E94F}
Driving Directions: From I-405, drive SE on Renton Maple Valley Rd / WA-169 for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto 161st Ave SE into Summerfield Community. Turn right on 156th St SE. Turn left onto 160th Ct SE. The address is: 15616 160th Ct SE, Renton, WA, 98058.
If you have any questions about this property or if you would like to schedule a private showing, please let me know.
Best Regards,
David Edwards
David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
E-Mail: david@davidjedwards.com
Website: http://www.davidjedwards.com/
David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.
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