Google street view image for 2012 SW 156th St, Burien, WA 98166

Listed by Tracy Hepler • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW. Bought with John L Scott Westwood.

Off market jul 2009 for $285K

$673,568

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,192/mo

•

2,080

sq ft

2012 SW 156th St, Burien, WA 98166

About this home

Rare opportunity to move to this quiet Lake Burien-Seahurst neighborhood. Terrific mid-century home features 3 bedrooms on main with oak hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, remodeled main bath, bright dining room and enormous potential for expansion in unfinished basement. Amazing front yard and private backyard with view of quiet nay-bor grazing in the meadow. Updated with 200 amp electric panel for a head-start on future remodeling.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

7,680 sq ftLot Size

$324Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Tracy Hepler • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

Bought with Scott Henry • John L Scott Westwood

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29090809

Redfin Estimate

$673,568

$389K since sold in July 2009$8,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 7.5% lower than the average sale price ($728K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$782,866
A
3 beds2 baths1,740 sq ft
16051 21st Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
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SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$699,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
16252 13th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$685,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,750 sq ft
15821 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$738,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,180 sq ft
1118 SW 142nd St, Burien, WA 98166
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SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$873,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,960 sq ft
15820 12th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 29, 2026
$590,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,470 sq ft
16022 11th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
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Market trends in 98166, WA

Last updated October 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

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$1,650,000
5 beds2.5 baths3,660 sq ft
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$299,000
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Sale history for 2012 SW 156th St

Date

Event

Price

Jul 27, 2009

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29090809

$285,000

$137/sq ft

Jul 4, 2009

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29090809

—

Jun 26, 2009

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29090809

—

Jun 25, 2009

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29090809

$285,000

$137/sq ft

Mar 27, 2003

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23001989

$225,000

$108/sq ft

Jan 6, 2003

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23001989

$219,950

$106/sq ft

Sep 3, 1997

Sold

Public Records

$139,500

$67/sq ft

Aug 28, 1985

Sold

Public Records

$66,960

$32/sq ft

Sep 2, 1981

Sold

Public Records

$58,000

$28/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,535 (+5.0%)

$283,000 + $354,000

$637,000

2025

$7,174 (+5.6%)

$283,000 + $354,000

$637,000

2024

$6,797 (+0.7%)

$255,000 + $386,000

$641,000

2023

$6,752 (+4.7%)

$252,000 + $330,000

$582,000

2022

$6,448 (+8.9%)

$252,000 + $364,000

$616,000

2021

$5,920 (+2.1%)

$213,000 + $306,000

$519,000

2020

$5,797 (+14.0%)

$189,000 + $270,000

$459,000

2019

$5,083 (−7.7%)

$153,000 + $275,000

$428,000

2018

$5,508 (+14.1%)

$153,000 + $275,000

$428,000

2017

$4,827 (+12.8%)

$133,000 + $256,000

$389,000

2016

$4,279 (+13.3%)

$119,000 + $225,000

$344,000

2015

$3,778 (+13.1%)

$109,000 + $206,000

$315,000

2014

$3,339 (+10.0%)

$97,000 + $168,000

$265,000

2013

$3,035 (−5.1%)

$110,000 + $88,000

$198,000

2012

$3,197 (−2.6%)

$110,000 + $88,000

$198,000

2011

$3,282 (+2.8%)

$147,000 + $97,000

$244,000

2010

$3,194 (−8.0%)

$147,000 + $100,000

$247,000

2009

$3,471

$160,000 + $153,000

$313,000

Tax history for 2012 SW 156th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,535 (+5.0%)

$283,000 + $354,000

$637,000

2025

$7,174 (+5.6%)

$283,000 + $354,000

$637,000

2024

$6,797 (+0.7%)

$255,000 + $386,000

$641,000

2023

$6,752 (+4.7%)

$252,000 + $330,000

$582,000

2022

$6,448 (+8.9%)

$252,000 + $364,000

$616,000

2021

$5,920 (+2.1%)

$213,000 + $306,000

$519,000

2020

$5,797 (+14.0%)

$189,000 + $270,000

$459,000

2019

$5,083 (−7.7%)

$153,000 + $275,000

$428,000

2018

$5,508 (+14.1%)

$153,000 + $275,000

$428,000

2017

$4,827 (+12.8%)

$133,000 + $256,000

$389,000

2016

$4,279 (+13.3%)

$119,000 + $225,000

$344,000

2015

$3,778 (+13.1%)

$109,000 + $206,000

$315,000

2014

$3,339 (+10.0%)

$97,000 + $168,000

$265,000

2013

$3,035 (−5.1%)

$110,000 + $88,000

$198,000

2012

$3,197 (−2.6%)

$110,000 + $88,000

$198,000

2011

$3,282 (+2.8%)

$147,000 + $97,000

$244,000

2010

$3,194 (−8.0%)

$147,000 + $100,000

$247,000

2009

$3,471

$160,000 + $153,000

$313,000

*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

7,680 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,040

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

242303 9188

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

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

Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Roughed In, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Dining Room, Disabled Access, Skylight(s), Fireplace
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Range/Oven

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,200
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 1,040
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Patio,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1763
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,471
Tax Year: 2009

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Oil

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: Highline

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From Ambaum go west on 152nd through Olde Burien to 21st then south to SW 156th St.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,680 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 242303 9188

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009

Green Information
Power Production Type: Oil

Home Information
Living Area: 1,200
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2080
MLS Square Footage Source: Metroscan
Building Area Total: 2080
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Gregory Heights Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Sylvester Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

Highline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

6/10 Air Factor

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

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Home values near 2012 SW 156th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1924 Southwest 156th St, Burien, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2280 Sq. Ft.	$937,365
2007 Southwest 156th St, Burien, WA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$754,049

Address	Redfin Estimate
2006 Southwest 156th St, Burien, WA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$754,508
1919 Southwest 156th St, Burien, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1109 Sq. Ft.	$590,686

Address	Redfin Estimate
1930 Southwest 156th St, Burien, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$803,940
1914 Southwest 156th St, Burien, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$910,136

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