Desirable 3 bedroom 1 bath rambler in Jovita, near Edgewood and Milton, so many conveniences near by. Home features hardwood floors, Wi-Fi thermostats, new carpet in bedrooms with fresh paint, open living area, dining room and gorgeous high end kitchen-granite counter tops, stainless appliances, updated soft close cabinets, overlooking private tiered backyard and patio w hot tub and firepit. 1car garage, RV parking. I5 and 167 close for easy commute
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Listed by: Windermere Prof Partners • Brandy Brazeau
Bought with: KW Mountains to Sound Realty
$499,000
38257 42nd Avenue S, Auburn, WA 98001
3beds
1,010sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
9,801 Square Feet Lot
$492,300 Zestimate®
$494/sqft
$2,450 Estimated rent
Home value
$492,300
$453,000 - $537,000
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Patio w hot tubPrivate tiered backyardGorgeous high end kitchenHardwood floorsNew carpet in bedroomsDining roomWi-fi thermostats
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Listed by:
Brandy Brazeau,
Windermere Prof Partners
Bought with:
Jennifer Thompson, 107066
KW Mountains to Sound Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2412233
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,010
- Total interior livable area: 1,010 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Size: 9,801 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio
- Topography: Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 3421049041
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1971
- Major remodel year: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: pse
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Company: lake haven
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Jovita
Location
- Region: Auburn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $494/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $474,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,133
- Date on market: 9/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 311 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,State Bond,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $499,000$494/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2412233 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000$494/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2412233 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000+29.6%$494/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2412233 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2020 | Sold | $385,000-1.3%$381/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1672896 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2020 | Pending sale | $389,950$386/sqft |
Source: Modern Day Real Estate #1672896 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2020 | Price change | $389,950-1.3%$386/sqft |
Source: Modern Day Real Estate #1672896 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $395,000+102.6%$391/sqft |
Source: Modern Day Real Estate #1672896 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2014 | Sold | $195,000-2.5%$193/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #549039 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2014 | Pending sale | $200,000$198/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #549039 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2013 | Price change | $200,000-9.1%$198/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #549039 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2013 | Listed for sale | $219,950$218/sqft |
Source: John L. Scott - KMS Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,454 +6.2% | $474,000 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $5,134 +7.7% | $450,000 +17.2% |
| 2023 | $4,766 -4.6% | $384,000 -7.5% |
| 2022 | $4,994 +6.1% | $415,000 +22.8% |
| 2021 | $4,708 +8.2% | $338,000 +18.6% |
| 2020 | $4,350 +4.9% | $285,000 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $4,147 +12.1% | $275,000 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $3,699 +34.2% | $261,000 +38.1% |
| 2017 | $2,756 +25.2% | $189,000 +16.7% |
| 2016 | $2,202 | $162,000 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $2,202 | $160,000 +6% |
| 2014 | $2,202 | $151,000 +20.8% |
| 2013 | $2,202 | $125,000 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $122,000 -26.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $166,000 -7.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $179,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $179,000 +1.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $177,000 +9.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $161,000 +5.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $152,000 +22.6% |
| 2001 | $1,919 +22.2% | $124,000 +18.1% |
| 2000 | $1,570 | $105,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lakeland South
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hedden Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Surprise Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Fife High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Surprise Lake Mid
- High: Fife 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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- Washington
- King County
- Auburn
- 98001
- Lakeland South
- 38257 42nd Avenue S
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