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 November 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

$634,793

$390/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$25,206(-3.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Burien have sold for 3.8% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Burien was $634,793 in November 2024, down 3.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $390.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $298.7K$265K
-11.3%
2 $465K$473K
+1.7%
3 $640K$644.5K
+0.7%
4 $800K$765.8K
-4.3%
5+ $982K$935K
-4.8%

Summary: Burien housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 11.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Normandy Park
+15.2%
SeaTac
+4.8%
Burien
-3.8%

Housing Supply in Burien, WA

How many homes are available in Burien, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
13298-25.8%

Summary: The Burien real estate market had 98 homes for sale in November 2024, a 25.8% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 43
-25.0%
2 2618
-30.8%
3 5238
-26.9%
4 4030
-25.0%
5+ 109
-10.0%

Summary: The Burien housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 30.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 26.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
4427-38.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

10 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Burien, you may be able to get a good deal. 37% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 27 homes were sold or pending in Burien in November 2024, down by 38.6% month-over-month. Of the 27 sold homes, 37% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 37% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
35 Days31 Days-11.3%

Summary: Homes in Burien had an average of 31 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 11.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

16 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 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 November 2024, 27 homes were sold in Burien; 59% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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 17 Days Ago

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