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Burien

In 1884, Gottlieb Burian and his wife Emma Burian, German immigrants from Hussinetz, Lower Silesia, who owned two taverns in downtown Seattle, arrived in what was then known as Sunnydale.  The tiny community was without improved roads or commercial buildings, reached primarily by trails.  Burian built a cabin on the southeast corner of Lake Burien and reportedly formed the community into a town bearing his name, which has been misspelled over the years.

Burien is a young city built from a 100-year-old waterfront community on the Puget Sound. With six miles of shoreline and expansive mountain views, residents take pride in their neighborhoods, actively preserve the marine biodiversity of the area, and protect their public spaces.

Homes for Sale in Burien, WA

Moving to Burien, Washington

Why should I move to Burien?

The City of Burien’s affordable real estate costs as proximity to such major economic hubs as Seattle and Tacoma allow for not just economic growth, but also quality of life opportunities unparalleled in the Puget Sound region. 

Since its incorporation into King County in 1993, Burien’s downtown area has undergone several renovations.  The last of which was completed in 2009 adding a new town center with over 70,000 feet of retail space, 400 new condominium units and plenty of underground parking.  These types of improvements are what many cities are in search of today to bring in types of new businesses that community minded towns champion.  Burien is a forward thinking city with a thriving local economy and is constantly improving its infrastructure. 

The city of Burien is easily commutable by Eastside, Seattle, Everett and Tacoma workers.  Highway 509 bisects Burien north to south and 405 leads you to I-5 making it easy to get where you want to go.  Burien is a 15 minute drive to Seattle  and Sea-Tac international airport is a short shuttle ride away.

The housing in Burien is widely varied from affordable and luxury, single family and condominiums, vintage and new, and everything in between.  Compared to the surrounding areas of Renton, Tukwilla, Des Moines and Seattle, the Burien real estate market is relatively affordable.

What sort of fun things are there to do in Burien?

Remember earlier when we said Burien’s centralized real estate is highly desirable for many businesses?  Well, that’s also true for Burien’s 50,000 plus residents. 

Burien’s cultural and recreational opportunities abound.  Burien has an excellent county library, orchestra, band, community theater, and several dance performance groups.  Combined with the professional dance, music and theater options in Seattle, there is something for every taste.

Burien's sports teams, activity centers and clubs are available for all ages.  Being Seattle and Tacoma’s neighbor also has some fantastic benefits for sports fans.  Just a quick trip north or south gets you to several professional as well as minor league teams and stadiums.  Football, Hockey, Soccer, Basketball and Baseball are all a very integral part of the area’s daily life. 

If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Burien has it all.  Just an hour and a half drive from Snoqualmie Pass Ski and Recreation area, or Crystal Mountain Ski Resort for downhill, cross country skiing, snow shoeing and innertube hills.  The Puget Sound is right out your back door and the Pacific Ocean isn’t much further.  Seahurst Park, with its mile-long beach, offers striking views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.  Burien has 305 acres of parks and open space.  Burien hosts several festivals, markets and fairs that go on throughout the year.  There are several golf courses including Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club that are within city limits, or close by.  Federal Way has some of Washington’s most scenic beach parks and kayaking launches.  The city is also home to several mountain biking and hiking trails.  Hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, kayaking, skiing, camping, boating, dining, shopping.  The list goes on and on! 

What about Burien Schools and Education?

Burien, Washington is a great location for future thinking families due to the city’s proximity to major universities and colleges as well.  The University of Washington, University of Puget Sound and Seattle Pacific University are all within driving distance.  

Burien is served by Highline Public School District.  Highline Public Schools serves over 19,600 students grades K-12 in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Boulevard Park, and White Center in Washington State.  The district has 39 schools, employs over 2,000 staff members, and offers a wide variety of educational opportunities from early childhood to college preparation.  

Where can I get more information?

That’s where the King County Real Estate Team comes in!  If you have more questions and are ready to find your piece of Burien Real Estate, give us a call.  The King County Real Estate Team of knowledgeable Realtors know the area well and are here to help you find the Burien home of your dreams!