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Renton, WA Local Area Information

Real Estate Market Stats

Zillow Home Value Index: $231,600

Zillow Home Value Index

Owners vs. Renters

Home Size in Square Feet

Year Built

Local National
Zillow Home Value Index $231,600 $146,200
Median Single Family Home Value $244,700 $146,400
Median Condo Value $129,200 $145,200
Median 2-Bedroom Home Value $141,300 $109,800
Median 3-Bedroom Home Value $221,600 $140,900
Median 4-Bedroom Home Value $282,400 $231,000
Percent Homes Decreasing 73.3% 55.8%
Percent Listing Price Reduction 24.7% 28.9%
Median List Price Per Sq Ft $132 $92
Median List Price $270,000 $185,000
Median Sale Price $241,000 $176,500
Homes Recently Sold 143 267,974
Property Tax $3,420 $2,105
Turnover (Sold Within Last Yr.) 4% 3.3%
Median Value Per Sq Ft $141 $106
1-Yr. Change -7.2% -3.1%
Homes For Sale By Owner 15 50,038
New Construction 53 44,560
Foreclosures 206 525,939


Real Estate Market Activity

Recently sold Renton homes

Sold 05/01/2012 for $295,000
4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,870 sq ft

Sold 05/01/2012 for $358,000
4 beds, 2.5 baths, 3,090 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $240,000
4 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,510 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $400,000
4 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,510 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $216,000
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,260 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $315,000
3 beds, 2.25 baths, 1,690 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $218,500
4 beds, 1.0 baths, 1,510 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $445,000
2 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,390 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $250,000
4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,914 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $188,000
3 beds, 1.75 baths, 1,690 sq ft



