$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; 206-870-8800
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 18, 2026 at 06:47am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2551711
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 SchoolDiggerFederal Way School District
- Valhalla Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PK-5 · State rank 800 of 1,1604/10
- Evergreen Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6-8 · State rank 512 of 5341/10
- 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.
Market pulse
Auburn is a seller's market.
Inventory is low and competition is high. Sellers have more negotiating power.
Offer insight: Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.
Time on market: Days-on-market data not available for this area.
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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