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Kennydale

Kennydale is a scenic hillside neighborhood perched above Lake Washington's eastern shore in north Renton, prized for its water views, upscale homes, and tranquil ambiance.

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Transit Score
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Bike Score

Living in Kennydale

Kennydale is a scenic hillside neighborhood perched above Lake Washington's eastern shore in north Renton, prized for its water views, upscale homes, and tranquil ambiance. With a median price of $905,000 at $432/sqft and a commanding 10% year-over-year appreciation, Kennydale is one of Renton's fastest-appreciating neighborhoods, reflecting robust demand for its coveted lake-adjacent location. The longer 52-day DOM suggests buyers are taking care to find the right home, not a soft market.

Kennydale's lifestyle is defined by its stunning natural setting โ€” rolling hillsides, partial Lake Washington views, and proximity to Coulon Beach Park, one of the region's finest urban waterfront parks. The neighborhood has a relaxed, upscale suburban feel with quiet streets, generous lot sizes, and mature tree canopy. While it is predominantly car-dependent, the tradeoff is unmatched scenery and access to lakefront recreation just minutes from I-405 corridors.

Eastside tech professional โ€” Amazon Bellevue and Microsoft Redmond are both under 25 minutes away, making Kennydale a scenic alternative to pricier Bellevue neighborhoods. Outdoor lifestyle enthusiast โ€” Immediate access to Coulon Beach Park, Lake Washington water activities, and hillside trails makes Kennydale a dream for active buyers. Move-up buyer from Renton Highlands โ€” Buyers already familiar with Renton's value proposition often graduate to Kennydale for the views, larger homes, and upscale character at a step up in price.

Real Estate Market

Single Family+6.7% YoY
$1,037,300
$491
$/sqft
81
Days
5
Sold
Condo-24.6% YoY
$372,500
$369
$/sqft
44
Days
2
Sold
Townhouse+50.4% YoY
$959,000
$527
$/sqft
20
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

Kennydale occupies the hillside slopes along the northeastern edge of Renton, running from the Lake Washington shoreline west and upward toward the May Valley plateau. It is bounded roughly by the lake to the east, I-405 to the west, and transitions into Renton Highlands to the south and Newcastle to the north.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 22 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 18 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 30 min by car via I-405 and SR-520
  • Boeing Renton: 15 min by car
  • Valley Medical Center: 12 min by car

Highlights

  • 10% YoY appreciation โ€” one of Renton's fastest-growing neighborhoods
  • Proximity to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Lake Washington waterfront
  • Hillside settings offer partial lake and mountain views
  • Short drive to Bellevue and Eastside tech employment centers
  • Hazen High School feeder zone with strong academics
  • Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with generous lot sizes

Schools

Kennydale Elementary School

Elementary
7/10

McKnight Middle School

Middle
6/10

Hazen High School

High School
7/10

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