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Downtown Burien is a walkable, lively community
A vibrant community, thriving business district and flourishing food and culture scene await in Downtown Burien. Just minutes from the Puget Sound shoreline with a bustling shopping district and a lively community within walking distance, this neighborhood blends convenience, captivating views and character. “We’re a small community 10 minutes from Seattle, but a hidden jewel in the region,” says Debra George, Executive Director of Discover Burien and longtime resident. “We have that small-town neighborhood flair, and most people know everyone.”
Craftsmans, ramblers, Cape Cods and more in central Burien
The dynamic neighborhood is filled with single-family, midcentury ramblers, newly built townhomes, Cape Cods and bungalows. “We border the water, so a lot of them have beautiful views,” George says. “Many of the people have grown up there and raised their kids and passed on their house to their kids. It's cool to see the multi-generations coming up.” Most homes were built in the 1970s and range from $350,000 to $650,000, but there are a few homes that go for $1 million sprinkled in. Most homes have multi-car garages or detached spaces for workshops, expansive decks for entertaining and large windows letting in natural light. Some even have built-in outdoor stone fireplaces, BBQs and landscaped patios, perfect for hosting a neighborhood get-together. Adding to its storybook-like setting, yards are filled with raised garden beds brimming with plants and flowers and fig and cherry trees towering above.
Mid-century split-level homes in Downtown Burien have space for two-car garages and driveways.
Single-story homes sit on slopes in Downtown Burien, such as this colorful one.
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Downtown Burien kids attend Highline Public Schools
Local students attend Seahurst Elementary, which gets a C from Niche, Sylvester Middle (C-plus) and Highline High School (C-plus). Seahurst offers after-school art and soccer classes, hosts an annual Oktoberfest 5k run, and partners with Page 2 Books for fundraisers. Highline High has baseball and football titles and offers clubs for drama, digital media and an Asian Student Union.
Seahurst Elementary School is one of the many schools serving Downtown Burien.
Sylvester Middle School empowers the next generation of Downtown Burien.
Highline High School provides a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for students.
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Dottie Harper Park, Lakeview Park and more outdoor recreation
Inside Downtown Burien, enjoy the 4-acre Dottie Harper Park. A canopy of red cedars, firs and hemlocks shades this wooded space. It’s the perfect place for a picnic, hike the trails or let the kids play. Lakeview Park has a basketball court and a dog park. Annex Park features a 7,400 square-foot skate park.
Dottie Harper Park features unique trees in the Downtown Burien neighborhood.
At Downtown Burien's Lakeview Park, locals enjoy the playground, basketball court, and dog park.
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Walking-distance to shopping, dining and entertainment in Olde Burien
Olde Burien is a charming historic district defined by its whimsical crooked clock. Buzzing with entrepreneurs, kids playing, cyclists and creatives, this mom-and-pop district exudes main-street charm. In just four blocks, there are dozens of restaurants, including Angelo’s of Burien, Bakery Noveau and El Antojo. “Our downtown core offers over 36 restaurants, all independently owned,” George says. “Our city advertises it as a foodie paradise.” There are also several specialty food markets selling Micronesian and Ethiopian cuisine, and two chocolatiers. This quaint historic district caters to shopping needs with a convenience store, clothing and home goods boutiques, a bookstore and a pet groomer. Other attractions include the Highline Heritage Museum, Moshier Art Center and Burien Actor’s Theatre.Small-town community initiatives are big here. With Burien Art Walk First Fridays, block parties, festivals and a year-round weekend farmer’s market in the Town Square, this is a community that's welcoming and united. George says she felt that as soon as she moved here 22 years ago, and even more so, once she joined Discover Burien and met the 21-person board. "I found my family and sense of place, and that's the feeling you get when you’re here," she says. "You’re part of a family.”
Situated in the center of Downtown Burien, Burien Town Square has a library and a city hall.
Families watch their kids perform every year in Downtown Burien for the PNW Folklorico Festival.
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Downtown Burien is walkable, and a short drive from Sea-Tac
While it’s a quiet and calm neighborhood, residents are only a short walk from shopping, restaurants, a transit center and just five minutes from the Sea-Tac Airport. “We’re so close to Seattle, but we have kept more of a quaint downtown feel,” says George.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Burien
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Burien Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Burien, Burien sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Burien, Burien over the last 12 months is $599,975, up 45% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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