Google street view image for 16642 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166

Off market

$1,017,398

•

3.5 ba

•

3,240

sq ft

16642 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166

About this home

16642 Sylvester Rd SW is a 3,240 square foot house on a 9,938 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Burien data, we estimate the home's value is $1,017,398.

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

9,938 sq ftLot Size

$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,017,398

$22K since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history

This home's estimate is 6.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.08M) of 6 comparable homes.

BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 6, 2026
$1,030,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,800 sq ft
16434 9th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
Listing provided by nwmls
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 30, 2026
$1,090,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,350 sq ft
16431 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$750,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,880 sq ft
425 SW 183rd St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,150,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,570 sq ft
236 SW 166th Pl, Normandy Park, WA 98166
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SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$1,479,850
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,257 sq ft
627 SW 185th, Normandy Park, WA 98166
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SOLD APR 28, 2026
$1,000,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,900 sq ft
16811 10th Ave SW, 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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$1,775,000
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$520,000
4 beds1 bath1,990 sq ft
14629 24th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
Blake Gallagher • Portico Real Estate
$1,425,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,190 sq ft
15108 24th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
Rebecca Ross • SCOUT
$1,000,000
4 beds3 baths2,250 sq ft
15004 24th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
LisaJo Chard • RE/MAX All City
VIDEO TOUR
$674,999
4 beds1.5 baths2,380 sq ft
223 SW 142nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Mara Porter • COMPASS
3D WALKTHROUGH
$522,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,300 sq ft
135 SW 185th Ln, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Ryan Hughes • Every Door Real Estate
EARLY ACCESS
$1,499,000
4 beds3.75 baths3,924 sq ft
2121 SW 162nd Ct, Burien, WA 98166
3D WALKTHROUGH
$269,950
1 bed1 bath671 sq ft
15100 6th Ave SW #518, Burien, WA 98166
Jaime Jammerman • Every Door Real Estate
$1,100,999
8 beds7 baths3,696 sq ft
15609 8th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
Adi Gueorguieva • Brierwood Realty
$1,495,000
3 beds2.5 baths3,000 sq ft
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Faviola Johnson • KW Mountains to Sound Realty
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Sale history for 16642 Sylvester Rd SW

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,027 (+3.3%)

$296,000 + $646,000

$942,000

2025

$10,679 (−2.3%)

$296,000 + $646,000

$942,000

2024

$10,936 (+13.9%)

$266,000 + $699,000

$965,000

2023

$9,604 (+0.9%)

$242,000 + $707,000

$949,000

2022

$9,516 (+8.0%)

$220,000 + $665,000

$885,000

2021

$8,814 (+4.4%)

$191,000 + $583,000

$774,000

2020

$8,445 (+15.5%)

$182,000 + $509,000

$691,000

2019

$7,314 (−6.7%)

$166,000 + $457,000

$623,000

2018

$7,837 (+7.9%)

$166,000 + $457,000

$623,000

2017

$7,263 (+15.5%)

$159,000 + $400,000

$559,000

2016

$6,289 (+5.3%)

$148,000 + $376,000

$524,000

2015

$5,974 (+7.9%)

$122,000 + $347,000

$469,000

2014

$5,537 (−6.1%)

$122,000 + $304,000

$426,000

2013

$5,898 (+2.3%)

$108,000 + $265,000

$373,000

2012

$5,767 (+0.3%)

$108,000 + $286,000

$394,000

2011

$5,751 (+14.9%)

$120,000 + $315,000

$435,000

2010

$5,005 (−8.8%)

$92,000 + $301,000

$393,000

2009

$5,489

$92,000 + $410,000

$502,000

Tax history for 16642 Sylvester Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,027 (+3.3%)

$296,000 + $646,000

$942,000

2025

$10,679 (−2.3%)

$296,000 + $646,000

$942,000

2024

$10,936 (+13.9%)

$266,000 + $699,000

$965,000

2023

$9,604 (+0.9%)

$242,000 + $707,000

$949,000

2022

$9,516 (+8.0%)

$220,000 + $665,000

$885,000

2021

$8,814 (+4.4%)

$191,000 + $583,000

$774,000

2020

$8,445 (+15.5%)

$182,000 + $509,000

$691,000

2019

$7,314 (−6.7%)

$166,000 + $457,000

$623,000

2018

$7,837 (+7.9%)

$166,000 + $457,000

$623,000

2017

$7,263 (+15.5%)

$159,000 + $400,000

$559,000

2016

$6,289 (+5.3%)

$148,000 + $376,000

$524,000

2015

$5,974 (+7.9%)

$122,000 + $347,000

$469,000

2014

$5,537 (−6.1%)

$122,000 + $304,000

$426,000

2013

$5,898 (+2.3%)

$108,000 + $265,000

$373,000

2012

$5,767 (+0.3%)

$108,000 + $286,000

$394,000

2011

$5,751 (+14.9%)

$120,000 + $315,000

$435,000

2010

$5,005 (−8.8%)

$92,000 + $301,000

$393,000

2009

$5,489

$92,000 + $410,000

$502,000

*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: 1,200
Basement Finish: Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of 3/4 Baths: 1

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Good
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BURIEN LAKE VIEW TRACTS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,240
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,630
Building Sq. Ft: 4,460
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BURIEN LAKE VIEW TRS POR OF LOTS 7,8,16 & 17 DAF - BEG SE CORNER OF LOT 16 TH N ALG ELY MGN OF LOT 16 35 FT TH N 87-36-11 W 43.79 FT TH S 33-42-23 W 40.96 FT TO POB TH N 56-53-02 W 92.14 FT TO SELY MGN OF SYLVESTER RD SW TH S 39-11-58 W ALG SD MGN TO SW CORNER OF LOT 8 TH ELY TAP S 33-42-23 W OF POB TH N 33-42-23 E TO POB PER K C LOT LINE ADJ NO S 89M0167 APPROVED MARCH 5, 1990 RECORDING NO 9507311530 PLAT BLOCK: 8 PLAT LOT: 7-8 &

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 770
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,938
Legal Lot Number: 16
Legal Block Number: 8
Municipality Name: BURIEN
Acres: 0.2281
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: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,240
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,938 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 121700 0640

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Gregory Heights Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Sylvester Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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Burien, WA • 98166

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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$967,000 – $1.17M

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Home values near 16642 Sylvester Rd SW

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
16617 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2050 Sq. Ft.	$746,143

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