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Talus real estate.

Eco-minded Cougar Mountain community with townhomes and single-family residences integrated into an extensive trail network.

Median sale price
$1.14M
Days on market
24

Live NWMLS data · zip 98027 · May 2026

About Talus

Talus is one of the Eastside's most distinctive planned communities — a residential neighborhood built into the western face of Cougar Mountain where Issaquah School District-quality education and direct access to hundreds of miles of regional trail systems come packaged together. The community was developed with an environmental ethos: natural drainage, trail-connected open space, and an architecture designed to step with the hillside terrain.

Housing is primarily townhomes and single-family homes built in the 2000s and 2010s, with HOA management of the trail network, common areas, and landscaping. The Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park borders the community directly, giving residents trail access to Coal Creek, Red Town, and the Shy Bear trailheads without driving.

Talus draws a mix of outdoor-lifestyle buyers and Issaquah Highlands buyers who prefer the trail-access orientation over the Highlands' town center retail focus. Prices are typically 10–15% below comparable Highlands properties, making Talus one of the best-value entry points into the Issaquah School District.

Median Sale Price

$1.14M

$514/sqft · 24 days on market

218 active listings · updated May 2026

Schools

Issaquah School District; Sunny Hills Elementary, Pacific Cascade Middle School, Issaquah High School

Commute

Direct I-90 access. 20 min to Bellevue. 25 min to Seattle. 20 min to Microsoft Redmond campus.

Common questions about Talus real estate

What is the median sale price in Talus?
The current median sale price in the Talus zip code is $1.14M ($514 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Talus run Townhomes $650K–$1.0M, single-family $1.0M–$2.2M.
How competitive is the Talus real estate market right now?
Median days-on-market in Talus is currently 24 days, with 218 active listings tracked in this zip code as of May 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
Which schools serve Talus?
Issaquah School District; Sunny Hills Elementary, Pacific Cascade Middle School, Issaquah High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
What is the commute like from Talus?
Direct I-90 access. 20 min to Bellevue. 25 min to Seattle. 20 min to Microsoft Redmond campus.
How do I buy or sell a home in Talus?
RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Talus and the broader Issaquah market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.