This is a traditional Cape Cod home featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 den/bonus room & 1 bath. The home is located on a large (13560 sq. ft. or 1/3 acre) lot w/wrap-around privacy landscaping for peace & quiet on all sides. Home features great light from the large windows in every room. There are hardwoods floors throughout living room & both bedrooms (under carpet) & pristine 1940s tile in kitchen. Living room is large & comfortable with room for your entire living room suite and the kitchen has room for a pedestal table & seating for four. The swing-door to the kitchen is another period feature you will enjoy. 2 bedrooms + den/bonus room are large enough to accommodate a king or queen bed + two nightstands. The bath with tub/shower combination features the original, vintage tile & it is in immaculate condition. The guest room features lovely wooden French doors & if not needed as a bedroom, it makes for a perfect dining room w/room to seat 6 to 8 guests. Utility room w/side x side washer & dryer. The basement has a work bench & plenty of shelving for dry storage. The daylight basement has a door to the backyard for easy access to the large gardens, garden shed & some raised beds to please the gardener. Covered parking for 2 cars & covered side deck off kitchen w/room for a table & chairs for outdoor dining. Easy setup for evening BBQ or your morning coffee. This home will be a perfect retreat from the hustle & bustle of the city.
Pending
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Danforth • Larry R. Woods-Palmer
$549,950
236 SW 131st Street, Burien, WA 98146
2beds
1,580sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
0.31 Acres Lot
$541,500 Zestimate®
$348/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large gardensWrap-around privacy landscapingGarden shed
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Listed by:
Larry R. Woods-Palmer,
Coldwell Banker Danforth
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2536552
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,580
- Total interior livable area: 1,580 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, French Doors, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 136
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 0084000265
- Zoning: Burien R 4 Residential 4
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1942
- Major remodel year: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Suburban Sewer District
- Water: Public, Company: King County District 20
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Burien
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $348/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $457,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,475
- Date on market: 6/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 52 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$541,500
$514,000 - $569,000
$2,784/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Pending sale | $549,950$348/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,950$348/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2536552 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $549,950$348/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2536552 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,950+368%$348/sqft |
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| 3/14/1997 | Sold | $117,500$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,475 +4.9% | $457,000 -0.7% |
| 2024 | $5,217 +5.5% | $460,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $4,947 | $418,000 -5.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $442,000 +18.5% |
| 2021 | $4,691 +8.8% | $373,000 +13% |
| 2020 | $4,310 +5.4% | $330,000 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $4,089 +13.7% | $315,000 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $3,595 -1.7% | $298,000 +17.3% |
| 2017 | $3,658 +64.4% | $254,000 +21% |
| 2016 | $2,225 | $210,000 +12.9% |
| 2015 | $2,225 | $186,000 +23.2% |
| 2014 | $2,225 | $151,000 +0.7% |
| 2013 | $2,225 | $150,000 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $147,000 -9.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $163,000 -23.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $213,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $213,000 +0.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $211,000 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $199,000 +10.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $180,000 +35.3% |
| 2001 | $1,706 +2.7% | $133,000 +8.1% |
| 2000 | $1,661 | $123,000 |
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Neighborhood: Evansville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hazel Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Cascade Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Highline High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hazel Vly Elem
- Middle: Cascade 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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