Burien Land for Sale

Welcome to Burien, Washington—a charming gem nestled in King County, just south of Seattle. This vibrant community offers the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility, making it an ideal place for families, professionals, and retirees alike. With its stunning views of the Puget Sound and the majestic Olympic Mountains, Burien is a nature lover’s paradise, boasting a plethora of parks, walking trails, and waterfront access.

Burien is known for its friendly atmosphere and diverse neighborhoods, each with its unique character. Whether you're exploring the bustling downtown area filled with local shops, delightful eateries, or the serene residential streets lined with beautiful trees, you'll find a warm sense of community in every corner. The city hosts a variety of annual events such as the Burien Strawberry Days Festival and the Burien Film Festival, fostering connections among residents and celebrating local culture.

For those looking to plant roots in this idyllic locale, we have an exciting opportunity: land for sale in Burien. Imagine designing your dream home amid the picturesque scenery and vibrant community spirit. With easy access to major highways and public transportation, commuting to Seattle or other nearby cities is a breeze. Plus, the area is served by quality schools, making it an excellent choice for families.

Don’t miss your chance to become part of this wonderful community. Explore the available land for sale in Burien today and start envisioning your future in this enchanting neighborhood!

Newest Burien Land for Sale

$130,000

2539655 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Rare opportunity in the heart of Burien with serious upside potential. This just shy of a 1/4 acre lot sits in a highly flexible R3 zoning area, opening the door for multiple development options including single family, duplex, or potentially more depending on design and city approval. All the key utilities are already within reach electricity, water, and gas are available in the street giving you a strong head start for future development. Sewer is not currently available on site, and no septic design has been completed. Located in an established residential pocket near 8th Ave S, the property offers quick access to everyday conveniences, schools, parks, transit routes, and major commuter corridors. You’re minutes from Burien Town Square, local dining, shopping, and just a short drive to Seattle and Sea Tac Airport. This is the kind of location where value comes from both today’s convenience and tomorrow’s potential. Whether you’re a builder, investor, or someone looking to create a custom home or small multi unit project, this lot offers flexibility in a growing and well connected part of King County.

124 8th Avenue S, Burien

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$899,950

2537699 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Rare fully permitted mixed-use development opportunity in the heart of Downtown Burien. Skip years of entitlement work and move directly toward construction with permits in hand for a thoughtfully designed 4-story mixed-use project featuring 18 one-bedroom apartment units above 2 street-level commercial spaces. Located directly across from Bakery Nouveau and just steps from Burien's vibrant restaurant, retail, entertainment, and transit district, this project offers an exceptional blend of urban convenience and long-term investment potential. Designed with today's renter in mind, the building features elevator access, dedicated bike storage, on-site parking, a landscaped courtyard gathering space, and an expansive rooftop amenity deck designed for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying territorial and city views. The modern architectural design incorporates large windows, attractive street-level commercial frontage, and contemporary finishes that complement the ongoing revitalization of Downtown Burien. As an added benefit, the property is located within a designated Opportunity Zone, creating the potential for significant tax advantages for qualified investors while enhancing the project's long-term investment appeal. With strong rental demand, proximity to Sea-Tac Airport, Downtown Seattle, major employment centers, and continued growth throughout South King County, this shovel-ready project presents a rare opportunity for developers seeking a fully entitled multifamily asset

4 XX SW 153rd Street, Burien

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW.

$174,950

2536079 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

This is the lot you’ve been waiting for! Welcome to the final available parcel on a beautifully developed, quiet, and established cul-de-sac. If you’ve been dreaming of building a custom home without the typical headaches of raw land development, your search ends here. This premium residential lot is fully prepared and ready for your architectural vision. It is already platted and surveyed, saving you months of prep work and administrative stress. Best of all, the critical groundwork is already done: water, sewer, and gas are brought directly onto the lot, and electricity is conveniently available right in the street for an easy connection. Imagine designing a custom space tailored perfectly to your lifestyle, where a thoughtful second-story design rewards you with stunning, picturesque views of the Cascade Mountains. Enjoy the peace and privacy of cul-de-sac living with zero through-traffic, while still being just minutes from Burien’s vibrant dining scene, boutique shopping, beach parks, and an easy commute to downtown Seattle or SeaTac Airport. Opportunities like this—where the heavy lifting is already completed in a highly desirable, established neighborhood—are incredibly rare. Bring your builder, bring your plans, and claim the last remaining piece of this hidden gem before it's gone!

0 Lot 4 S 125th Place, Burien

Listing courtesy of Redfin.

$649,000

2526084 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Attention Builders and Investors. Rare opportunity with multi-family zoning on a 20,238 sq ft vacant lot in the heart of Burien. Land use approval already in place for three duplexes (six total units)—a valuable head start for your development timeline. Located just a few blocks from downtown Burien’s city center, offering immediate access to shops, restaurants, grocery, transit, and year-round community events. Minutes to I-5, SeaTac Airport, Westfield Southcenter Mall, and major employment hubs, making this an ideal location for future tenants or resale. A strong opportunity for builders seeking a shovel-ready project or investors looking to capitalize on Burien’s growing demand for multi-family housing. Buyer/Broker to verify all information to their satisfaction.