See Renton real estate and homes for sale

View Renton, WA mortgage rates on Zillow

Schools

Apollo Elementary School

15025 SE 117TH St | (425) 837-7500

Benson Hill Elementary School

18665 116TH Ave SE | (425) 204-3300

Briarwood Elementary School

17020 SE 134TH St | (425) 837-5000

Carriage Crest Elementary School

18235 140TH Ave SE | (253) 373-7597

Cascade Elementary School

16022 116TH Ave SE | (425) 204-3350

Fairwood Elementary School

16600 148TH Ave SE | (253) 373-7491

Glenridge Elementary School

19405 120TH Ave SE | (253) 373-7494

Griffin Home School

2500 Lake Washington Blvd Nort | (425) 204-2200

Hazen Senior High School

1101 Hoquiam Ave NE | (425) 204-4200

Highlands Elementary School

2720 NE 7th St | (425) 204-4600

Hillcrest Special Services Center

1800 Index Ave NE | (425) 204-2200

Home Program @ Honeydew

2607 Jones Ave South | (425) 204-4800

Kennydale Elementary School

1700 NE 28TH St | (425) 204-4700

Liberty Senior High School

16655 SE 136TH St | (425) 837-4800

Lindbergh Senior High School

16426 128TH Ave SE | (425) 204-3200

Maple Hills Elementary School

15644 204TH Ave SE | (425) 837-5100

Maywood Middle School

14490 168TH Ave SE | (425) 837-6900

McKnight Middle School

1200 Edmonds Ave NE | (425) 204-3600

Meeker Middle School

12600 SE 192ND St | (253) 373-7284

Nelsen Middle School

2403 Jones Ave South | (425) 204-3000

Northwood Middle School

17007 SE 184 St | (253) 373-7780

Out of District Facility School

300 SW 7th St | (425) 204-2200

Renton Park Elementary School

16828 128TH Ave SE | (425) 204-2950

Renton Senior High School

400 South 2nd St | (425) 204-3400

Ridgewood Elementary School

18030 162ND Place SE | (253) 373-7482

Sartori Education Center

315 Garden Ave North | (425) 204-4547

Sierra Heights Elementary School

9901 132ND Ave SE | (425) 204-4650

Talbot Hill Elementary School

2300 Talbot Rd South | (425) 204-4900

Tiffany Park Elementary School

1601 Lake Youngs Way SE | (425) 204-4850

St Anthony Elementary School

336 Shattuck Ave S | (425) 255-0059

Renton Christian School

15717 152ND Ave SE | (425) 226-0820
PK, K-8 |
WA Private Schools

Rainier Christian Schools

16707 174TH Ave SE | (425) 255-7273
PK, K-12 |
WA Private Schools

Cedar River Montessori School

15828 SE Jones Rd | (425) 271-9614
PK, K-6 |
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Walk Score


Liberty Cafe


based on 47 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea
926 S 3rd St, Renton

All Things Wine


based on 20 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits
4605 NE 4th St, Ste 4, Renton

Cakes of Paradise


based on 19 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
281 SW 41st St, Bldg 13, Renton

Sips Espresso


based on 17 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea
350 Sunset Blvd N, Renton

Blossom Vegetarian


based on 24 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Vietnamese, Vegetarian
305 Burnett Ave S, Renton

Peyrassol Café at Southport


based on 27 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Cafes
1083 Lake Washington Blvd N, Ste 30, Renton

Vince’s Coffee


based on 26 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea
401 Olympia Ave NE, Ste 102, Renton

Bikram Yoga Renton


based on 33 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Yoga
222 Williams Ave S, Renton

Gourmondo Catering Co


based on 19 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Caterers, Food Delivery Services
309 S Cloverdale St, Ste B-24, Seattle

Yoggi Frozen Yogurt


based on 32 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
801 S 3rd St, Suite B, Renton

The Balanced Athlete


based on 14 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Sporting Goods, Trainers
The Landing, 800 N 10th Pl, Ste F, Renton

Melrose Grill


based on 132 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Steakhouses
819 Houser Way S, Renton

POP! Gourmet Popcorn


based on 27 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Specialty Food
914 S 3rd St, Renton

Creme De La Creme


based on 16 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Bakeries, Wedding Planning
440 Olympia Ave NE, Renton

DC’s Bar & Grill


based on 29 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Bars, Restaurants
907 S 3rd St, Renton

Toshi’s Teriyaki Grill


based on 14 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Japanese
509 S 3rd St, Renton

King CrossFit


based on 10 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Gyms, Trainers
2230 Lind Ave SW, Ste 100, Renton

McLendon Hardware


based on 46 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Hardware Stores, Building Supplies, Food
440 Rainier Ave S, Renton

Primos Tacos


based on 21 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Mexican
239 Sunset Blvd N, Renton

The Bistro Box


based on 34 reviews – read reviews
Categories: American (New), Food Stands, Delis
618 Park Ave N, Renton

Local Content from NileGuide

Things to See and Do

Kubota Garden

Designed by Fujitaro Kubota, this hilly city park sprawls over 20 acres in South Seattle. With an arched moon bridge, a strolling garden, waterfalls and several small ponds, it’s the ideal place for a couple looking for a romantic way to spend the afternoon. If you’d like to learn a little more about this stunning Japanese garden, there are free tours on the fourth Saturday of every month at 10:00… (read more)

See Seattle Walking Tours

Seattle is rich – rich in history, in food, in wine and beer, in nature, in music. Walking a city is one of the best ways to get to know it, so why not take that walk with a local guide who has inside information to share with you?

See Seattle Walking Tours take you from the early days of Seattle, the fire that destroyed it, the city’s rebirth, the Gold Rush, the second Gold Rush (aka the coming … (read more)

Museum of Flight

The brief drive outside the city is worth it to get a look at Wright planes, war planes, spy planes and more. The Great Hall features over twenty actual planes, including the man-powered Gossamer Albatross, an F-5 supersonic fighter and a Blackbird spy plane. The exhibits walk you through the history of flight, including everything from the Wright brothers to the mystery of Amelia Earhart, with ar… (read more)


