1428 SW 137th St - Hurstwood Lot • Résidentiel • 0,23 Acres • 2 070 390 $ CAD • Burien, WA 98166

This property represents an exceptional development opportunity for builders seeking a premium Puget Sound infill site with verified zoning clarity and strong upside potential. The site consists of approximately 10,000 square feet and is officially zoned Residential 2 (R-2), as confirmed in the City of Burien zoning certification letter. The zoning explicitly allows townhouses and other multi-unit residential products, providing a solid regulatory foundation for a boutique luxury development program.
The R-2 zone permits a baseline of four dwelling units per lot, and the zoning documentation further confirms that the property may qualify for up to two additional bonus units under applicable criteria, allowing the potential for as many as six dwelling units depending on final design, preservation strategy, affordability participation, or proximity to qualifying transit. This density flexibility significantly enhances project feasibility and value potential. The zone also allows a building height of approximately 35 feet, and the site’s gently west-sloping topography creates a natural opportunity to design multi-story homes with view-focused architecture, generous glazing, and rooftop or elevated living spaces oriented toward Puget Sound and Vashon Island.
The property’s orientation is one of its most compelling attributes, gently sloping from east to west and capturing natural western light, sunset exposure, and the opportunity for sweeping upper-level views. Combined with a quiet, established residential setting, a forest buffer to the north, and direct public street access along the south, the site is ideally positioned for a luxury townhouse cluster or other high-quality residential concept aligned with modern buyer expectations.
Utilities are available in the street, supporting efficient development readiness. The existing single-family structure is expected to be removed to unlock the full redevelopment capability of the property. The zoning letter does note that the site is within a mapped landslide hazard area, meaning geotechnical review and critical area compliance will be part of standard development due diligence. This is typical for west-slope Puget Sound view areas and reinforces the importance of experienced design and engineering rather than limiting the development opportunity.
Regional connectivity strengthens long-term value, with convenient access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, major employment corridors, and nearby services, recreation, and waterfront amenities. Opportunities to acquire view-oriented residential development land with verified zoning certainty in this corridor are increasingly rare.
This property provides developers with a unique chance to create a boutique, architecturally compelling residential community that leverages zoning flexibility, premium site characteristics, and strong market demand for luxury, view-oriented housing in the Puget Sound region.