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Listed by Lonnie Lee • John L. Scott Des Moines. Buyer represented by KW Mountains to Sound Realty.
SOLD AUG 24, 2026

$875,000

3 bd•2.5 ba•2,340 sq ft

5018 S 279th Street, Auburn, WA 98001

• Listed May 29, 2026

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Listing Broker: John L. Scott Des Moines; Lonnie Lee; 253-332-5432; lonnieklee@johnlscott.com

Buyer Broker: KW Mountains to Sound Realty

About this home

New price makes this an unbelievable value. Beautiful, quality-built Lang home in sought after Shaughnessy neighborhood. This one-of-a-kind property must be seen to be appreciated: open floor plan with abundant natural light, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features slide-out drawers, island, extensive countertops and cabinetry, and opens to the eating area and family room, with a formal dining room for gatherings. The oversized primary suite includes a separate shower and jetted tub. One guest bedroom is configured as a functional home office with a built-in Murphy bed. Outside is a private, serene yard—perfect for relaxation. A remarkable 1,200± sq ft, two-story fully finished shop provides endless possibilities: the upper level is a true sports-cave with a private deck overlooking the yard, while the lower level is built for the hobbyist and can fit 2 cars (approx. 650 sq ft.) The attached 3 car garage is 660sq ft. is fully finished with abundant storage space. Additional highlights include front and rear sprinkler systems, a large powered storage shed, greenhouse, possible RV parking and central vacuum system. Don’t miss this unique property—schedule your appointment today. You won’t be disappointed.

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1993
Interior
2,340 sq ft
Lot size
0.7519 acres
Parking
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, RV Parking
Price / sq ft
$374
HeatingDuctless, Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless, Heat Pump
Property taxes$8,275/yr (est.)
HOA dues$200/mo
School districtFederal Way

Listed by Lonnie Lee • John L. Scott Des Moines

Listing updated: September 24, 2026 at 04:01am

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2529554

Open houses

No upcoming open houses scheduled for this property.

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Built-In Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Dining Room
  • Fireplace
  • Security System
  • Sprinkler System
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater
  • Fireplace (gas)
  • None basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Washer

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms total

Bathrooms

  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom

Flooring

  • Hardwood
  • Vinyl
  • Carpet

Heating & cooling

  • Ductless heating
  • Forced Air heating
  • Heat Pump heating
  • High Efficiency (Unspecified) heating
  • Central Air cooling
  • Ductless cooling
  • Heat Pump cooling

Neighborhood mobility

Walk, bike & transit scores

Source: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score® are provided by Walk Score (walkscore.com), a third-party service. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Federal Way School District

Assigned schools for this property per the listing's MLS data. School district boundaries change — verify the exact assigned schools with the district before purchasing.

Market pulse

Auburn is a balanced market.

Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.

Buyer's marketSeller's market
  • Offer insight: Homes typically sell with one offer near asking price.

  • List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.

  • Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 64 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months
  • $400,000 Sold

    3 weeks ago

    3 bd•1.5 ba•~1,250 sq ft•Single Family

    29115 45th Place S, Auburn, WA 98001

    1%

    Over list

    28

    Days on market

    0.9 mi

    Distance

  • $560,000 Sold

    5 weeks ago

    3 bd•1.75 ba•~1,320 sq ft•Single Family

    29009 46th Place S, Auburn, WA 98001

    0%

    Over list

    104

    Days on market

    0.8 mi

    Distance

  • $875,000 Sold

    5 weeks ago

    3 bd•2.5 ba•~2,340 sq ft•Single Family

    5018 S 279th Street, Auburn, WA 98001

    0%

    Over list

    87

    Days on market

    0.1 mi

    Distance

  • $875,000 Sold

    5 weeks ago

    3 bd•2.5 ba•~2,340 sq ft•Single Family

    5018 S 279th Street, Auburn, WA 98001

    0%

    Over list

    87

    Days on market

    0.1 mi

    Distance

  • $40,000 Sold

    6 weeks ago

    3 bd•1 ba•~1,510 sq ft•Single Family

    3805 S 282nd Street, Auburn, WA 98001

    20%

    Under list

    176

    Days on market

    0.7 mi

    Distance

Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.

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Market data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026

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