Map of Things to See and Do


Suggested Trip Itineraries

One Day Wander

If you are in the unfortunate position of having only one day in Seattle there are a few things you must see while you’re here and a few restauraunts you should definitely not miss.
read more about One Day Wander (read morePDF guide)

Local Food

There is nothing better than good food and spectacular scenery. Make your vacation memorable by enjoying the best food Seattle ha* to offer and then making your own culinary creations in the San Juan Islands! Eating local in Seattle is a food lover’s dream, all the best restaurants have caught on to the concept that local, sea*onally appropriate food not only ta*tes better but also ha* the add… (read morePDF guide)

Two Days in Seattle

If you can only make it into town for the weekend there are a few things you should definitely see. Start out with Pike Place Market, stop by the Seattle Art Museum and then hıt the local music scene. Brunch is essential for the morning after then head up to Capital hill for some great views of the city, some shopping, the A*ian Art Museum and a walk in the park.
read more about Two Days in Sea… (read morePDF guide)

Eating Local

Eating local in Seattle is a food lover’s dream, all the best restaurants have caught on to the concept that local, sea*onally appropriate food not only ta*tes better but also ha* the added benefit of supporting local farmers, fisherman, ranchers and foragers and this provides the additional benefit of creating a local economy that supports the preservation of farmlands, healthy forests and clea… (read morePDF guide)

Falling in love with the San Juan Islands

The San Juan Islands are geologically distinct from the rest of the region and its climate is drier and sunnier so a* a result the landscape looks like little chunks of Northern California slipping out of the deep blue channels and sparkling bays. The southwest sides of the Islands are much hotter and drier than the north ea*t slopes and a* you pa** through the Islands on the ferry you can snap s… (read morePDF guide)

Kids outings in Seattle

Three days of outdoor fun and educational outings for your wee ones chock full of fabulous activities and kid friendly restaraunts.
read more about Kids outings in Seattle (read morePDF guide)

National Park and Wilderness Tour

Take a tour of the most spectacular parks and wilderness area* on the continent! There are four main options for getting a chance to see the beautiful mountains, rivers and forests in the Northwest and you should decide ba*ed on what interests you most and how hard you want to work to get there. If you love beaches and forests, the Pacific Coa*t and the Olympic National Park are your best bet. I… (read morePDF guide)

Seven days in Seattle

If you really want to see the best of what Seattle ha* to offer without submitting yourself to guided tours or wa*ting time in area* that look exactly like every other big city in America, this is the trip for you.
read more about Seven days in Seattle (read morePDF guide)

Belltown Happy Hour Guide

Seattle rocks a killer happy hour scene – and what better neighborhood to scour between 4pm and 6pm than the one with more restaurants per square foot than any other? From beer to martinis, enchiladas to sushi, this guide has all the places you need to know about for great drinks and grub at happy hour prices.
read more about Belltown Happy Hour Guide (read morePDF guide)

A Book Lover’s Guide to Downtown Seattle

Seattle is well-known for its many cafes and fine espresso, but it seems as if every coffeehouse you stumble upon is next to a bookshop. Whether your passion is poetry, thrillers or rare and out-of-print editions of classic works, you’ll find what you want and more with this guide to the pages of downtown Seattle and Pioneer Square.
read more about A Book Lover’s Guide to Downtown Seattle (read morePDF guide)

Colleges

Colleges near Renton, WA

Public

Private



Public 4 year colleges

Everest College – Renton

981 Powell Avenue, Sw, Suite 200, Renton, WA
(425) 255-3281
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 0.99

Cascade Beauty College

435 E Main St, Auburn, WA
(253) 288-3757
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 11.06

Cortiva Institute – Seattle

425 Pontius Ave N Ste 100, Seattle, WA
(206) 282-1233
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 12.11

Divers Institute of Technology

4315 11th Ave NW, Seattle, WA
(206) 783-5542
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 15.27

Greenwood Academy of Hair

8501 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA
(206) 782-0220 x5
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 16.84

Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty

10715 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA
(206) 368-0210 x3710
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 17.35

