Lakefront paradise close to it all! Massive windows from every room provide you with views of Lake Burien and your dock. Enjoy the recently updated kitchen & floors with high end appliances and an open concept living room/dining room with endless lake views. Above the living room is one of the best work from home offices with views of the lake one could ask for. Enjoy AC in every bedroom with individual units for your own comfort. "Edible yard" includes espalier multi-variety apple and pear orchard, abundant kiwi arbor, table grape arbor, raspberries, blueberries and strawberries. You are 10 mins from Seatac and 15 mins from Seattle. Work from home or commute, the world is yours.
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Listed by: Rain Town Realty + JPAR
Bought with: Rain Town Realty + JPAR
$1,512,000
1228 SW 157th Street, Burien, WA 98166
4beds
2,850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.35 Acres Lot
$1,596,800 Zestimate®
$531/sqft
$4,927 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,596,800
$1.52M - $1.69M
$4,927/mo
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Edible yardMassive windowsHigh end appliancesLakefront paradiseEspalier multi-variety appleTable grape arborPear orchard
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Aug 01
Listed by:
Scott Huber,
Rain Town Realty + JPAR
Bought with:
Joe Stanley, 106702
Rain Town Realty + JPAR
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2141261
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Split
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Radiant, Electric
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher_, Dryer, Refrigerator_, StoveRange_, Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Loft
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,850
- Total interior livable area: 2,850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Split
- Patio & porch: Laminate Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Loft, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Bank-Low, Lake
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 74
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Deck, Dock, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1923049372
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Southwest Suburban
- Water: Community, Company: Highline Dist #49
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Burien
- Subdivision: Lake Burien
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 943 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2023 | Sold | $1,512,000+0.8%$531/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2141261 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2023 | Pending sale | $1,500,000$526/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2141261 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000+106.9%$526/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2141261 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2015 | Sold | $725,000$254/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #785550 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2015 | Pending sale | $725,000$254/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Federal Way #785550 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $725,000+9.8%$254/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #785550 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2014 | Listing removed | $660,000$232/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #634444 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2014 | Listed for sale | $660,000$232/sqft |
Source: Bellevue-Issaquah Office #634444 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,309 +5.1% | $1,316,000 -0.6% |
| 2024 | $14,563 +5.6% | $1,324,000 +10.1% |
| 2023 | $13,790 +2% | $1,202,000 -4.1% |
| 2022 | $13,516 +4.6% | $1,254,000 +18.6% |
| 2021 | $12,921 +9% | $1,057,000 +13% |
| 2020 | $11,859 +5.4% | $935,000 +4.6% |
| 2019 | $11,254 +2% | $894,000 -5.7% |
| 2018 | $11,034 -7.9% | $948,000 +10.1% |
| 2017 | $11,976 +42.1% | $861,000 +13.1% |
| 2016 | $8,428 | $761,000 +9.3% |
| 2015 | $8,428 | $696,000 +14.9% |
| 2014 | $8,428 | $606,000 +11.6% |
| 2013 | $8,428 | $543,000 +11.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $486,000 -10.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $545,000 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $603,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $603,000 -17.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $732,000 +1.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $722,000 +26.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $570,000 +28.7% |
| 2001 | $5,471 +3.3% | $443,000 +8.6% |
| 2000 | $5,298 | $408,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Burien
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Gregory Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Sylvester Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Highline High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gregory Heights Elem
- Middle: Sylvester Mid
- High: Highline High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Washington
- King County
- Burien
- 98166
- Old Burien
- 1228 SW 157th Street
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