504 SW Ambaum Boulevard, Burien

Listing courtesy of Liberty Real Estate, LLC.

$450,000

2508478 MLS ⋅ PENDING - BACKUP OFFER REQUESTED Status

8,276 sq ft lot, offering a rare future development potential. Zoned R6, the home is strategically positioned toward the front of the lot, creating an excellent opportunity for a future single-family home, DADU in the rear, or townhomes (buyer to verify). Located in White Center, just minutes from local restaurants, shops, and major highways, this property is ideal for buyers seeking flexibility-whether as a primary residence, investment, or value-add opportunity.

11040 14th Avenue SW, Seattle

Listing courtesy of Real Broker LLC.

$349,950

2476887 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Rare opportunity to acquire a 7-unit townhome development site. This property features 21,246 sq. ft. of cleared land with conditional approval, ready for development. The lot has been previously cleared with an existing access way, reducing pre-construction work and allowing for a quicker build. Located in a vibrant Burien community, the site offers easy access to Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, and major transportation routes, making it highly attractive for modern townhome development. Perfect for builders or investors looking to capitalize on the strong demand for multi-family housing, this site combines location, readiness and investment potential. Priced for a quick sale, opportunities like this are rare in the Seattle metro area. Don’t miss your chance to develop high quality townhomes in a growing market!

12149 Des Moines Memorial Drive S, Seattle

Listing courtesy of WPI Real Estate Services, Inc..

$175,000

2476503 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Rare opportunity to acquire a permit-ready development parcel in Seattle's thriving South Park neighborhood! This offering includes one buildable lot with permit-approved plans for a new 2,000+ SF home, allowing builders, investors, or future homeowners to hit the ground running. For those seeking a larger development opportunity, the adjoining parcel and existing 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom, 1490/SF home are also available for purchase separately or all three combined see MLS #'s (2476505, 2520051, 2548900) creating the potential to assemble multiple properties. Each parcel has its own assigned address and is a legally separate lot. Whether you're looking to build your next spec home, create a long-term investment, or explore the opportunity to acquire the neighboring properties, this is a rare chance to invest in one of Seattle's rapidly growing neighborhoods with strong demand for new construction.

9018 7th Avenue S, Seattle

Listing courtesy of COMPASS.

$2,700,000

2433271 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Prime 2.67-acre, two-parcel site in Burien zoned MU-2 offers flexible development. MU-2 zoning is City of Burien’s zoning for high-density multifamily residential land uses. The zoning allows a maximum height of 65’ (85’ with bonus) and no commercial requirements. The zoning also has no maximum lot coverage or impervious surface requirements, and minimal setbacks (0’-15’). Centrally located, this site is ideal for commercial, office, apartments, townhomes, senior living, or self-storage development, with ground lease option also available. Conveniently close to SeaTac Airport, Boeing, Amazon Fulfillment, and Westfield Mall, with connections to Seattle, Tacoma, and the Eastside via highways 509, 518, I-5, and 405.

16504 3rd Avenue SW, Burien

Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co..

$950,000

2414885 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Unique opportunity presents itself here in this mostly completed future 3 unit condominium with plans for 2,176 sq.ft. SFR; an 800 sq.ft. ADA and finally an 800 sq.ft. DADU... All the hard work is done, you're just in time for the fun part. Millwork is mostly installed as is the LVP flooring... all situated on quiet little private easement off of 5th but very close to nearby elementary school... Sold As-Is

12017 5th Avenue SW Unit #a, Seattle

Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/M2, LLC.

$55,000

2430204 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

REDUCED! 0.58-acre lot in the City of Burien next to Salmon Creek Ravine Park. Geotech report complete showing property is potentially buildable on the NW portion. Located at the end of a dead-end road with public water, sewer, and electric available in the street. An existing driveway is in place but currently overgrown. The neighborhood features a blend of mixed-age homes, including new construction selling well over a million dollars. Enjoy peek-a-boo views of the Sound and the Olympic Mountains as you drive in. The bordering park offers scenic hiking trails and a natural privacy buffer. While this property isn't the easiest to develop, it’s in a desirable area and priced accordingly. Come check it out!

1517 SW 124th Street, Burien

Listing courtesy of Windermere Prof Partners.

$199,900

2424043 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Rare opportunity to acquire over an acre of vacant land with approximately 200 feet of frontage along 1st Avenue in the Burien/Normandy Park area. Zoned R-20, this parcel offers excellent flexibility for residential development, subject to buyer verification and applicable approvals. The varied yet usable topography provides a strong foundation for a range of potential building concepts. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, major commuter routes, and Sea-Tac Airport, the property combines size, location, and development potential. Ideal for builders, developers, or investors looking to develop now or hold for future planning. Utilities are available in the area; buyers should verify all development potential, zoning, utilities, and feasibility to their satisfaction. Aggressively priced and ready for its next chapter.

17227 1st Avenue S, Burien

Listing courtesy of The Agency Northwest.

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