Classic brick basement rambler in the heart of Auburn, perfectly positioned on a spacious corner lot! This well-built home is full of character and opportunity, featuring beautiful white oak flooring, charming arched doorways, and generously sized rooms throughout. The main level offers a bright living room with a cozy brick fireplace, a formal dining area, and a huge eat-in kitchen complete with a double oven, built-in desk, and plenty of space to gather. You’ll also find two bedrooms, a full bath, and an updated ½ bath on the main floor. A wide staircase leads to the partially finished basement, featuring a large family room, a third bedroom, built-in cabinetry, and an incredible amount of storage space. The basement offers endless possibilities for additional living space, a game room, or a hobby area. Outside, enjoy the huge, fully fenced backyard with tons of potential—perfect for gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing. A 1-car garage, additional carport parking, and a location in a great neighborhood complete the package. This home truly has so much to offer. Come see the charm, space, and possibilities for yourself—this Auburn gem is ready for its next chapter!
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Listed by: Redfin • Sena Johnston-Krause
Bought with: Person Real Estate Group LLC
$475,000
1527 J Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002
2beds
1,810sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
10,829 Square Feet Lot
$468,500 Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$2,842 Estimated rent
Home value
$468,500
$431,000 - $506,000
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Cozy brick fireplaceAdditional carport parkingHuge eat-in kitchenPartially finished basementBuilt-in deskBeautiful white oak flooringSpacious corner lot
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Listed by:
Sena Johnston-Krause,
Redfin
Bought with:
Brennan Sallstrom, 23015496
Person Real Estate Group LLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2485875
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
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, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s)
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,810
- Total interior livable area: 1,810 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace
Lot
- Size: 10,829 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 8695600125
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Auburn
- Water: Public, Company: City of Auburn
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Auburn
Location
- Region: Auburn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $262/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $499,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,228
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $475,000-3.1%$262/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2485875 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $489,990$271/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2485875 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,990+47.1%$271/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2485875 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2018 | Sold | $333,000-4.9%$184/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1290582 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2018 | Pending sale | $350,000$193/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Puget Sound #1290582 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2018 | Price change | $350,000+4.5%$193/sqft |
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| 8/13/2018 | Pending sale | $335,000$185/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #1290582 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2018 | Price change | $335,000-4.3%$185/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #1290582 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2018 | Pending sale | $350,000$193/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Puget Sound #1290582 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2018 | Price change | $350,000+4.5%$193/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Puget Sound #1290582 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2018 | Pending sale | $335,000$185/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #1290582 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2018 | Price change | $335,000-4.3%$185/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #1290582 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $350,000$193/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #1290582 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2018 | Pending sale | $350,000$193/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #1290582 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $350,000+43.4%$193/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #1290582 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2008 | Sold | $244,000$135/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #28138378 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,355 +2% | $499,000 -4.4% |
| 2024 | $6,228 +7.3% | $522,000 +11.5% |
| 2023 | $5,805 +3% | $468,000 -4.3% |
| 2022 | $5,636 +8.4% | $489,000 +26% |
| 2021 | $5,200 +4% | $388,000 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $5,002 +10.1% | $353,000 +10.7% |
| 2019 | $4,543 +15.2% | $319,000 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $3,944 -12.4% | $313,000 +9.4% |
| 2017 | $4,505 +34.9% | $286,000 +10.9% |
| 2016 | $3,340 | $258,000 +13.7% |
| 2015 | $3,340 | $227,000 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $3,340 | $217,000 +26.2% |
| 2013 | $3,340 | $172,000 +8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $158,000 -15.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $187,000 -14.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $219,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $219,000 +24.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $176,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $176,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $176,000 +15% |
| 2001 | $2,169 +1.2% | $153,000 +6.3% |
| 2000 | $2,143 | $144,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98002
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