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Ellis Park

Ellis Park is a small, established Renton neighborhood with mid-century and post-war homes near the Cedar River, offering affordable pricing and convenient downtown access.

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Living in Ellis Park

Ellis Park is one of Renton's established close-in neighborhoods, sitting near the Cedar River and within easy reach of downtown Renton's city center. The housing stock reflects mid-century and post-war residential development โ€” mostly smaller single-story homes on modest lots, many with original character features and varying degrees of renovation. Buyers with a renovation mindset find Ellis Park particularly appealing, as homes here are often priced below Renton's newer subdivisions while offering the advantage of a centrally located, walkable setting.

The neighborhood's proximity to downtown means residents can walk or bike to city services, the Cedar River Trail, and the Renton Farmers Market during summer months. It is one of the more connected residential pockets in Renton, with meaningful transit access and a genuine sense of urban-adjacent living.

Renovation buyer โ€” Ellis Park's older housing stock and central location present a classic buy-and-improve opportunity for hands-on buyers. Urban-leaning resident โ€” Walkable access to downtown Renton's amenities and the Cedar River Trail appeals to buyers who want some urban character in a suburban setting.

Getting Around

Ellis Park is adjacent to downtown Renton, giving residents convenient access to I-405, SR-169, and King County Metro transit. The Boeing Renton plant is just minutes away.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 27 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 20 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 30 min by car
  • Boeing Renton: 6 min by car

Highlights

  • Close to downtown Renton dining, services, and transit
  • Near Cedar River Trail for outdoor recreation
  • Affordable mid-century homes with renovation potential
  • Short drive to Renton Airport and the Boeing Renton plant

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