Discover this "Shorewood on the Sound" community treasure, on the market for the first time in 56 years, where the ever-changing stunning view of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountain range, and lush territorial greenery is your daily backdrop. This well maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home captures quintessential Pacific Northwest Living. The circular main level floor plan includes expansive windows in the living room & eat-in kitchen, a separate dining room, primary suite, 2 additional bedrooms, and second bath. Step out of the kitchen onto the significant deck to enjoy al fresca dining all summer. Other features; Storage galore - ample space for every hobby, outdoor gear, decorations, etc. Parking - off street for 3-4 cars. Landscaping - bursting with color! Location - easy access to Seattle and SeaTac, plus the charm of Downtown Burien’s thriving "Main Street" scene just moments away. Neighborhood trails to Seahurst park close by. Voluntary Community Club includes neighborhood private beach access. Visit shorewoodonthesound website for more community club information.
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc. • James Fath
Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
$1,235,000
12638 Shorewood Drive SW, Burien, WA 98146
4beds
3,160sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.26 Acres Lot
$1,218,900 Zestimate®
$391/sqft
$4,643 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,218,900
$1.12M - $1.32M
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Primary suiteSeparate dining room
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Listed by:
James Fath,
John L. Scott, Inc.
Bought with:
Paul Hinderlie, 25026181
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Dianna Hinderlie, 12021
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2477118
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Description: Storage/Shop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,160
- Total interior livable area: 3,160 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7779200020
- Zoning: Burien R-1
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SW Suburban
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Xfinity/Comcast, Xfinity/Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Launch, CCRs, Trail(s)
- Subdivision: Shorewood
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $391/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,005,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,372
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 111 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Sold | $1,235,000-2.8%$391/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2477118 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2026 | Pending sale | $1,270,000$402/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2477118 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2026 | Price change | $1,270,000-2.3%$402/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2477118 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $1,300,000-3.7%$411/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2477118 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2026 | Price change | $1,350,000-3.2%$427/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2477118 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2026 | Price change | $1,394,900-0.4%$441/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2477118 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000$443/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2477118 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,748 +3.3% | $1,005,000 -2.3% |
| 2024 | $11,372 +3% | $1,029,000 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $11,038 +13.9% | $958,000 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $9,689 -0.7% | $893,000 +12.5% |
| 2021 | $9,757 +4.6% | $794,000 +8.5% |
| 2020 | $9,326 +4.5% | $732,000 +3.7% |
| 2019 | $8,928 +12.1% | $706,000 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $7,967 -3.6% | $680,000 +15.3% |
| 2017 | $8,262 +26.2% | $590,000 +6.7% |
| 2016 | $6,547 | $553,000 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $6,547 | $549,000 +17.3% |
| 2014 | $6,547 | $468,000 +14.1% |
| 2013 | $6,547 | $410,000 -1.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $415,000 -3.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $431,000 -14.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $504,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $504,000 -5.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $531,000 +8.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $488,000 +8% |
| 2005 | -- | $452,000 +36.6% |
| 2001 | $4,111 +10.6% | $331,000 +16.5% |
| 2000 | $3,716 | $284,000 |
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Neighborhood: Inglesea
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hazel Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Cascade Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Highline High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hazel Vly 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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- King County
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- 98146
- Inglesea
- 12638 Shorewood Drive SW
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