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Property Description
Recently renovated 1960s rambler in a peaceful Burien neighborhood, just minutes from freeway access, parks, and SeaTac Airport. This inviting 3-bedroom home features an open-concept layout connecting the spacious living room, dining area, and bonus family room-ideal for gatherings. Rich original hardwood floors and a cozy gas fireplace add timeless character and warmth. Recent updates include new floor tile and vanity in the bathroom, new kitchen and entryway tile, freshly painted dining room and kitchen ceilings, new light fixtures throughout, a new furnace (2025, warranty available), a roof less than 2 years old, and a new washer/dryer (2026). Mounted TVs in the living room and outdoors are included. Nestled on a large level lot that backs to a church parking lot (no rear neighbors), the fully fenced and landscaped backyard offers excellent privacy plus a spacious shed. Enjoy room to entertain, garden, or relax, with a large 2-car garage and spacious driveway for extra parking or a boat. Zoned for an ADU and the entire neighborhood transitions to sewer this Fall 2026. Exclusive community access to Normandy Park's Cove (Lot A)-18 acres with 700 feet of Puget Sound waterfront, clubhouse, tennis courts, boat launch, and wooded interpretive trails.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 612 S 188th St
General
- Sold For: $581,000
- Taxes: $6,036 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2562576
- Added to Site: 53 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Fireplace, Water Heater
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
Location
- Area: 130 - Burien/Normandy Park
- County: King
- Subdivision: Burien
- Driving Directions: From S. 188th Way turn south on 8th Ave.South, right (west)on S.188th Street. Home is on the right.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- High School District: Highline
- Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
- Middle School: Buyer To Verify
- High School: Buyer To Verify
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood Products
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 1,160
- Finished Total: 1,160 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1966
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2018
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,789
- Lot Size Source: Realist - Buyer to Verify
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: Curbs, Paved
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,036
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 5071500120
Listed by Aaron Freeman | Redfin | (206) 258-6097
Sold by Mary Hefty | Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
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Schools
Schools serving 612 S 188th St
School District:Highline School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Hill-Primary School 19835 8th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98148 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Sylvester Middle School 16222 Sylvester Road Southwest, Burien, WA 98166 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
Mount Rainier High School 22450 19th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 612 S 188th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/03/2026
Sold
$581,000
1.04%
MLS
8/06/2026
Listed
$575,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
612 S 188th Street, Burien, WA 98148 (MLS# 2562576) is a Single Family property that was sold at $581,000 on September 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 612 S 188th Street? 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.

