$875,000
3 bd•2.5 ba•2,340 sq ft
5018 S 279th Street, Auburn, WA 98001
• Listed May 29, 2026
RexMont Market Signal for 5018 S 279th Street
Sold price on recordRexMont Market Signal $875,000
Closed sale price · as of August 24, 2026, the day it sold.
Market Signal since the sale
$868,682
Likely $738,197 – $942,804 · tight read · as of November 1, 2026
Estimate, not an appraisal.
Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID; King County Assessor records.
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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.
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
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)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms total
- 3 upstairs
Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
- 1 on the main level
Layout
- 2 Story
- 2,340 sq ft finished
- 1,310 sq ft garage
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
Schools
Ratings via SchoolDiggerFederal Way School District
- Valhalla Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PK-5 · State rank 665 of 1,1384/10
- Evergreen Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6-8 · State rank 490 of 5141/10
- Thomas Jefferson High SchoolPublic · Grades 9-12 · State rank 325 of 3962/10
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.
Single-family home facts
As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS
Lot & site
- Topography
- Partial Slope
- Vegetation
- Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
- Lot number
- 73
- Zoning code
- r4
- Zoning jurisdiction
- City
- Faces
- South
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric,Natural Gas
- Power production
- Electric, Natural Gas
- Water heater
- gas-house, shop-electric
- Water heater location
- Garage
- Power company
- PSE
- Water company
- Highline
- Sewer company
- Lakehaven
- Gas company
- PSE
- Garbage service
- Republic
- Irrigation water rights
- No
- Internet connected
- Comcast
- Cable connected
- Comcast
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 2
- Showers
- 2
- Fireplaces on main
- 1
- Excluded items
- No
New construction
- Builder
- Cary Lang
- Square footage source
- Realist
- Lot size source
- Realist
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
Neighborhood mobility
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Sales & Tax Records for 5018 S 279th Street
NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County AssessorEvery listing, pending, price change and closing filed on this home with the NWMLS, the county’s recorded sales, and its assessed values by tax year.
- Aug 24, 2026SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2529554$875,000$374/sq ft
- Aug 4, 2026PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2529554$875,000$374/sq ft
- Aug 4, 2026Price reducedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2529554$875,000$374/sq ft
- May 29, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2529554$975,000$417/sq ft
- Nov 9, 1993Recorded saleKing County recorder · Warranty deed$236,000$101/sq ft
- Jun 22, 1993Recorded saleKing County recorder · Warranty deed$60,450$26/sq ft
Market pulse
Auburn is a balanced market.
Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.
Offer insight: Well-priced homes draw multiple offers; others sell close to asking.
List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.
Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 54 days.
Recent sales nearby
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Days on market
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Distance
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Days on market
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Distance
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Under list
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Days on market
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Distance
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2 months ago
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0%
Over list
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Days on market
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Distance
$875,000 Sold
2 months 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
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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Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID.
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