Everest College – Seattle

2111 N. Northgate Way, Suite 218, Seattle, WA
(206) 440-3090
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 17.64

Everest College – Bremerton

155 Washington Ave. Ste. 200, Bremerton, WA
(360) 473-1120
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 20.49

Paroba College of Cosmetology

607 SE Everett Mall, Suite 5, Everett, WA
(425) 353-8193
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 30.61

ITT Technical Institute – Seattle

12720 Gateway Dr Ste 100, Seattle, WA
(206) 244-3300
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 3.38

City University of Seattle

11900 NE First Street, Bellevue, WA
(425) 637-1010 x3563
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 9.94

Trinity Lutheran College

2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA
(425) 249-4800
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 10.80

Seattle University

900 Broadway, Seattle, WA
(206) 296-6000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 11.14

The Art Institute of Seattle

2323 Elliott Ave, Seattle, WA
(206) 448-0900
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 11.91

Cornish College of the Arts

1000 Lenora Street, Seattle, WA
(206) 726-5016
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 11.95

Mars Hill Graduate School

2501 Elliott Avenue, Seattle, WA
(206) 876-6100
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 12.03

Northwest University

5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
(425) 822-8266
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 13.20

DigiPen Institute of Technology

5001-150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA
(425) 558-0299
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 13.29

Seattle Pacific University

3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA
(206) 281-2000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 14.42

Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine

916 NE 65th St., Seattle, WA
(206) 517-4541
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 15.26

Northwest Baptist Seminary

4301 N Stevens, Tacoma, WA
(253) 759-6104
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Other
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 18.24

Bastyr University

14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA
(425) 425-3110
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 18.43

University of Puget Sound

1500 N Warner, Tacoma, WA
(253) 879-3100
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 18.88

Faith Evangelical Seminary

3504 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA
(253) 752-2020 x29
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 19.31

Pacific Lutheran University

1010 122nd St So, Tacoma, WA
(253) 531-6900
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 24.66

Northwest College of Art

16301 Creative Dr NE, Poulsbo, WA
(360) 779-9993
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 27.82

Renton Technical College

3000 NE Fourth St, Renton, WA
(425) 235-2352
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 4.97

Highline Community College

2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA
(206) 878-3710
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 7.07

Green River Community College

12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA
(253) 833-9111
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 10.63

Seattle Community College – North Campus

9600 College Way North, Seattle, WA
(206) 527-3600
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 17.07

Bates Technical College

1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA
(253) 680-7000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 18.55

Cascadia Community College

18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA
(425) 352-8000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 20.29

Shoreline Community College

16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA
(206) 546-4101
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 20.52

Tacoma Community College

6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA
(253) 566-5000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 21.10

Clover Park Technical College

4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA
(253) 589-5800
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 24.19

Edmonds Community College

20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA
(425) 640-1459
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 24.74

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA
(253) 964-6500
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 26.48

Everett Community College

2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA
(425) 388-9100
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 37.23

Seattle Community College – South Campus

6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA
(206) 764-5300
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 8.77

Bellevue Community College

3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA
(425) 564-1000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 10,000 – 19,999
Distance: 8.80

Seattle Community College – Central Campus

1701 Broadway Avenue, Seattle, WA
(206) 587-3800
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 11.52

University of Washington – Seattle Campus

1400 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA
(206) 543-2100
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 13.91

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
(425) 739-8100
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 16.51

Olympic College

1600 Chester Ave, Bremerton, WA
(360) 792-6050
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 21.22

Evergreen Beauty & Barber College

14045 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA
(425) 643-0270
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 11.40

Seattle Midwifery School

4000 NE 41st St, Building D, Suite 3, Seattle, WA
(206) 322-8834 x103
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 13.65

BJ’s Beauty and Barber College

5239 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA
(253) 473-4320
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 22.00

Evergreen Beauty and Barber College

802 SE Everett Mall Way Ste A, Everett, WA
(425) 423-9186
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 30.58

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