Talus real estate.
Eco-minded Cougar Mountain community with townhomes and single-family residences integrated into an extensive trail network.
About Talus
Talus is one of the Eastside's most distinctive planned communities — a residential neighborhood built into the western face of Cougar Mountain where Issaquah School District-quality education and direct access to hundreds of miles of regional trail systems come packaged together. The community was developed with an environmental ethos: natural drainage, trail-connected open space, and an architecture designed to step with the hillside terrain.
Housing is primarily townhomes and single-family homes built in the 2000s and 2010s, with HOA management of the trail network, common areas, and landscaping. The Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park borders the community directly, giving residents trail access to Coal Creek, Red Town, and the Shy Bear trailheads without driving.
Talus draws a mix of outdoor-lifestyle buyers and Issaquah Highlands buyers who prefer the trail-access orientation over the Highlands' town center retail focus. Prices are typically 10–15% below comparable Highlands properties, making Talus one of the best-value entry points into the Issaquah School District.
Price Range
Townhomes $650K–$1.0M; single-family $1.0M–$2.2M
Schools
Issaquah School District; Sunny Hills Elementary, Pacific Cascade Middle School, Issaquah High School
Commute
Direct I-90 access. 20 min to Bellevue. 25 min to Seattle. 20 min to Microsoft Redmond campus.
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Live NWMLS listings in Talus (zip 98027), refreshed hourly.
ActiveNew today$1,449,998
MLS# 254771614702 255 Avenue Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
5 bd2 ba4,370 sqftListing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest
ActiveNew today$1,725,000
MLS# 254897715118 262nd Avenue Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
4 bd3.5 ba4,250 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
ActiveNew today$1,500,000
MLS# 254937010911 Renton Issaquah Road Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
3 bd1 ba1,870 sqftListing courtesy of Jina J Real Estate
ActiveNew today$1,425,000
MLS# 2550886975 Front Street S
Issaquah, WA 98027
3 bd1 ba1,600 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
Active1 day on market$3,950
MLS# 2550057650 Jasmine Place Nw
Issaquah, WA 98027
3 bd0 baListing courtesy of Windermere PM/JMW Group
Active3 days on market$525,000
MLS# 25470572174 Newport Way Nw #4-6
Issaquah, WA 98027
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
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Common questions about Talus real estate
- What do homes cost in Talus?
- Typical pricing in Talus: Townhomes $650K–$1.0M; single-family $1.0M–$2.2M. Reach out for a current comparable-sales report on the specific home or block you're interested in.
- Which schools serve Talus?
- Issaquah School District; Sunny Hills Elementary, Pacific Cascade Middle School, Issaquah High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
- What is the commute like from Talus?
- Direct I-90 access. 20 min to Bellevue. 25 min to Seattle. 20 min to Microsoft Redmond campus.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Talus?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Talus and the broader Issaquah market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.