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Renton Real Estate Market

Renton Housing Market Report

Renton sits at the south end of Lake Washington with the region's most practical value proposition — real employment anchors, direct I-405 and SR-167 access, and single-family pricing well below the core Eastside. From Kennydale's lake-proximity streets to the Highlands' family neighborhoods and Fairwood's established suburbs, Renton is a city of distinct micro-markets that price very differently.

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Median Listing Price
$567K
Price per Sq Ft
$336
Days on Market
36 days
School District
Renton SD

Market context

What shapes Renton's market.

Employment is Renton's structural advantage. The Boeing Renton plant and Valley Medical Center anchor thousands of local jobs, and the I-405/SR-167 interchange puts Bellevue, Seattle, and the Kent Valley within direct commuting range. That mix keeps Renton's buyer pool broad — aerospace and healthcare workers, Eastside tech commuters, and first-time buyers priced out of Bellevue and Seattle all shop here at once.

The Renton Highlands carries the largest share of the family market. The plateau east of downtown blends postwar homes with newer subdivisions and townhome communities, and it prices as Renton's mainstream family tier. Kennydale, on the slope above Lake Washington's southeast shore, is the premium micro-market — lake views, quick I-405 access toward Bellevue, and comps that run well above the citywide median.

Fairwood, Benson Hill, Cascade, and Talbot Hill round out the south and east — established suburban neighborhoods with larger lots and some of the best price-per-square-foot value in King County. The Landing's retail district and the downtown core add condo and townhome inventory that serves entry buyers and downsizers, a segment most Eastside cities barely offer.

Renton School District serves most of the city, and school assignment varies block by block near the city's edges — verifying the actual assignment for a specific address is a standard step in every RexMont buyer consultation here. Micro-market comps matter just as much: a Kennydale view home, a Highlands split-level, and a Fairwood rambler are three different pricing conversations.

Coverage

Service area at a glance

RexMont represents buyers and sellers across these Seattle and Eastside markets. Click any city for the full local guide.

Bellevue, WA

ZIPs: 98004 · 98005 · 98006 · 98007 · 98008

Schools: Bellevue SD

Medina, WA

ZIP: 98039

Schools: Bellevue SD

Clyde Hill, WA

ZIP: 98004

Schools: Bellevue SD

Mercer Island, WA

ZIP: 98040

Schools: Mercer Island SD

Kirkland, WA

ZIPs: 98033 · 98034

Schools: Lake Washington SD

Redmond, WA

ZIPs: 98052 · 98053

Schools: Lake Washington SD

Sammamish, WA

ZIPs: 98074 · 98075

Schools: Lake Washington / Issaquah SD

Issaquah, WA

ZIPs: 98027 · 98029

Schools: Issaquah SD

Newcastle, WA

ZIPs: 98056 · 98059

Schools: Renton SD

Woodinville, WA

ZIPs: 98072 · 98077

Schools: Northshore SD

Kenmore, WA

ZIP: 98028

Schools: Northshore SD

Seattle, WA

ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98112 · 98115 · 98118

Schools: Seattle Public Schools

Buying in Renton

Renton buyers get more house per dollar than almost anywhere else this close to Bellevue and Seattle — but the value pockets move fast, and school assignments and micro-market comps vary block to block. RexMont guides Renton buyers through neighborhood selection, assignment verification, and offer strategy on every purchase.

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Selling in Renton

Renton sellers win by pricing to their actual micro-market — Kennydale comps don't price a Fairwood rambler, and neither prices a Highlands townhome. RexMont's listing team prepares, prices, and launches Renton homes against the right comparables so your listing captures the full buyer pool commuting through I-405.

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Active homes for sale in Renton

The latest active NWMLS listings in Renton, refreshed hourly.

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Median price
$567K
Median $/sqft
$336
Avg days on market
36
Listings for sale
349+

Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Market stats reflect representative market data for Renton; current listings and individual neighborhoods may vary.

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FAQ

Questions buyers and sellers ask first.

Is Renton a buyer's or seller's market?

Renton runs cooler than the core Eastside but well-priced homes in the Highlands and Kennydale still move quickly, especially in the entry and mid tiers where Renton competes directly with Seattle and Bellevue commuter demand. Condos and older split-levels give buyers more negotiating room than updated single-family homes near I-405.

What is the median home price in Renton?

Renton's median listing price typically runs around $562K depending on the neighborhood and quarter — one of the most attainable entry points in King County. Kennydale homes near Lake Washington command a premium over that figure, while condos and townhomes in the downtown core and Benson Hill trade below it.

Which Renton neighborhoods are most popular with buyers?

The Renton Highlands draws the largest share of family buyers for its newer housing stock and hilltop position. Kennydale is the premium pocket — Lake Washington proximity and quick I-405 access toward Bellevue. Fairwood offers established suburban streets and larger lots to the southeast, and Talbot Hill and Cascade balance value with Valley Medical Center convenience.

How does Boeing affect the Renton housing market?

The Boeing Renton plant is one of the city's anchor employers, alongside Valley Medical Center, and its production cycles have shaped Renton's buyer pool for decades. Today's demand is more diversified — Bellevue and Seattle commuters, healthcare workers, and buyers priced out of the core Eastside all converge here — so the market no longer rises and falls on a single employer.

How current is the market data on this page?

The median price, price per square foot, and days-on-market figures refresh monthly from regional market data and are reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team. Commentary is updated as conditions change.

How does RexMont represent Renton buyers and sellers?

RexMont agents work Renton's micro-markets daily — Highlands family homes, Kennydale lake-proximity listings, and Fairwood resales each price against different comps. We verify school assignments, apply the right comparables, and negotiate from real neighborhood knowledge, backed by 1,200+ closed transactions.

Renton rewards neighborhood-level expertise.

In a city where Kennydale, the Highlands, and Fairwood each price on different comps, working with agents who know which numbers actually apply is worth real money. RexMont brings 1,235 Google 5-star reviews and $1B+ in closed production to every Renton transaction.

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