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Benson Hill real estate.

Diverse commuter hub at the SR-167 / I-405 pivot — larger homes, strong food scene, real value.

Median sale price
$725K
Days on market
24

Live NWMLS data · zip 98058 · May 2026

About Benson Hill

Benson Hill is the high-energy multicultural core of South Renton — a community defined by genuine diversity, an outstanding international food scene, and some of the best square-footage value in the King County market. The Benson Center retail corridor is a one-stop hub for international groceries, regional favorites, and everyday services.

The housing stock skews toward larger multi-level homes, established 1980s and 1990s subdivisions, and the occasional newer-built infill property. It is a go-to neighborhood for growing families, multi-generational households, and buyers who need real square footage — five-bedroom homes here come at prices that buy a townhome in Bellevue.

Commute access is Benson Hill's structural advantage. The neighborhood sits at the pivot point between SR-167 (south to Kent and Auburn) and I-405 (north to Bellevue, west to the airport). This is a neighborhood that works for buyers whose jobs are not in a single direction — and for whom space matters more than walkability.

Median Sale Price

$725K

$372/sqft · 24 days on market

179 active listings · updated May 2026

Schools

Renton School District — Benson Hill Elementary, Nelsen Middle School, Lindbergh High School

Commute

~10 min to downtown Renton, ~25 min to Bellevue via I-405, ~20 min to Kent via SR-167

Common questions about Benson Hill real estate

What is the median sale price in Benson Hill?
The current median sale price in the Benson Hill zip code is $725K ($372 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Benson Hill run Established multi-level homes $600K–$900K, larger and renovated homes $900K–$1.2M.
How competitive is the Benson Hill real estate market right now?
Median days-on-market in Benson Hill is currently 24 days, with 179 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 Benson Hill?
Renton School District — Benson Hill Elementary, Nelsen Middle School, Lindbergh 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 Benson Hill?
~10 min to downtown Renton, ~25 min to Bellevue via I-405, ~20 min to Kent via SR-167
How do I buy or sell a home in Benson Hill?
RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Benson Hill and the broader Renton 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.