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Earlington Hill

Earlington Hill is a hillside Renton neighborhood offering sweeping valley views and a quiet residential character at an accessible price point.

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Walk Score
35
Transit Score
25
Bike Score

Living in Earlington Hill

Earlington Hill is a hillside Renton neighborhood offering sweeping valley views and a quiet residential character at an accessible price point. The median home price is $282,500, reflecting a mix of older homes and modest property sizes. Market activity has contracted sharply (57.4% YoY decline), but the 8-day DOM indicates that well-priced properties still move quickly when they come to market.

Earlington Hill is defined by its elevated position and valley views, offering a sense of remove from the bustle below. Streets are quiet and tree-lined, with a strong sense of established residential character. Amenities are limited within the neighborhood itself, requiring a short drive for shopping and dining, but the proximity to the Southcenter retail corridor fills that gap effectively.

View-motivated buyer on a budget โ€” Earlington Hill delivers elevated views and hillside character at a fraction of what comparable view properties cost in Bellevue or West Seattle. Value investor โ€” Low median price with fast-moving inventory signals pent-up demand; well-maintained homes move quickly even in a slower market. Retiree or empty-nester โ€” Quiet streets, views, and proximity to services without the density of urban neighborhoods appeal to buyers seeking a slower pace.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-38.5% YoY
$422,500
$324
$/sqft
8
Days
2
Sold
Condo
$255,000
$241
$/sqft
7
Days
2
Sold

5-Year Price Trends

Quarterly median sale price. Source: Redfin. Hover to highlight.

Q4 2025. Quarterly data from Redfin. Low sales volume can cause quarter-to-quarter volatility.

Getting Around

Earlington Hill rises on the western ridge of Renton, overlookingthe Green River Valley and providing panoramic views toward the Cascades. It sits just west of the downtown core, accessible via Rainier Avenue South and SW Sunset Boulevard.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 40 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 30 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 25 min by car
  • Boeing Renton: 10 min by car
  • Tukwila Southcenter: 12 min by car

Highlights

  • Panoramic Green River Valley and Cascade views
  • Affordable median at $282,500
  • Fast 8-day DOM for correctly priced homes
  • Low-traffic, quiet hillside streets
  • Short drive to Southcenter and Renton Landing retail
  • Modest competition given low inventory levels

Schools

Earlington Elementary

Elementary
5/10

Dimmitt Middle School

Middle
5/10

Renton High School

High School
6/10

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