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Northwestern Garden

Northwestern Garden is a spacious, residential neighborhood in western Renton offering larger lot sizes and a quieter suburban feel at a median price of $792,500.

38
Walk Score
30
Transit Score
25
Bike Score

Living in Northwestern Garden

Northwestern Garden is a spacious, residential neighborhood in western Renton offering larger lot sizes and a quieter suburban feel at a median price of $792,500. With 59 days on market and a mild -5.1% YoY price softening, buyers have room to negotiate on homes that offer generous square footage at $315/sqft โ€” well below Eastside averages. The area attracts families seeking more space and privacy without sacrificing regional connectivity.

Northwestern Garden is a low-density, suburban neighborhood where residents enjoy large yards, tree-lined streets, and a peaceful pace of life. Nearby Talbot Hill and the Cascade foothills provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, while shopping and dining are a short drive away along Renton's main corridors. The neighborhood suits those who prefer space and quiet over urban walkability.

Upsizing family โ€” Larger lots and spacious floor plans at a lower price per sqft than comparable Eastside communities make this ideal for growing families needing more room. Remote worker seeking space โ€” The quiet suburban environment, larger homes, and relatively affordable pricing appeal to remote workers who no longer need to prioritize commute times. Move-up buyer from South King County โ€” Buyers moving up from Auburn, Kent, or south Renton can achieve a meaningful lifestyle upgrade in a more established neighborhood without crossing into premium Eastside pricing.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-5.1% YoY
$792,500
$315
$/sqft
59
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

Northwestern Garden occupies the western hills of Renton, bordered by SR-167 to the east and Talbot Road to the west, with sweeping views across the valley in some sections.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 35 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 25 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 30 min by car
  • Boeing Renton: 15 min by car

Highlights

  • Large lots and generous square footage at a competitive $315/sqft
  • Median price of $792,500 offers relative value compared to similar Eastside neighborhoods
  • -5.1% YoY price dip creates buyer negotiating leverage
  • Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for families
  • Accessible to SR-167 for easy commutes south to Kent or north to Bellevue
  • Strong sense of community with established neighborhood associations

Schools

Tiffany Park Elementary School

Elementary
6/10

Nelson Middle School

Middle
6/10

Lindbergh High School

High School
6/10

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