Sold245d on market
229 S 171st Street
Burien, WA, 98148 • 98148 • King County
$841,890
$383/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
2,200Sqft
0.23 acLot
1957Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Burien
98148
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Ceiling Fan(s) · Dining Room · Fireplace · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Driveway · Attached Garage
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
3 views
People checking out this listing
245 days on market
Established listing
$383/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1957
Beautifully updated Burien home with open main-level and expansive windows that fill the space with natural light. Gleaming oak hardwood and ceramic tile. Spacious kitchen features granite counter, center island, induction stove, Miele dishwasher. Cozy up by one of two wood-burning fireplaces in versatile living areas. Three main-floor bedrooms include large primary suite with ¾ bath, stunning glass tile shower and granite counter. Finished daylight basement offers a family room, office, laundry, storage, and garage access. Enjoy the large, partially-covered deck and fully-fenced yard with mature trees. 220v in both garages, EV charging port. Updated plumbing, roof, water heater, and ideal location near shops, Light Rail and transit center.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,239/month
Principal & Interest$4,117
Property Tax$842
Insurance$281
Down payment20% ($168,378)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $673,512 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1957
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot9,853 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1957
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionSee Remarks, Wood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: King County Water District #49 / Sewer Connected, Company: SW Suburban
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementFinished
Fireplaces2
Lot9,853 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98148
Annual tax$5,154
Parcel5236400070
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Tank
Water Heater Location: Basement Closet
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Attached Garage
Construction
See Remarks
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Paved
Deck
Electric Car Charging
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Views
Territorial
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainBathroom Full
MainOther
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market245
Est. value$847,600
Est. rent$3,527/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$383
On marketJul 26, 2025
PostedMay 16, 2025
Last sold$841,890
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedSep 4, 2025
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Burien?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Burien, WA, 98148
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 4, 2025Sold$841,890$383NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 26, 2025Pending Sale$869,950$395NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 16, 2025Listed For Sale$869,950$395NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2005Sold$294,950$134NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$841,890
Aug 4, 2025•$383/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$869,950
Jun 26, 2025•$395/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$869,950
May 16, 2025•$395/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$294,950
Mar 24, 2005•$134/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$6,493$578,000
Apr 7, 2023$6,154$525,000
Apr 7, 2022$6,106$555,000
Apr 7, 2021$5,834$468,000
Apr 7, 2020$5,358$414,000
Apr 7, 2019$5,227$407,000
Apr 7, 2018$4,591$385,000
Apr 7, 2017$4,809$338,000
Apr 7, 2016$3,315$299,000
Apr 7, 2015$3,315$265,000
Apr 7, 2014$3,315$231,000
Apr 7, 2013$3,315$197,000
Apr 7, 2012—$193,000
Apr 7, 2011—$217,000
Apr 7, 2010—$253,000
Apr 7, 2009—$253,000
Apr 7, 2007—$238,000
Apr 7, 2006—$222,000
Apr 7, 2005—$209,000
Apr 7, 2001$419$122,600
Apr 7, 2000$438$122,600
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Burien, WA • King County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
AuburnBellevueBothellFederal WayKentKirklandRedmondRenton
Nearby zip codes
9806298146981489816698168
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