Is Burien, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Burien is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, Burien has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Burien is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Burien, WA

How much do homes in Burien, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$647,700

$406/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

-$32,291(-4.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Burien have sold for 4.7% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Burien was $647,700 in April 2024, down 4.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $406.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $340K$268.7K
-21.0%
2 $498.4K$471.2K
-5.5%
3 $649.7K$635K
-2.3%
4 $768.5K$788.8K
+2.7%
5+ $995K$1.2M
+23.1%

Summary: Burien housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 21%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 5.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 23.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Normandy Park
+16.7%
SeaTac
-0.9%
Burien
-4.7%

Housing Supply in Burien, WA

How many homes are available in Burien, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
91111+22.0%

Summary: The Burien real estate market had 111 homes for sale in April 2024, a 22.0% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 77
0.0%
2 2431
+29.2%
3 3240
+25.0%
4 2025
+25.0%
5+ 88
0.0%

Summary: The Burien housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 29.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 25%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
2337+60.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

10 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Burien, you could pay more than the asking price. 48.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 37 homes were sold or pending in Burien in April 2024, up by 60.9% month-over-month. Of the 37 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 49% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Burien, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in Burien, WA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
23 Days40 Days+73.5%

Summary: Homes in Burien had an average of 40 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 73.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

28 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Burien are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 37 homes were sold in Burien; 76% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 7 Days Ago

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