On the banks of the Duwamish River, Riverton puts homebuyers right between two major Washington cities, Seattle and Tacoma, and next to Tukwila’s largest airport. Modern amenities, from shopping malls and highway access, are also not far from the area’s lush residential streets. Residents take pride in the gardens they maintain on their front lawns and in the neighborhood's community garden.
A row of residential homes in Riverton.
There are many pretty plants in Julius Rosso.
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Front lawn or garden? Who’s to say
Riverton consists mostly of one-story ramblers and two-story traditional-style homes, with a few Craftsman and contemporary-style listings popping up here and there. Homes typically cost between $450,000 and $650,000 for two to three bedrooms. According to Martin Hurly, broker with John L. Scott and local real estate expert, “Homes come with a good amount of square footage for the price you pay. The closer you get to the water, the higher prices get, but overall, listings sell well throughout the area.” Front lawns are lush with greenery; shrubs, fruit trees, brush vegetation and small personal gardens are common sights and add visual vibrancy, and privacy, throughout the neighborhood. While not every home will have a garage, parking is well accommodated by long multi-car driveways that slope downward toward the street. Sidewalks aren’t typical, but many residential roads have at least one bike lane.
Riverton has rambler style homes.
A two story home in Riverton.
Riverton has rambler style homes.
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Growing goodies at Gully’s Gardens
Riverton may have quite a few commercial businesses and warehouses, but nature is at the heart of the neighborhood. Riverton Park is where locals get together for a picnic, toss around a football and let the kids play. It is also home to Gully's Gardens, a community garden where residents can apply for plots to grow their own produce. If residents are just looking to go for a scenic walk, they can head down to the Green River Trail, a paved path that follows the Duwamish River. On the other side of the river is the new Tukwila Community Center and its many amenities. Classrooms, banquet halls, meeting rooms and fitness centers are some of the indoor amenities it offers, while its outdoor amenities include a picnic shelter, a playground, a skate park, a splash pad and various sports fields. The center also hosts recreation and fitness programs and offers shuttle services to and from the site.
The Gully Gardens sign.
View of the Duwamish River.
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Diversity championed at Tukwila district schools
While there aren't any schools in Riverton, Tukwila School District serves students in the area, Students can attend Cascade View Elementary School, which offers various after-school programs that meet multiple times a week, followed by Showalter Middle School. Both schools have C ratings on Niche. Foster Senior High School, less than 1/2 a mile from Showalter Middle, earns a B-minus from Niche and the title of ninth most diverse public high school in Washington.
Showalter Middle School is located in the Foster Heights neighborhood of Washington.
Foster High school offers students a large and modern campus in the Cascade View neighborhood.
Cascade View Elementary School front entrance in the Cascade View neighborhood.
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Vietnamese coffee and retail therapy
The neighborhood has a mix of local businesses and fast-casual chains. Drip & Sip Café is a local favorite for Vietnamese coffee and breakfast sandwiches. The colorful, family-owned El Pollo Real is frequented by residents who crave homestyle Mexican dishes, and Lido Kitchen serves up flavorful Somali and East African dishes that are entirely halal. Residents can swing by Topline Market for everyday essentials, but Safeway, 2 1/2 miles away, is where locals usually do their weekly grocery shopping. For serious retail shopping, locals go 3 miles south to Westfield Southcenter, a two-level indoor shopping mall with 200 stores and eateries, as well as an IMAX cinema.
The El Pollo restaurant in Riverton.
Try the Samosa at Lido in Riverton.
Stop in for your morning drink at the Riverton coffee shop, Drip and Sip.
Drive just 10 minutes from Riverton to the South Center Mall for all of your retail needs.
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Highways galore and an airport next door
Riverton is 4 miles away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. “The neighborhood is basically the airport,” says Hurley. “You step out of the terminal, and you’re in Riverton.” Being beside the area’s largest airport certainly comes with its fair share of noise, but Hurley says Riverton’s location does have an advantage over surrounding neighborhoods. “Being 1/2 a mile or 1 mile off that flight path is so different from being right under it. It’s noticeable.” Riverton is also bisected by Washington State Route 599 and bordered by Interstate 5, offering easy highway access to locals who commute to work in Seattle or Tacoma. King County Metro serves the area and provides residents with bus services, such as RapidRide, Dial-A-Ride Transit (DART) and Metro’s Night Owl service.
Take a convenient five minute drive
from Riverton to Sea-tac Airport to catch your flight.
Riverton is a quaint residential sprawl 15 minutes from Seattle.
Hop on a fifteen minute King County Metro bus ride from Riverton to downtown Seattle.
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Parks in this Area
Hilltop Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Fort Dent Park
Riverton Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Codiga Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Duwamish Gardens Park
Picnic Area
Trails
River
Duwamish Park
Duwamish Hill Preserve
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
11 min drive
Bus
Tukwila Intl Blvd & S 133rd St
Bus
Interurban Ave S & 48th Ave S
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Riverton
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverton, Tukwila sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Riverton, Tukwila over the last 12 months is $626,875, up 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$567,500
Median Single Family Price
$567,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$346
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$580,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
371
Median Year Built
1979
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,733
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,640
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
980
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
784
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,030
Median Age
42
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,883
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,434
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.6%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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