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5228 S 279th StreetAuburn, WA 98001

Single Family · 4 Beds · 2 Full Baths · 1 Three Quarter Bath · 2,790 Sq. ft. | 0.77 Acres
$1,250,000 Pending

5228 S 279th Street Overview

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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 ¾ bathroom on the main floor, as well as a primary suite and 2 additional bedrooms & baths upstairs. The level, private ¾ 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.

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5228 S 279th Street Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 2,790
  • Price/Sq.ft. $448
  • Lot 0.77 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee: $200.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: See Remarks

School Information

  • School District: Auburn

Building Information

  • Builder Name: Lang Custom Homes
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1993

Location/Region

  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: King
  • MLS Area Major: 100 - Jovita/West Hill
  • Subdivision Name: Star Lake

Rent/Lease Information

  • Land Lease: No

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,237.00
  • Tax Year: 2026

General Information

  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
  • Parcel Number: 2595650680
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None

Interior

Building Information

  • Building Information: Built On Lot

Parking Information

  • Garage: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Building Interior

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Building Area Total: 2790
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2790
  • Square Footage Finished: 2790
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0

General Information

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 2790
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Power Production Type: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, RV Parking
  • Parking Total: 3

Lot Information

  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Open Space, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7686
  • Lot Size Dimensions: approx 141' x 247'
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 33482
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Pool Type: In-Ground
  • Site Features: Cabana/Gazebo, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Sprinkler System
  • Topography: Level
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees,Garden Space
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Water Source: Public

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Roof: Composition
  • Structure Type: House

General Information

  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected

Room Information

Room: Bathroom Three Quarter

  • Level: Main

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Room: Bonus Room

  • Level: Main

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Room: Entry Hall

  • Level: Main

Room: Family Room

  • Level: Main

Room: Kitchen With Eating Space

  • Level: Main

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main

Room: Utility Room

  • Level: Main

Room: Bathroom Full

  • Level: Second

Room: Bathroom Full

  • Level: Second

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Room: Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Second

5228 S 279th Street Neighborhood

Community

98001 (AUBURN) Demographics

40
Median Age
1,822
Population Density (per sq. mile)
38%
College Educated
$88,962
Estimated Median Income
8,779
Estimated Total Home Owners
2,869
Estimated Total Renters
75% / 25%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

5228 S 279th Street Monthly Cost

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5228 S 279th Street Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$721,021
Average List Price
$315
Average Price per Square Foot
25
Properties Sold
60
Average Days on Market
119
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

5228 S 279th Street History

Date Event Value Agent
6/24/2026Source: NWMLS Status Change
Pending
6/16/2026Source: NWMLS Status Change
Pending Inspection
5/29/2026Source: NWMLS Added to Database
May 29, 2026
6/20/2022Source: NWMLS Added to Database
June 01, 2021