Talbot

Talbot is a quiet, established residential neighborhood in south Renton offering affordable single-family homes on the hillside above the Renton Valley. With a median home price of $575,000 and 29 days on market, the area reflects a softening from last year's pace (-24.3% YoY) while remaining one of the more accessible entry points on the Eastside. The neighborhood attracts buyers seeking suburban calm with convenient freeway access.

Talbot is a car-dependent hillside neighborhood best suited to buyers who value quiet streets, mature trees, and proximity to green space over walkable retail. Talbot Hill Park and nearby Cedar River Trail provide ample outdoor recreation options. The neighborhood has a settled, low-turnover feel with mid-century and newer construction homes on generous lots.

Boeing/manufacturing worker — The 10-minute commute to Boeing Renton makes this an ideal live-work fit for aerospace employees seeking affordable homeownership. First-time buyer priced out of Bellevue — At $575K, Talbot offers a detached single-family home at a fraction of Bellevue prices while staying on the Eastside corridor. Value investor — The -24.3% YoY price correction signals a potential buy opportunity for investors comfortable with a longer hold horizon.