Prime commercial development opportunity in Auburn’s core. This 8,640 SF lot is zoned C-3 (Commercial), allowing a variety of uses including retail, food service, auto services, and contractor shops. Mixed-use or live/work development may be possible subject to City review, offering long-term flexibility in a growing corridor. Flat, rectangular parcel with utilities in street and excellent visibility near downtown, transit, and major arterials. Ideal for owner-users, developers, or investors seeking a centrally located site with current income potential and development upside. Buyer to verify permitted uses and development standards with the City of Auburn. Double listed - MLS #2418049.
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Listed by: Engel & Voelkers Seattle DT • Julie Fontanez-Laing
$850,000
509 C Street SW, Auburn, WA 98001
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
8,637 Square Feet Lot
$814,400 Zestimate®
$885/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Utilities in streetFlat rectangular parcelExcellent visibility near downtown
- 387 days
- 31
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Fontanez-Laing,
Engel & Voelkers Seattle DT,
Roberto Laing,
Engel & Voelkers Seattle DT
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2415147
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Lower level
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 8,637 Square Feet
- Features: Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1321049059
- Zoning: C-3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Auburn
- Water: Public, Company: City of Auburn
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Downtown - Auburn
Location
- Region: Auburn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $885/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $334,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,017
- Date on market: 8/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 389 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Rehab Loan,State Bond
Estimated market value
$814,400
$774,000 - $855,000
$2,527/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000+286.4%$885/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2415147 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2008 | Sold | $220,000$229/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,382 +9.1% | $334,000 +2.5% |
| 2024 | $4,018 +8.9% | $326,000 +13.2% |
| 2023 | $3,691 +0.8% | $288,000 -6.5% |
| 2022 | $3,660 +10.9% | $308,000 +28.9% |
| 2021 | $3,301 +13% | $239,000 +21.3% |
| 2019 | $2,922 +14.6% | $197,000 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $2,549 -5.7% | $193,000 +17.7% |
| 2017 | $2,703 +36.2% | $164,000 +11.6% |
| 2016 | $1,985 | $147,000 +13.1% |
| 2015 | $1,985 | $130,000 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $1,985 | $122,000 +28.4% |
| 2013 | $1,985 | $95,000 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,000 -3.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $104,000 -18.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $127,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $127,000 -13% |
| 2007 | -- | $146,000 +143.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $60,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $60,000 -53.5% |
| 2001 | $1,829 +13.7% | $129,000 +19.4% |
| 2000 | $1,609 | $108,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98001
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Terminal Park 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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