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1 / 40SOLD APR 30, 2026
Listed by Jim Fath • John L. Scott, Inc.. Buyer represented by Berkshire Hathaway HS NW.Some photos are virtually staged
SOLD APR 30, 2026

$1,235,000

Listed at $1,270,000

4 bd•2.5 ba•3,160 sq ft

12638 Shorewood Drive SW, Burien, WA 98146

• Listed Feb 12, 2026

RexMont Market Signal for 12638 Shorewood Drive SW

Sold price on record

RexMont Market Signal $1,235,000

Closed sale price · as of April 30, 2026, the day it sold.

Market Signal since the sale

$1,312,436

Likely $1,030,303 – $1,655,616 · wide read: talk to Adriano · as of October 1, 2026

Estimate, not an appraisal.

Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID; King County Assessor records.

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Listing Broker: John L. Scott, Inc.; Jim Fath; 206-527-0700

Buyer Broker: Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

About this home

Discover this "Shorewood on the Sound" community treasure, on the market for the first time in 56 years, where the ever-changing stunning view of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountain range, and lush territorial greenery is your daily backdrop. This well maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home captures quintessential Pacific Northwest Living. The circular main level floor plan includes expansive windows in the living room & eat-in kitchen, a separate dining room, primary suite, 2 additional bedrooms, and second bath. Step out of the kitchen onto the significant deck to enjoy al fresca dining all summer. Other features; Storage galore - ample space for every hobby, outdoor gear, decorations, etc. Parking - off street for 3-4 cars. Landscaping - bursting with color! Location - easy access to Seattle and SeaTac, plus the charm of Downtown Burien’s thriving "Main Street" scene just moments away. Neighborhood trails to Seahurst park close by. Voluntary Community Club includes neighborhood private beach access. Visit shorewoodonthesound website for more community club information.

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1954
Interior
3,160 sq ft
Lot size
0.2617 acres
Parking
2-car garage
Price / sq ft
$391
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
Property taxes$11,372/yr (est.)
School districtHighline

Listed by Jim Fath • John L. Scott, Inc.

Listing updated: May 31, 2026 at 04:06am

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2477118

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Bath Off Primary
  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Dining Room
  • Fireplace
  • Water Heater
  • 2 fireplaces (wood burning)
  • Daylight, Finished basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Washer

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms total
  • 3 on the main level
  • 1 on the lower level

Bathrooms

  • 1 full bathroom
  • 2 three-quarter bathrooms (shower, no tub)
  • 2.5 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
  • 2 on the main level

Layout

  • 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • 3,160 sq ft finished
  • 310 sq ft garage

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Concrete
  • Hardwood
  • Carpet

Heating & cooling

  • Forced Air heating
  • None cooling

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Highline School District

Assigned schools for this property per the listing's MLS data. School district boundaries change — verify the exact assigned schools with the district before purchasing.

Single-family home facts

As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS

Lot & site

Topography
Level,Partial Slope
Vegetation
Garden Space
Zoning code
Burien R-1
Zoning jurisdiction
City
Faces
South

Systems

Energy source
Oil
Power production
Oil
Water heater
Electric
Water heater location
Laundry Room
Power company
Seattle City Light
Water company
Seattle Public Utilities
Sewer company
SW Suburban
Garbage service
Recology
Irrigation water rights
No
Internet connected
Xfinity/Comcast
Cable connected
Xfinity/Comcast

Rooms & extras

Bathtubs
1
Showers
3
Fireplaces on main
1
Fireplaces lower level
1
Excluded items
Yes

New construction

Square footage source
Realist
Lot size source
Realist

Manufactured home

Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

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The ground, the slope, the flood zone and the noise at this address

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Sales & Tax Records for 12638 Shorewood Drive SW

NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County Assessor

Every listing, pending, price change and closing filed on this home with the NWMLS, the county’s recorded sales, and its assessed values by tax year.

  1. Apr 30, 2026
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2477118
    $1,235,000
    $391/sq ft
  2. Apr 11, 2026
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2477118
    $1,270,000
    $402/sq ft
  3. Apr 11, 2026
    Price reduced
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2477118
    $1,270,000
    $402/sq ft
  4. Feb 12, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2477118
    $1,400,000
    $443/sq ft

Market pulse

Burien is a seller's market.

Inventory is low and competition is high. Sellers have more negotiating power.

Buyer's marketSeller's market
  • Offer insight: Well-priced homes draw multiple offers; others sell close to asking.

  • List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.

  • Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 58 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months
  • $650,000 Sold

    2 days ago

    4 bd•1 ba•~1,531 sq ft•Single Family

    12286 Shorewood Drive SW, Seattle, WA 98146

    6%

    Under list

    36

    Days on market

    0.2 mi

    Distance

  • $635,000 Sold

    1 week ago

    3 bd•1.5 ba•~920 sq ft•Single Family

    2401 SW 112th Street, Burien, WA 98146

    2%

    Over list

    51

    Days on market

    0.9 mi

    Distance

  • $620,000 Sold

    3 weeks ago

    4 bd•1.75 ba•~1,620 sq ft•Single Family

    906 SW 130th Street, Burien, WA 98146

    3%

    Under list

    47

    Days on market

    0.8 mi

    Distance

  • $699,000 Sold

    3 weeks ago

    3 bd•1.75 ba•~1,366 sq ft•Single Family

    1102 SW 124th Street, Burien, WA 98146

    0%

    Over list

    32

    Days on market

    0.6 mi

    Distance

  • $835,000 Sold

    4 weeks ago

    3 bd•1.75 ba•~2,470 sq ft•Single Family

    11834 18th Avenue SW, Burien, WA 98146

    2%

    Under list

    36

    Days on market

    0.6 mi

    Distance

Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.

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Market data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026

Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID.

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