Talbot Hill real estate.
Bluff-top professional neighborhood at the I-5 / I-405 interchange — Valley Medical anchor, Seattle skyline views.
- Median sale price
- $610K
- Days on market
- 66
- Active listings
- 67
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98055 · Sep 2026
About Talbot Hill
Talbot Hill is Renton's sophisticated 'strategic' neighborhood — a bluff-top community anchored by Valley Medical Center, with many properties offering 'perch' views across the valley toward the Seattle skyline. The neighborhood draws a disproportionate share of healthcare professionals, Boeing engineers, and tech employees who value commute optionality over a single-direction location.
Housing here reflects a different era of construction than the master-planned subdivisions further south. Upscale 1970s and 1980s architecture sits alongside thoughtful modern renovations and selective new builds. Lots tend to be larger and the streets quieter than comparable Renton price brackets — pride of ownership is consistently visible.
The structural advantage is the 'interchange position' between I-5 and I-405. Whether you commute to Boeing Renton, Sea-Tac Airport, downtown Seattle, or Bellevue, Talbot Hill puts you on the fast track in any direction. Talbot Hill Reservoir Park anchors the neighborhood with walking trails and view points that are local favorites.
Median Sale Price
$610K
66 days on market · 4.3 mo supply
67 active listings · updated Sep 2026
Schools
Renton School District — Talbot Hill Elementary, Dimmitt Middle School, Renton High School
Commute
~5 min to Valley Medical, ~15 min to Sea-Tac, ~20 min to Bellevue, ~25 min to downtown Seattle
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Live NWMLS listings in Talbot Hill (zip 98055), refreshed hourly.
Active2 days active · 2 cumulative$450,000
MLS# 2586777501 Smithers Avenue S
Renton, WA 98055
3 bd1 ba1,560 sqftListing courtesy of Rain Town Realty + JPAR
Active3 days active · 3 cumulative$825,000
MLS# 25864851118 S 36 Street
Renton, WA 98055
4 bd2.5 ba2,860 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
Active3 days active · 3 cumulative$340,000
MLS# 25860724907 Morris Avenue S #rr101
Renton, WA 98055
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Active3 days active · 3 cumulative$378,000
MLS# 25863211500 S 18th Street #f102
Renton, WA 98055
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active4 days active · 4 cumulative$399,950
MLS# 25864761500 S 18th Street #s101
Renton, WA 98055
3 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of Premier Real Estate Partners
Active9 days active · 63 cumulative$729,000
MLS# 25848991125 S 23rd
Renton, WA 98055
3 bd3 ba1,930 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Talbot Hill real estate
- What is the median sale price in Talbot Hill?
- The current median sale price in the Talbot Hill zip code is $610K, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Sep 2026. Typical asking prices in Talbot Hill run Established homes $700K–$1.0M, view, renovated, and larger properties $1.0M–$1.6M+.
- How competitive is the Talbot Hill real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Talbot Hill is currently 66 days, with 67 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Sep 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
- Which schools serve Talbot Hill?
- Renton School District — Talbot Hill Elementary, Dimmitt Middle School, Renton 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 Talbot Hill?
- ~5 min to Valley Medical, ~15 min to Sea-Tac, ~20 min to Bellevue, ~25 min to downtown Seattle
- How do I buy or sell a home in Talbot Hill?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Talbot Hill 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.