$679,000
Est. $3,761/mo3 bd•2.5 ba•2,060 sq ft
4901 S 279th Street, Auburn, WA 98001
• Listed Oct 10, 2026•4 days active · 4 cumulative
Listing Broker: eXp Realty; Kimberly Fraser; 425-209-5638; kimberly.fraser@exprealty.com
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Listing Broker: eXp Realty; Kimberly Fraser; 425-209-5638; kimberly.fraser@exprealty.com
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully updated home in the desirable Forest Hills neighborhood! Thoughtfully refreshed with stylish upgrades throughout, this inviting residence offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, functionality, and timeless appeal. The stunning updated kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, beautiful quartz countertops, and an attractive, contemporary design. Fresh interior paint and updated flooring enhance the light-filled living spaces, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Offering 3 bedrooms, multiple living areas, and a cozy fireplace, this home provides an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. Situated on a generous, approximately quarter-acre lot backing to a peaceful greenbelt, the property offers a wonderful sense of privacy and a beautiful natural backdrop. Enjoy the convenience of an established neighborhood with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and major commuter routes, including Highway 167 and I-5. An exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in a fantastic location!
Listed by Kimberly Fraser • eXp Realty
Listing updated: October 11, 2026 at 05:01am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2593275
Around this home
How much should you offer?
4901 S 279th Street, Auburn, WA 98001
Source:RexMont analysis of Northwest MLS sales data for this ZIP code plus third-party market data (RentCast). The estimates are RexMont's, not Northwest MLS listing data.
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Property details
Interior features
- Bath Off Primary
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
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
- 2,060 sq ft finished
- 420 sq ft garage
Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Laminate
- Vinyl
- Carpet
Heating & cooling
- Forced Air heating
- Central Air 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 1 of 51410/10
- 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
- Level,Partial Slope
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric,Natural Gas
- Power production
- Electric, Natural Gas
- Irrigation water rights
- No
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 1
- Showers
- 2
- Fireplaces on main
- 1
New construction
- Square footage source
- Realist
- Lot size source
- Realist
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
Neighborhood mobility
Doorstep, Pedal & Station Scores
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Ground Truth™
The ground, the slope, the flood zone and the noise at this address
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Sales & Tax Records for 4901 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.
- Oct 9, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2593275$679,000$330/sq ft
- Feb 24, 1998Recorded saleKing County recorder · Statutory warranty deed$187,500$91/sq ft
- Sep 5, 1995Recorded saleKing County recorder · Statutory warranty deed$173,350$84/sq ft
- Sep 15, 1993Recorded saleKing County recorder · Warranty deed$157,990$77/sq ft
Down payment assistance
6 programs may be available to provide you with up to $55,000 in down payment assistance, depending on your specific information.
Northwest MLS lists this home as eligible for down payment assistance programs
Source: program list compiled by RexMont from ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing) member-jurisdiction information. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.
Mortgage payment forecast
$4,493 per month
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Get pre-approvedSource: RexMont estimate, not Northwest MLS listing data. Interest rates from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey via FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). Property tax and HOA dues from the NWMLS listing where provided, otherwise estimated; insurance estimated at 0.3% of price per year.
Estimate only. Actual payment depends on credit, lender, and program. PMI not included for down payments below 20%.
Commute times
Driving times to major Puget Sound employers, modeled at a typical Tuesday 8:30am rush hour. Powered by Google Maps live traffic data.
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Listing Broker: eXp Realty; Kimberly Fraser; 425-209-5638; kimberly.fraser@exprealty.com
Market pulse
Auburn is a seller's market.
Inventory is low and competition is high. Sellers have more negotiating power.
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 40 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$1,000,000 Sold
5 days ago
5 bd•2.5 ba•~3,365 sq ft•Single Family
27836 53rd Place S, Auburn, WA 98001
5%
Under list
139
Days on market
0.3 mi
Distance
$565,000 Sold
3 weeks ago
4 bd•2 ba•~1,920 sq ft•Single Family
29126 39th Avenue S, Auburn, WA 98001
2%
Over list
71
Days on market
1.0 mi
Distance
$560,000 Sold
7 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
0.7 mi
Distance
$875,000 Sold
7 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
8 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
0.6 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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Ask a RexMont agentMarket data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026
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