What is the property tax rate in Burien, WA?

Burien has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.94%. On a median home valued at $609,300, homeowners pay approximately $5,723 per year in property taxes.

How does Burien compare to King County?

Burien's effective rate of 0.94% is 13% higher than the King County average of 0.83%. The county-wide median annual tax is $7,114, while Burien homeowners pay an estimated $5,723.

How much are property taxes in Burien on a $300,000 home?

Based on Burien's effective rate of 0.94%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,820 per year, or about $235 per month.

Burien Property Tax Rate

King County, Washington

0.94%effective rate

Burien is located in King County, Washington. Homeowners in Burien pay a median of $5,723 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $609,300, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.94%. This is 13% higher than the King County average of 0.83%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.94%

vs 0.83% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,723

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$609,300

2024 estimate

Population📍

51,331

Burien, WA

How Burien Compares

Burien

0.94%

King County Average

0.83%

Washington Average

0.81%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in King County

Compare property tax rates for 17 cities in King County, Washington.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Auburn	85,455	$5,194	1.02%
Des Moines	32,545	$5,467	1.01%
SeaTac	31,143	$4,720	0.98%
Kent	135,015	$5,102	0.95%
Burien	51,331	$5,723	0.94%
Shoreline	59,280	$6,795	0.89%
Renton	105,279	$5,538	0.88%
Federal Way	99,232	$4,408	0.88%
Maple Valley	28,121	$5,887	0.88%
Sammamish	66,375	$10,001	0.81%
Bothell	48,610	$6,817	0.78%
Issaquah	39,472	$7,266	0.78%
Seattle	741,440	$7,025	0.77%
Bellevue	151,199	$9,018	0.75%
Redmond	75,721	$8,132	0.74%
Kirkland	91,614	$7,315	0.72%
Mercer Island	25,282	$10,001	0.53%

About Property Taxes in Burien

Property taxes in Burien are collected by King County. Tax exemptions available to King County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Burien. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the King County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,820

$235/month · Rate: 0.94%

King County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.