Say hello to this charming 1920 cottage on a huge, level lot - ready for your vision and updates. Builders/flippers take note: lots of development potential here. 10,342sq ft lot, perfect for pets and play and great for the urban gardener. Sunny 2 bed/1 bath, spacious living room with woodburning fireplace insert for those cozy nights. Kitchen has been updated and has ample storage, a full bath and a useful laundry/storage room. Detached garage for all your toys and projects. Step across the street to a public park with tennis courts and a playground. Minutes to downtown Burien and all of the great shopping, coffee shops, and restaurants. Minutes to Seatac Airport and easy commute to Downtown Seattle. Opportunity Knocks!!
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Listed by: John L Scott Westwood
Bought with: John L Scott Westwood
$525,000
1617 SW 149th Street, Burien, WA 98166
2beds
860sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
10,341.14 Square Feet Lot
$514,000 Zestimate®
$610/sqft
$2,893 Estimated rent
Home value
$514,000
$473,000 - $560,000
$2,893/mo
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Woodburning fireplace insertDetached garageHuge level lotAmple storage
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Listed by:
Jennifer Shaughnessy,
John L Scott Westwood
Bought with:
Jennifer Shaughnessy, 99174
John L Scott Westwood
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2436393
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: electric, Water Heater Location: Laundry/storage room
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 860
- Total interior livable area: 860 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 10,341 sqft
- Dimensions: 103 x 100
- Features: Paved, Value In Land, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7635800920
- Zoning: RS12000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Available
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Burien
- Subdivision: Seahurst
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 139 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Sold | $525,000$610/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2436393 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Pending sale | $525,000$610/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2436393 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+556.3%$610/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2436393 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/1997 | Sold | $80,000$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,990 +5% | $502,000 -0.6% |
| 2024 | $5,703 +5.4% | $505,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $5,409 +0.7% | $459,000 -5.6% |
| 2022 | $5,374 +4.6% | $486,000 +18.5% |
| 2021 | $5,136 +8.8% | $410,000 +12.9% |
| 2020 | $4,722 +7.1% | $363,000 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $4,411 +13.6% | $341,000 +5.6% |
| 2018 | $3,881 -7.7% | $323,000 +9.9% |
| 2017 | $4,206 +54.1% | $294,000 +21% |
| 2016 | $2,729 | $243,000 +9% |
| 2015 | $2,729 | $223,000 +18.6% |
| 2014 | $2,729 | $188,000 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $2,729 | $184,000 +11.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $165,000 -10.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $185,000 -10.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $206,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $206,000 +7.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $191,000 +6.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $180,000 +29.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $139,000 +39% |
| 2001 | $1,305 +5.3% | $100,000 +11.1% |
| 2000 | $1,240 | $90,000 |
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Neighborhood: Old Burien
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Seahurst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Glacier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 2/10Highline High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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Estimated market value
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- Washington
- King County
- Burien
- 98166
- Old Burien
- 1617 SW 149th Street
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