Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Auburn rambler offering comfortable one-level living on a spacious, level 8,800 sq. ft. lot. The light-filled 1,370 sq. ft. floor plan feels open and welcoming, featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace, heat pump for year-round comfort, double-pane windows and original hardwood floors reportedly beneath the carpeting. Outside, the fully fenced backyard provides exceptional space for entertaining, gardening, pets or future possibilities. The generous lot may also offer potential for a detached ADU—ideal for multigenerational living, a private office, guest quarters or future rental income. Convenient attached garage, additional paved parking, patio and garden shed complete the package. Located in an established neighborhood with sidewalks and convenient access to schools, shopping, parks, commuter routes and downtown Auburn. Enjoy it as-is, personalize it over time or explore the property’s exciting future potential. Buyer to verify ADU feasibility, zoning, permitting, setbacks and utility requirements with the City of Auburn.
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Listed by: Skyline Properties, Inc. • John Lawrence
$520,000
1225 21st Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002
3beds
1,370sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,196/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
8,799 Square Feet Lot
$511,500 Zestimate®
$380/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceAdditional paved parkingComfortable one-level livingConvenient attached garageDouble-pane windowsGarden shed
- 6 days |
- 350 |
- 17 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Lawrence,
Skyline Properties, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2557163
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,370
- Total interior livable area: 1,370 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 8,799 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 9107500035
- Zoning: R7
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1958
- Major remodel year: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City Of Auburn
- Water: Private, Company: City of Auburn
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Auburn
Location
- Region: Auburn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $380/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $450,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,428
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$511,500
$486,000 - $537,000
$2,722/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $520,000+9.1%$380/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2557163 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2022 | Sold | $476,500-0.7%$348/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1949803 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2022 | Pending sale | $479,950$350/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1949803 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $479,950$350/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1949803 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2022 | Pending sale | $479,950$350/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1949803 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $479,950$350/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1949803 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,428 +2.6% | $415,000 |
| 2024 | $2,366 -54.3% | $415,000 |
| 2023 | $5,178 +2.9% | $415,000 -4.4% |
| 2022 | $5,032 +9.4% | $434,000 +27.3% |
| 2021 | $4,597 +3.7% | $341,000 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $4,432 +9.9% | $311,000 +10.7% |
| 2019 | $4,034 +16.9% | $281,000 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $3,452 -12.4% | $271,000 +9.3% |
| 2017 | $3,939 +34.1% | $248,000 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $2,937 | $224,000 +13.7% |
| 2015 | $2,937 | $197,000 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $2,937 | $189,000 +26% |
| 2013 | $2,937 | $150,000 +6.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $141,000 -15.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $167,000 -14.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $196,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $196,000 -6.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $209,000 +6.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $197,000 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $185,000 +39.1% |
| 2001 | $1,879 +0.5% | $133,000 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $1,869 | $126,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pioneer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Olympic Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Auburn Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pioneer Elem
- Middle: Olympic Mid
- High: Auburn Snr High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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