Located southeast of Downtown Renton, Fairwood is a secluded community that encourages a lifestyle combining leisure and comfort. In addition to its parks and natural beauty, its attractive residential areas make cozy places to call home. According to David Sappenfield, a resident and Realtor with Living in Seattle Washington: "It’s a popular place for buyers because of its beautiful homes and local amenities at the Fairwood Shopping Center." Fairwood's monthly community events and proximity to major cities give it strong doses of culture and convenience.
The neighborhood of Fairwood also includes the wonderful Fairwood Golf Course & Country Club.
Some Lakeside homes even have private docks.
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Fairwood's many parks and rec opportunities
The biggest draw to the community is the acres of forests and lakes that cover much of the area. Lake Desire, also known as Echo Lake, is a favorite for fishing, kayaking and boating. McGarvey Park Open Space includes over 300 acres of mossy woodland with trails for hiking, mountain biking, and scenic overlooks. Mount Rainier can be spotted from Echo Peak, one of the highest elevation points in the park. Petrovitsky Park is a go-to for club soccer, and it also has athletic fields and a large playground with picnic seating. Fairwood Crest Community Park offers a basketball court, a playground and a large field. There are also two golf courses in the city, one public and one private to fit everyone's needs. The Lake Youngs Trailhead loops around the Lake Youngs Reservoir and is open year-round for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Throw the ball for your dog at Petrovitsky Park in Fairwood for some fresh air and exercise.
Make new community and work on your game at the Fairwood Golf and Country Club
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Fairwood's local events
Fairwood Market Nights run once a month from May to October, celebrating the community with unique artisans and vendors. As of 2025, Market Nights will have a new twist: fun themes for each gathering like Fairwood Gone Wild, Bite of Fairwood and Celebrate Pop Culture. Located across from the Fairwood Shopping Center, Fairwood Library offers plenty of community events. These can include story times, youth events, online tutoring and book clubs.
Multiple centers for shopping and dining in Fairwood
Fairwood Shopping Center and Fairwood Square are both centrally located and offer local restaurants and bars and national retailers. Just outside Fairwood, the larger city of Renton offers even more places to shop and eat.
Mod Pizza is a popular pizza chain.
Treat yourself to something sweet at Menchie's in Fairwood.
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From traditional to Northwest contemporary homes
Fairwood features a variety of home styles, with many planned communities that have walkable streets and quiet environments. There are communities with traditional homes, modern styles and Northwest contemporary styles. Homes built in the mid-to-late 20th century, such as split-levels and ramblers, can also be found. Closer to Lake Desire, there are estates with significant acreage, scenic views and private docks. On the outskirts of Fairwood, Maple Valley Heights is densely forested and more secluded, providing a more secluded neighborhood. Condos round out the neighborhood offerings, providing more flexible buying options. Because of its lakefront housing and larger lot sizes, prices for established homes to lakeside estates are on the rise. The median price of a home is $825,000 and the average sitting period for a property is 21 days, which is roughly half the national average.
Fairwood has a variety of beautiful cottage style homes.
A stunning green and white split-level home in Fairwood.
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The Kent School District
Students can attend well-rated schools in the Kent School District, which has over 25,000 students and a B-grade from Niche.
An aerial view of Ridgewood Elementary School.
Northwood Middle School in Fairwood is home to the Jaguars.
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Distance to major Washington city centers
Fairwood is conveniently located near several major Seattle metro-area cities. Downtown Renton is less than 6 miles away when using 140th Avenue SE, while Bellevue and Seattle are 15 and 19 miles away via Interstate 5. Catching flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport requires only an 11-mile drive.
Climate and crime trends for Fairwood
First Street reports that Fairwood has a moderate wildfire and heat risk, as well as a severe risk for air quality. The community receives law enforcement services from the Renton Police Department. The department reported a 8% increase in violent crime and a 7% decrease in property crime.
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