Property Tax Appeal — Burien, King County

Burien has 12,399 residential properties in the King County assessment roll. Recent comparable sales average $814,539. If your assessed value is higher than what similar homes are selling for, you may be overpaying property taxes.

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Burien Property Stats

Total Properties
12,399
Average Home Size
1,824 sq ft
Average Year Built
1959
Average Bedrooms
3.3
Average Bathrooms
1.8
Year Built Range
1900 — 2026

Recent Sales in Burien

Comparable Sales on File
1,146
Average Sale Price
$814,539
Average Price per Sq Ft
$445

These numbers are based on arm's-length residential sales in King County records. Your specific property may differ — run a free check above for personalized comps.

ZIP Codes in Burien

98166 (4,269) 98168 (3,599) 98146 (3,012) 98148 (995) 98116 (1) 98146-3008 (1)

How to Appeal Property Taxes in Burien

Property tax appeals in Burien follow the same King County process. You have until July 1 each year to file with the Board of Equalization. The key to a successful appeal is strong comparable sales evidence — homes similar to yours that sold for less than your assessed value. Our tool finds those comps automatically and generates professional appeal documents you can file in about 10 minutes.