5228 S 279th St Auburn, WA 98001
Estimated payment $7,565/month
Highlights
- RV Access or Parking
- Fruit Trees
- Territorial View
- 0.77 Acre Lot
- Contemporary Architecture
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
Lush gardens, fabulous house and grounds, new on the market! This stunning Shaughnessy property, built by Lang Custom Homes, starts with a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home...adds a 3-car garage, an enormous second living room with fireplace, a spacious yoga room...and invites you out back to a heated in-ground swimming pool, wading pool with fountain, high-end outdoor kitchen cabana, and a detached studio perfect for overnight guests, parties, or home business. The house features one bedroom and 3⁄4 bathroom on the main floor, as well as a primary suite and 2 additional bedrooms & baths upstairs. The level, private 3⁄4 acre lot features a professionally designed organic garden with fig trees, olive trees, grapes, bay laurel and many lovely shrubs. Raised beds for a potager garden for food, herbs, and flowers. A long list of sellers’ upgrades during their ownership is provided for you in the home; here is just a start – new cedar fencing (freshly re-stained), pool water heater and cover, watering system, landscape lighting system, new French doors to the patio and pool area, a new Wolfe range and hood, new washer, dryer, dishwasher and water heater; extensive new flooring, automatic shades, and an all new kitchen in the cabana (including replacing the wood fireplace with a gas one). Prime commuter location with easy access to I-5, SR-167, SR-18, Star Lake light rail station to Seattle and Eastside, shopping, dining, and Lake Fenwick Park.
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: 2530412
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,237
Year Built
- Built in 1993
Lot Details
- 33,482 Sq Ft Lot
- Open Space
- South Facing Home
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Fruit Trees
- Garden
- Property is in very good condition
HOA Fees
- $17 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Poured Concrete
- Composition Roof
- Cement Board or Planked
Interior Spaces
- 2,790 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Gas Fireplace
- French Doors
- Dining Room
- Territorial Views
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Disposal
Flooring
- Bamboo
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- Attached Garage
- RV Access or Parking
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Gazebo
- Outbuilding
Utilities
- Heat Pump System
- Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
Community Details
- Built by Lang Custom Homes
- Star Lake Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2595650680
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,235 | $884,000 | $312,000 | $572,000 |
| 2024 | $9,237 | $847,000 | $265,000 | $582,000 |
| 2023 | $9,758 | $771,000 | $241,000 | $530,000 |
| 2022 | $9,135 | $925,000 | $257,000 | $668,000 |
| 2021 | $8,433 | $744,000 | $234,000 | $510,000 |
| 2020 | $8,096 | $637,000 | $202,000 | $435,000 |
| 2018 | $8,307 | $588,000 | $162,000 | $426,000 |
| 2017 | $7,791 | $529,000 | $162,000 | $367,000 |
| 2016 | $7,547 | $487,000 | $155,000 | $332,000 |
| 2015 | $7,085 | $461,000 | $141,000 | $320,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $436,000 | $131,000 | $305,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $342,000 | $131,000 | $211,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2026 05/28/26 | For Sale | $1,250,000 | +78.6% | $448 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/09/2016 06/09/16 | Sold | $700,000 | -2.6% | $251 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/11/2016 05/11/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/28/2016 04/28/16 | Price Changed | $718,980 | -1.4% | $258 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/31/2016 03/31/16 | For Sale | $728,880 | -- | $261 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $700,000 | Stewart Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $688,700 | First American | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $60,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $550,960 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $240,200 | No Value Available |
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS Number: 2530412
APN: 259565-0680
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