Value Village announced it will close its Burien store at 131 SW 157th Street on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, ending years of operation in the city and leaving one of south King County’s most popular secondhand shopping destinations shuttered.
In a statement, the company said the decision came “after careful consideration” and thanked the Burien community for its long-standing support.
“We are grateful to the community that has embraced our store over the years, and we remain committed to serving our customers and nonprofit partners through continued operations across the Puget Sound,” the statement read.
Value Village said it will continue to partner with area non-profits through its other Puget Sound stores.
Founded in 1954 in San Francisco’s Mission District, Value Village began as a single thrift shop inside a former movie theater, offering shoppers affordable, stylish finds. The company has since expanded across the U.S., Canada, and Australia while maintaining partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, from which it purchases donated clothing and household goods. Although the company collaborates with nonprofits, it operates as a for-profit retailer and notes that purchases in its stores do not directly fund charitable organizations.
Value Village encouraged local shoppers to visit its nearby stores in Tukwila and Kent. A full list of locations is available through the company’s online store locator here.
This is the saddest news! It was absolutely the BEST Value Village. I went there once a week at least. Will miss it greatly.
It’s insane and unacceptable. From what I heard the landlord wanted to drastically increase their rent, god forbid we have any decent shopping in this town.
This is what I thought happened, sad I enjoyed shopping there especially on Tuesdays.
So sad 🙁
Spent 13 years of my life here. Saw the store burn down and get rebuilt. Met my husband and in-laws here. So sad. Haven’t been in for years, what happened? Back in the day, this location was easily banking $50,000-$100,000/month after expenses and employed around 50 people. And VV owned the building. I don’t get it, but it’s just another reason I hate private equity. Ran a lot of really good businesses into the ground in the name of the almighty dollar.
I grew up at the Burien Value Village . Came to Seattle in 1978 . Did all my high school shopping there . I even did a project in college “the Value of Thrifting.” I will truly miss it .
This is very sad. I’ve been shopping at this Value Village most of my life. Mom liked going there to find clothes for us kids; I liked going there to find records. With St. Vincent on 1st Ave having closed a year ago, this leaves just one thrift store in the neighborhood – Goodwill on 128th. The Burien I knew is dying.
Why in the world, with today’s economy, would you close a store this popular to the community. You’re already a for-profit business. What’s the matter, not enough profit off of items that are GIVEN TO YOU FOR FREE??!!
Shame on you.
I’d assume the land was negotiated with a developer and the VV owners fell for it because of greed. This isn’t about rent being too high…..
Don’t worry they’ll tear it down and put up more high rise condominiums. You know that will help Burien and more bus lanes and more roundabouts ! …. SMH…
That was my first thought too. I’m just disgusted.
Really, roundabouts is what you’re annoyed at? A feature which helps you NOT stop at intersections??
What a shame! This is a wonderful place for affordable clothing and items for our community. Years ago when my kids were tots and we experienced layoffs, we could find excellent children’s clothing to get us by. I’m sure it’s still essential for many local families! South center is too far away.
This is HORRIBLE how am I supposed to make money on DEPOP, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!!
just like the owners of the building, money hungry, that’s how it’s called karma.
Value Village’s decision to close this store was an internal decision.
The landlord wasn’t notified by V.V. – they read about the store closing in this article and
they were completely shocked that V.V. decided to close.
No more pippin’ tags.
I am so sorry and sad. Value Village is and was my favorite place to shop. Ask anyone I know and they will tell you that whatever I had on came from Value Village.
This makes me so sad. It really is the best thrift shop, and its easy to get to without dealing with Southcenter. I go enough to notice some of the elder “regulars” who hang out and visit. A loss for our community.
First, St Vincent, now Value Village. Some Messed up stuff going on.
Any talk of what will be going in place of the VV? I’m hoping multi story housing with bottom floor retail. Maybe value village could move back in when rent was divided across reisential/retail?
Ouch! This one really hurts. Actually depressing.
I cannot imagine why in heck VV would close this store. There were plenty of customers. How in the world does a business that gets free inventory close down?! Cheaper rent than in most locations. VV just says “after careful consideration”. Where their lawsuits or something?
Just does not make any sense.
this one stinks of politics from top to bottom, hence the term “worthless” politicians.
Yes!
Very sad to hear this. I grew up going there and also worked there awhile back. Can’t imagine why this decision was made other than the people who would grab loads of clothes and run out. Will miss you VV.
The VV building and surroundings had become a hangout for too much riff-raff.
Hopefully Azteca isn’t impacted by whatever replaces VV.
I’m confused. A few years ago the owner said that he owns the building and now he says that they have raised the rent on him. Since day one he has tried to pass VV off as a charity operation and has been cited quite a bit while doing this. At every VV location are usually four fifty-three foot containers crammed with compressed bundles of clothes. Where do they go? Profitable salvage most likely, not to the underprivileged throughout the world. The whole thing stinks. AR