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Talus offers highly rated schools and a convenient location
With mature evergreens and natural-looking stone features, it would be easy to miss the Talus neighborhood while driving along Renton Issaquah Road. This mixed-use development tucked into the hillside might seem far from civilization, but it’s just minutes from all your daily needs. “The location is great. It’s close to Costco and the highways,” says Irene Mendoza, a managing broker with Keller Williams. “It has a very good school nearby. It’s one of the top-rated schools in the area.” The highly-rated schools and convenience to shopping, dining and recreation make Talus a desirable neighborhood in the Seattle suburb of Issaquah.
Perfectly built craftsman homes line the streets at the top of a hill in Talus.
Go for a walk with a friend in Talus.
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Modern single-family and townhomes in southwest Issaquah
Talus is a relatively new community, and most homes have been built within the last 20 years, with several new areas of the neighborhood still being developed. There is a mix of town houses and single-family homes, often with several stories. “Because of the topography, most of the homes will be multi-level. You want to maximize the views you can get from your home,” says Mendoza. The hilly terrain offers pristine views of the surrounding mountains and countryside.
Many houses have Craftsman features such as spacious porches and square columns on the front of the home. Exteriors often feature a mix of wood siding and stone accents. Most houses in Talus come in shades of blue, green or gray, matching the natural landscape. Other styles of homes include modern contemporary with large windows that let in plenty of light and sharp, defined edges. Houses are close together, giving the neighborhood an urban feel. Young trees line the streets, adding to the natural beauty of the surrounding forest. Homes in Talus typically cost at least $800,000 and often cost more than $1 million.
Talus offers many newly built homes overlooking Lake Sammamish.
Homes in Talus are nestled among the trees and hiking trails.
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Highly rated Issaquah School District 411
Students in Talus might attend Issaquah Valley Elementary School, rated an A-minus by Niche, Issaquah Middle School, rated an A, and Issaquah High School, which gets an A-plus rating. Issaquah High is rated as one of the best public high schools in the state and offers several programs to help students prepare for college, including the Running Start and College in the High School programs. Students participating in these programs can earn college credit while working on their high school diploma. The school also has a thriving sports medicine program that has won the state and national competitions 10 times.
Cougar Mountain Middle School in Talus has a 130,000 square foot facility opened in 2022.
Issaquah Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
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Harvey Manning, Cougar Mountain Regional and other parks nearby
Harvey Manning Park is a small 10-acre neighborhood park located at the northern edge of the development. This green space has a half-court basketball court, a playground and natural open space. Talus is also surrounded by state and local parks. Several trailheads in and near the neighborhood link residents to Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and Squak Mountain State Park. Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park is a 5,000-acre park with more than 35 miles of trails for residents to explore. The park features forests with mature trees, streams, wetlands and cliffs. The Shangri-La Trail runs to the Million Dollar View Pergola, which offers sweeping views of nearby Lake Sammamish and the Cascade Mountains.
Go to Harvey Manning Park in Talus for some stress relief.
Tibbetts Valley Park is a popular spot amongst locals.
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Shopping and dining options in Talus, more in Issaquah
Shopping and dining options are close at hand in Talus. L’Experience Paris is a local café chain located in the heart of the neighborhood. Residents enjoy the upscale, cozy atmosphere at this restaurant, known for its cappuccinos and croissants. WildfFin American Grill is a lively lunch and dinner restaurant in town, known for Pacific Northwest fare, including locally raised ribeye and crab-stuffed rockfish. Locals enjoy the happy hour menu, which features discounted drinks and appetizers seven days a week. For groceries, there’s a Trader Joe’s on Gilman Boulevard. For other household needs, stores such as Target and Costco are also nearby.
L'Experience Paris near Talus is a great spot to spend time with a friend.
Go to the Issaquah Commons Costco just a few minutes from Talus.
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Commuting from Talus to downtown Seattle, Bellevue and more
Interstate 90 connects to downtown Seattle, less than 17 miles northwest. “A lot of people are moving out of downtown Seattle, and this is the best place for them because they can still get to Seattle easily,” says Mendoza. The thriving business community in Bellevue is roughly 11 miles away. Renton Issaquah Road runs south to Interstate 405, which connects to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, just over 16 miles away.
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Talus
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Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Talus Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Talus, Issaquah sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Talus, Issaquah over the last 12 months is $895,000, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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