OFF MARKET

Listed by Scott Lansing • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW. Bought with Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc.

Off Market Apr 2018 for $614K

$957,315

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,882/mo

•

2,400

sq ft

16653 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166

About this home

Totally renovated mid century classic. Home sits high on corner lot w tons of main flr natural light & serene territorial views. Lower level has a large family rm perfect for viewing big games or movie night. Beautiful new kitchen w SS appliances, marble counters, cabinets & fixtures. All new & refinished flrs throughout. Entire new electical including service, panel, wiring & lighting. New plumbing supply & waste lines. All new windows, paint, doors & trim. Newer roof and furnace. List goes on!

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

8,628 sq ftLot Size

$399Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Scott Lansing • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

Bought with Philip Heier • Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1247741

Redfin Estimate

$957,315

$343K since sold in April 2018$23K since July

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This home's estimate is 12.7% higher than the average sale price ($849K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$700,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,580 sq ft
161 SW 185th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 29, 2026
$590,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,470 sq ft
16022 11th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,650,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,339 sq ft
1360 SW 175th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$475,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,510 sq ft
16615 10th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$745,950
E
4 beds2 baths2,340 sq ft
16631 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$934,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,320 sq ft
17020 16th Ave SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166

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Market trends in 98166, WA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$945K

$60K MoM

Avg. days on market

0 days MoM

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3 MoM

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4 beds3 baths2,810 sq ft
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Sale history for 16653 Sylvester Rd SW

Date

Event

Price

Apr 6, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1247741

$614,000

$256/sq ft

Mar 19, 2018

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1247741

—

Mar 10, 2018

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1247741

—

Feb 20, 2018

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1247741

$628,000

$262/sq ft

May 12, 2017

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1111565

$403,000

$168/sq ft

May 1, 2017

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1111565

—

Apr 27, 2017

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1111565

$384,900

$160/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,127 (+3.2%)

$289,000 + $487,000

$776,000

2025

$8,840 (−2.3%)

$289,000 + $487,000

$776,000

2024

$9,053 (+13.9%)

$259,000 + $536,000

$795,000

2023

$7,950 (+2.8%)

$236,000 + $546,000

$782,000

2022

$7,735 (+7.9%)

$215,000 + $514,000

$729,000

2021

$7,167 (+4.5%)

$181,000 + $445,000

$626,000

2020

$6,861 (+15.3%)

$173,000 + $386,000

$559,000

2019

$5,953 (+14.3%)

$158,000 + $346,000

$504,000

2018

$5,206 (+7.9%)

$158,000 + $346,000

$504,000

2017

$4,827 (+12.5%)

$151,000 + $216,000

$367,000

2016

$4,292 (+5.2%)

$141,000 + $203,000

$344,000

2015

$4,078 (+8.1%)

$122,000 + $194,000

$316,000

2014

$3,773 (−6.0%)

$122,000 + $165,000

$287,000

2013

$4,014 (+2.3%)

$108,000 + $143,000

$251,000

2012

$3,925 (+0.2%)

$108,000 + $157,000

$265,000

2011

$3,916 (+11.4%)

$120,000 + $173,000

$293,000

2010

$3,516 (−8.8%)

$92,000 + $181,000

$273,000

2009

$3,855

$92,000 + $257,000

$349,000

Tax history for 16653 Sylvester Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,127 (+3.2%)

$289,000 + $487,000

$776,000

2025

$8,840 (−2.3%)

$289,000 + $487,000

$776,000

2024

$9,053 (+13.9%)

$259,000 + $536,000

$795,000

2023

$7,950 (+2.8%)

$236,000 + $546,000

$782,000

2022

$7,735 (+7.9%)

$215,000 + $514,000

$729,000

2021

$7,167 (+4.5%)

$181,000 + $445,000

$626,000

2020

$6,861 (+15.3%)

$173,000 + $386,000

$559,000

2019

$5,953 (+14.3%)

$158,000 + $346,000

$504,000

2018

$5,206 (+7.9%)

$158,000 + $346,000

$504,000

2017

$4,827 (+12.5%)

$151,000 + $216,000

$367,000

2016

$4,292 (+5.2%)

$141,000 + $203,000

$344,000

2015

$4,078 (+8.1%)

$122,000 + $194,000

$316,000

2014

$3,773 (−6.0%)

$122,000 + $165,000

$287,000

2013

$4,014 (+2.3%)

$108,000 + $143,000

$251,000

2012

$3,925 (+0.2%)

$108,000 + $157,000

$265,000

2011

$3,916 (+11.4%)

$120,000 + $173,000

$293,000

2010

$3,516 (−8.8%)

$92,000 + $181,000

$273,000

2009

$3,855

$92,000 + $257,000

$349,000

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,628

Year renovated

2018

Sq. Ft.

2,400

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

816760 0005

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2022.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, French Doors, Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Construction Methods: Standard Frame
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Brick, Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,400
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: KCR
Site Features: Fenced-Partially,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1981
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,827
Tax Year: 2017

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, Private Financing Available, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Water Dist #49
Power Company: Seattle City Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Southwest Suburban
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Oil
Water Heater Location: Lower level/garage
Water Heater Type: Elect

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
Elementary School: Gregory Heights Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Sylvester Mid
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Highline

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From 1st Ave head West on 160th, turn left (South) on Sylvester Rd. Follow along to home on Right (West).
Topography: Level,PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,400
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,628 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 2018
County: King County
APN: 816760 0005
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 22, 2022

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Green Information
Power Production Type: Oil

Home Information
Living Area: 2,400
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2400
MLS Square Footage Source: KCR plus additional utility room
Building Area Total: 2400
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1954
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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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 • 1.2mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Estimated sale price

$910,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 16653 Sylvester Rd SW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16631 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$875,207
16645 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 770 Sq. Ft.	$472,010

Address	Redfin Estimate
16629 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2930 Sq. Ft.	$820,774
16637 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$675,525

Address	Redfin Estimate
16623 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1930 Sq. Ft.	$1,002,308
16642 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3240 Sq. Ft.	$1,048,740

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