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Eastside Cities: Renton

This lakefront community located on the south shore of Lake Washington offers an abundance of natural beauty, from spectacular views of the Olympics, the Cascades, and Mount Rainier, to the Cedar River that runs through the heart of downtown.

Renton, one of Puget Sound's fastest growing cities, attracts families with its affordability, location, and tremendous quality of life. New urban apartments and downtown condominiums, multi-family developments along Lake Washington, and quality, affordable single-family subdivisions are among the wide variety of housing options available to all income levels.

The city is home to over 30 parks and recreational facilities, an interesting Historical Museum, a municipal golf course, a new family aquatic center, and many outstanding community events including a Fourth of July fireworks display, a summertime Farmers Market and Outdoor Cinema, Renton River Days, and Clam Lights. An exceptional library system, community and senior center, and several professional and community theater groups keep Renton, as its motto states, "ahead of the curve."

A regional transit center, a park-like piazza, major infrastructure improvements, and several mixed-use development projects containing housing and retail have transformed downtown Renton into a central gathering place. A performing arts center, parking garage, and several new restaurants add to the amenities in the downtown core.

Renton is home to the Boeing Company and PACCAR, both of which are respected and recognized worldwide, as well as the Seattle Seahawks Training Facility. In addition, Renton's friendly, pro-business climate has attracted scores of businesses, including the only IKEA store in the Pacific Northwest, Wizards of the Coast, Sam's Club, Fry's Electronics, Topics Entertainment, Brotherton Cadillac, and Classmates.com.

Median Sold Prices 2007: Homes $409,950; Condos $225,950

(Information obtained from NWMLS)

To learn more about Renton, Washington visit their website: http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/

For information please visit the Renton Chamber of Commerce Website.

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