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15100 6th Ave SW Unit 523
Burien, WA 98166
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Burien, WA Housing Market
Strong seller's market-3.2% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Burien, WA is worth $631,188, fell 3.2% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $652,500, +4.4% year over year (through May 2026). With 2.4 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 9 days, Burien is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $631,188 home is about $3,370/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Burien, WA
Typical home value
$631,188
-3.2% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,783/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$652,500
+4.4% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
9
Fast-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
72
2.4 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$90,597
Home costs 7.0x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Burien a buyer's or seller's market?
Strong seller's market2.4 months of supply9 days on market100.3% of asking
Burien, WA is a strong seller's market, based on 2.4 months of supply and homes selling in about 9 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Burien housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Burien, WA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $652,500 |
| Median list price | $705,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +4.4% |
| Median price per sq ft | $447/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 9 days |
| Active inventory | 72 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.4 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 100.3% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 30 |
| New listings (that month) | 57 |
| Listings with a price cut | 23.6% |
| Market condition | Strong seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Burien is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Burien is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Burien home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Burien, WA rose 5.2%, from $620,000 to $652,500. The live Zillow value series has fell 3.2% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 23.6% of Burien listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.4 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 100.3%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Burien?
Priced off the typical home value of $631,188 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $126,238 | $504,950 | $3,370/mo |
| 5% | $31,559 | $599,628 | $4,001/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $3,370, that implies roughly $144,413 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Burien earns $90,597, about $53,816 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 7.0x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burien?
Typical asking rent in Burien, WA is $1,783/mo, against a typical home value of $631,188. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 29.5x, which means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $3,370 a month — $1,586 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Burien?
Active listings in Burien, WA went from 90 in May 2025 to 72 in May 2026, a -20.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 90 | 63 |
| July 2025 | 96 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 93 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 95 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 94 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 73 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 57 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 59 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 51 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 58 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 63 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 72 | 57 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Burien compare to Washington and the U.S.?
Burien homes sell for $652,500 — 0% above the Washington median of $651,800. Against the national median of $410,700, Burien runs 59% higher. Year-over-year, Burien moved +4.4% against Washington's -0.2% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burien, WA | $652,500 | +4.4% | 9 days |
| Washington statewide | $651,800 | -0.2% | 19 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Burien
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.4. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 23.6%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $632 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $631,188 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Burien listing goes under contract in 9 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 100.3% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month Burien added 57 new listings against 30 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved -3.2% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Burien varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Burien
There are currently 72 homes listed for sale in Burien, Washington. The median listing price is $705K. Featured listings range from $250,000 to $1,350,000.
New Listing
34
$489,950
220 SW 137th St
Burien, WA 98166
2 bd1 ba700 sqft$700/ft²
House9,361 sqft lot
Windermere Real Estate/PSR Inc
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New Listing
34
$525,000
1257 S 116th St
Burien, WA 98168
3 bd1 ba1,150 sqft$457/ft²
House9,178 sqft lot
John L Scott RE West Seattle
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New Listing
38
$567,900
14235 6th Ave SW
Burien, WA 98166
2 bd2 ba1,829 sqft$310/ft²
House13,325 sqft lot
The Cascade Team
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New Listing
35
$649,950
13015 Des Moines Memorial Dr S
Burien, WA 98168
3 bd2 ba1,900 sqft$342/ft²
House10,720 sqft lot
Keller Williams Seattle Metro
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New Listing
39
$650,000
105 SW 129th St
Burien, WA 98146
5 bd2 ba2,060 sqft$316/ft²
House8,634 sqft lot
Inspire Realty
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New Listing
27
$655,999
1237 SW 118th St
Burien, WA 98146
3 bd2 ba1,070 sqft$613/ft²
House7,527 sqft lot
COMPASS
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New Listing
31
$789,950
14204 12th Ave SW
Burien, WA 98166
3 bd2 ba1,720 sqft$459/ft²
House9,548 sqft lot
Best Choice Network LLC
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New Listing
23
$949,950
11726 10th Ave S
Burien, WA 98168
5 bd2 ba4,310 sqft$220/ft²
House6,530 sqft lot
Ridge Realty
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New Listing
39
$979,950
13022 15th Ave SW
Burien, WA 98146
5 bd3 ba2,490 sqft$394/ft²
House7,701 sqft lot
Skyline Properties, Inc.
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New Listing
40
$1,299,900
2431 SW 149th Pl
Burien, WA 98166
5 bd4 ba3,135 sqft$415/ft²
House1.03 acres
Keller Williams Realty PS
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New Listing
40
$1,350,000
2861 SW 171st St
Burien, WA 98166
3 bd3 ba2,980 sqft$453/ft²
House22,050 sqft lot
Windermere RE Magnolia
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Active listings
72
Homes on market
Median list price
$705K
Avg. days on market
9
Days until sale
New this week
57
Newly listed
Price drops:23.6%of listings
Sale-to-list:100.3%
How much do homes cost in Burien by property type?
How the Burien, WA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $684,000 | $465/sq ft | 26 | 8 days |
| Condo / co-op | $240,000 | $425/sq ft | 3 | 66 days |
| Townhouse | $655,000 | $487/sq ft | 1 | 145 days |
Who lives in Burien?
American Community Survey estimates for Burien. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
51,331
Households
19,843
Median income
$90,597/yr
Median age
39.8 years
Owner-occupied
56.9%
Median home value
$609,300
Median gross rent
$1,742/mo
Mean commute
26.8 min
56.9% of occupied homes in Burien are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $609,300 against Zillow's $631,188 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,742/mo, below Zillow's $1,783/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Burien?
14 schools tracked · 4,833 students
The largest public schools serving Burien, WA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Highline High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,408 students
Sylvester Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 548 students
Gregory Heights Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 482 students
Hazel Valley Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 473 students
Shorewood Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 413 students
Seahurst Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 404 students
Cedarhurst Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 396 students
Big Picture School
Grades 6-12 · 238 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Burien, WA?
Ordered by distance from Burien, not by size. Compare Burien side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in Burien?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active Burien listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
Burien housing market FAQ
Is Burien a buyer's or seller's market?
Burien, WA is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 2.4 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 9 days, and sellers getting 100.3% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Burien?
The typical home in Burien, WA is worth $631,188 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $652,500, about $447 per square foot.
Is Burien cheaper than the rest of Washington?
Burien's median sale price of $652,500 is 0% higher than the Washington statewide median of $651,800, and 59% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Burien?
Homes in Burien, WA spent a median of 9 days on market before going under contract, versus 19 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Burien?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $631,188 home is about $3,370 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $144,413 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $90,597.
Are home prices rising in Burien?
The typical home value in Burien, WA fell 3.2% over the last 12 months, from $652,245 to $631,188 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Burien?
Burien ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Burien?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Burien, WA is a strong seller's market with 2.4 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 29.5x means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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