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Buying or Selling in Burien, WA: A Local Realtor's Guide

Updated July 1, 2026 7 min readBy Chad Sanek
Buying or Selling in Burien, WA: A Local Realtor's Guide

I show Burien more than most realtors south of Seattle — and it's because the city has quietly grown into one of the most interesting buys in the area. Here's what I tell every client.

Olde Burien

The downtown core. Walkable, restaurants, the kind of small-business density most South King cities wish they had. Bungalows and craftsmans here have real character — and real character commands real prices.

Three Tree Point

The view neighborhood. Sound, Vashon, Olympics — when the sun drops, you understand what people pay for.

Gregory Heights & Seahurst

Family-friendly, treelined, and steady. Seahurst Park is a hidden gem the whole South End uses on weekends.

Why Burien works right now

Quick to downtown Seattle, walking distance to airport access without airport noise (in most pockets — always verify), and a lifestyle premium that's still cheaper than comparable West Seattle blocks. Smart buy.

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