Listed by Karen Williams • John L. Scott Burien. Bought with Berkshire Hathaway HS NW.

Off market mar 2026 for $515K

$746,143

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,395/mo

•

1 ba

•

2,050

sq ft

16617 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166

About this home

Well Maintained Home. Nice territorial and peek sound views from the large living room picture windows. Beautiful private yard, huge lower level rec-room, 2 fireplaces, kitchen with eating space, formal dining area plus a bonus room downstairs that works easily for a 4th bedroom or home office. Hardwoods under some carpets, spacious floor plan, lots of storage and a convenient location. Come take a look at this one

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$364Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Karen Williams • John L. Scott Burien

Bought with • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23072438

Redfin Estimate

$746,143

$231K since sold in March 2026$2,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 12.3% lower than the average sale price ($851K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN SEP 24, 2026
$750,000
A
5 beds2 baths2,740 sq ft
16601 8th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
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SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$975,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,930 sq ft
16623 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166
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SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$475,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,510 sq ft
16615 10th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN OCT 2, 2026
$680,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,840 sq ft
150 S 170th St, Burien, WA 98148
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SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$575,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,350 sq ft
16632 15th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,650,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,339 sq ft
1360 SW 175th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
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Market trends in 98166, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$985K

$37K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

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Sale history for 16617 Sylvester Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,848 (+3.2%)

$310,000 + $267,000

$577,000

2025

$6,634 (−2.4%)

$310,000 + $267,000

$577,000

2024

$6,797 (+13.7%)

$278,000 + $313,000

$591,000

2023

$5,979 (+5.1%)

$253,000 + $329,000

$582,000

2022

$5,690 (+7.9%)

$230,000 + $313,000

$543,000

2021

$5,271 (+4.3%)

$190,000 + $266,000

$456,000

2020

$5,054 (+15.3%)

$181,000 + $226,000

$407,000

2019

$4,385 (−6.7%)

$165,000 + $202,000

$367,000

2018

$4,699 (+7.6%)

$165,000 + $202,000

$367,000

2017

$4,367 (+10.5%)

$158,000 + $172,000

$330,000

2016

$3,953 (+5.0%)

$147,000 + $163,000

$310,000

2015

$3,765 (+8.1%)

$122,000 + $168,000

$290,000

2014

$3,484 (−6.0%)

$122,000 + $142,000

$264,000

2013

$3,707 (+2.3%)

$108,000 + $123,000

$231,000

2012

$3,623 (+0.1%)

$108,000 + $136,000

$244,000

2011

$3,618 (+4.0%)

$120,000 + $150,000

$270,000

2010

$3,479 (−8.7%)

$92,000 + $178,000

$270,000

2009

$3,813

$92,000 + $253,000

$345,000

Tax history for 16617 Sylvester Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,848 (+3.2%)

$310,000 + $267,000

$577,000

2025

$6,634 (−2.4%)

$310,000 + $267,000

$577,000

2024

$6,797 (+13.7%)

$278,000 + $313,000

$591,000

2023

$5,979 (+5.1%)

$253,000 + $329,000

$582,000

2022

$5,690 (+7.9%)

$230,000 + $313,000

$543,000

2021

$5,271 (+4.3%)

$190,000 + $266,000

$456,000

2020

$5,054 (+15.3%)

$181,000 + $226,000

$407,000

2019

$4,385 (−6.7%)

$165,000 + $202,000

$367,000

2018

$4,699 (+7.6%)

$165,000 + $202,000

$367,000

2017

$4,367 (+10.5%)

$158,000 + $172,000

$330,000

2016

$3,953 (+5.0%)

$147,000 + $163,000

$310,000

2015

$3,765 (+8.1%)

$122,000 + $168,000

$290,000

2014

$3,484 (−6.0%)

$122,000 + $142,000

$264,000

2013

$3,707 (+2.3%)

$108,000 + $123,000

$231,000

2012

$3,623 (+0.1%)

$108,000 + $136,000

$244,000

2011

$3,618 (+4.0%)

$120,000 + $150,000

$270,000

2010

$3,479 (−8.7%)

$92,000 + $178,000

$270,000

2009

$3,813

$92,000 + $253,000

$345,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 840
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Daylight

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SYLVESTER PARK ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,050
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,220
Building Sq. Ft: 2,060
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SYLVESTER PARK ADD PLAT BLOCK: PLAT LOT: 8

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 380
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,016
Legal Lot Number: 8
Municipality Name: BURIEN
Acres: 0.2529
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY(RES USE/ZONE)

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,050
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 816760 0040

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Gregory Heights Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Sylvester Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Highline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

Burien is known for its charming Olde Burien district, local restaurants, and beautiful waterfront neighborhoods. Seahurst Park offers wooded trails and beach access, while Three Tree Point features stunning Sound views. I love how each neighborhood...
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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 86° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

9 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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$709,000 – $859,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16618 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2260 Sq. Ft.	$916,416
16623 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1930 Sq. Ft.	$990,447

Address	Redfin Estimate
16631 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$838,521
16619 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2270 Sq. Ft.	$893,473

Address	Redfin Estimate
16629 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2930 Sq. Ft.	$788,089
16614 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2590 Sq. Ft.	$1,134,605

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