Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/12/2026
Listed
$1,400,000
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MLS
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12638 Shorewood Dr SW
General
- Price: $1,400,000
- Taxes: $11,372 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2477118
- Updated: 2/12/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - 3/4 Baths: 1
- Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Additional Information
- Amenities: Cable TV, Deck, High Speed Internet
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Carports: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Carport, Attached Garage
Location
- Area: 130 - Burien/Normandy Park
- County: King
- Subdivision: Shorewood
- Driving Directions: Google & iPhone maps are correct
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- High School District: Highline
- Elementary School: Hazel Vly Elem
- Middle School: Sylvester Mid
- High School: Highline High
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Finished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 3,160
- Finished Total: 3,160 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1954
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2617
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,400
- Lot Size Source: Realist
- Topography: Level, Partial Slope
- Lot Features: Paved
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $11,372
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 7779200020
Listed by Jim Fath | John L. Scott, Inc. | (206) 527-0700
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Schools
Schools serving 12638 Shorewood Dr SW
School District:Highline School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hazel Valley Elementary School 402 Southwest 132nd Street, Burien, WA 98146 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Cascade Middle School, Seattle, WA 11212 10th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98146 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Highline High School 225 S 152nd St, Burien, WA 98148 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12638 Shorewood Dr SW
Tax History
Tax History for 12638 Shorewood Dr SW
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$11,038
—
$1,029,000
15%
2024
$11,038
14%
$893,000
—
2022
$9,689
4%
$893,000
12%
2021
$9,326
—
$794,000
8%
2021
$9,326
4%
$732,000
4%
2020
$8,928
12%
$706,000
4%
2019
$7,967
-4%
$680,000
15%
2018
$8,262
8%
$590,000
7%
2017
$7,656
4%
$553,000
1%
2016
$7,333
12%
$549,000
17%
2015
$6,547
8%
$468,000
14%
2014
$6,072
—
$410,000
—
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12638 Shorewood Drive SW, Burien, WA 98146 (MLS# 2477118) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. 12638 Shorewood Drive SW is currently listed for $1,400,000 and was received on February 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 12638 Shorewood Drive SW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Burien? You can browse all Burien real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.