Renton Highlands real estate.
Renton's view district — Lake Washington and Olympic Mountain outlooks above The Landing retail core.
- Median sale price
- $859K
- Days on market
- 74
- Active listings
- 137
Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98059 · Nov 2026
About Renton Highlands
The Renton Highlands is one of the most rapidly evolving neighborhoods in South King County. As the elevation climbs above downtown Renton, the neighborhood opens up to genuine Lake Washington and Olympic Mountain views — a view profile most buyers associate with Bellevue or Mercer Island at twice the price point.
Housing stock is unusually diverse. The lower Highlands has historic post-war 'victory homes' originally built for Boeing workers in the 1940s, many now beautifully renovated. As you climb, you find mid-century ramblers, 1990s builder homes, and a growing layer of luxury new construction on view lots that approach Bellevue caliber.
The strategic draw is The Landing — Renton's modern dining, cinema, and retail hub — sitting at the base of the hill alongside Gene Coulon Park and the Lake Washington shoreline. Highlands buyers get hilltop residential quiet with five-minute access to the best amenities in South King County and direct I-405 connections to Bellevue and Seattle.
Median Sale Price
$859K
74 days on market · 3.6 mo supply
137 active listings · updated Nov 2026
Schools
Renton School District — Highlands Elementary, McKnight Middle School, Renton High School (Hazen High School in northern Highlands sections — verify by address)
Commute
~5 min to downtown Renton and The Landing, ~20 min to Bellevue via I-405, ~25 min to Seattle
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Live NWMLS listings in Renton Highlands (zip 98059), refreshed hourly.
ActiveNew today$699,000
MLS# 260223014615 142nd Avenue SE
Renton, WA 98059
3 bd1.75 ba1,850 sqftListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active34 days active · 34 cumulative$1,329,995
MLS# 260229213408 SE 85th Street
Newcastle, WA 98059
4 bd2.5 ba2,440 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Bellevue Commons
Active3 days active · 3 cumulative$1,020,000
MLS# 2600461551 Quincy Avenue NE
Renton, WA 98059
4 bd2.5 ba2,340 sqftListing courtesy of Prolink Realty, LLC
Active4 days active · 4 cumulative$599,999
MLS# 260055014247 147th Place SE
Renton, WA 98059
3 bd1.5 ba1,460 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active4 days active · 4 cumulative$1,099,950
MLS# 259886615231 204th Avenue SE
Renton, WA 98059
4 bd3.5 ba2,616 sqftListing courtesy of Inspire Realty
Active4 days active · 4 cumulative$125,000
MLS# 260161810710 148th Avenue SE
Renton, WA 98059
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
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Copyright concernsCommon questions about Renton Highlands real estate
- What is the median sale price in Renton Highlands?
- The current median sale price in the Renton Highlands zip code is $859K, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Nov 2026. Typical asking prices in Renton Highlands run Established homes $500K–$850K, renovated and view properties $850K–$1.4M, new construction luxury $1.4M–$2.0M+.
- How competitive is the Renton Highlands real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Renton Highlands is currently 74 days, with 137 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Nov 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
- Which schools serve Renton Highlands?
- Renton School District — Highlands Elementary, McKnight Middle School, Renton High School (Hazen High School in northern Highlands sections — verify by address). 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 Renton Highlands?
- ~5 min to downtown Renton and The Landing, ~20 min to Bellevue via I-405, ~25 min to Seattle
- How do I buy or sell a home in Renton Highlands?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Renton Highlands and the broader Renton 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.