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LaCrosse is one of Renton's most exclusive residential enclaves, featuring large luxury homes on generous lots at a median price of $1,287,500 — the highest in this Renton cohort at $423/sqft.

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Living in LaCrosse

LaCrosse is one of Renton's most exclusive residential enclaves, featuring large luxury homes on generous lots at a median price of $1,287,500 — the highest in this Renton cohort at $423/sqft. Despite a 4.6% year-over-year price softening, the neighborhood's 72-day median DOM reflects a deliberate, discerning buyer pool rather than distress, as high-end buyers carefully evaluate premium properties. LaCrosse offers a refined suburban lifestyle rarely found at this price point outside Bellevue or Mercer Island.

LaCrosse exudes a private, estate-style lifestyle with spacious homes, wooded lots, and a sense of seclusion uncommon in the broader Seattle metro. Residents enjoy the quiet of semi-rural living while remaining a short freeway drive from Bellevue's shopping, dining, and employment centers. The neighborhood's elevated position provides privacy and, in many cases, views of the surrounding hills, making it ideal for buyers prioritizing space and exclusivity over walkability.

Luxury move-up buyer priced out of Bellevue — LaCrosse delivers comparable space and exclusivity to Bellevue's luxury tier at a meaningful discount, with similar Eastside commute times. Executive or senior tech professional — The combination of estate-scale homes, privacy, and 20-25 minute commutes to Bellevue and Redmond tech campuses suits C-suite and senior IC buyers. Privacy-seeking family with older children — Large lots, quiet streets, and proximity to nature make LaCrosse well-suited for families who prioritize space and seclusion over urban walkability.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-4.6% YoY
$1,287,500
$423
$/sqft
72
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

LaCrosse is situated in the eastern Renton hills, generally in the area east of I-405 near the Newcastle border, characterized by winding residential roads and elevated topography. Its semi-rural feel and distance from arterials give it a private, estate-like character within Renton city limits.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 28 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 22 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 35 min by car
  • Boeing Renton: 18 min by car
  • Valley Medical Center: 15 min by car

Highlights

  • Renton's luxury price tier at $1.287M median — premium space and privacy
  • Large lots and estate-style homes uncommon in the broader Renton market
  • Price softening (-4.6% YoY) offers negotiating leverage for prepared buyers
  • Short drive to Bellevue's premium retail, dining, and tech employment
  • Wooded, private setting with low traffic and a quiet atmosphere
  • Near Newcastle and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park for outdoor recreation

Schools

Cascade Elementary School

Elementary
7/10

Nelsen Middle School

Middle
6/10

Lindbergh High School

High School
6/10

Thinking about LaCrosse?

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