Auburn Real Estate

Located in south King County in the Green River Valley, the city of Auburn is just 14 miles northeast of Tacoma and just 24 miles southeast of Seattle. Auburn was founded in 1891 and grew after the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway. Today, the population of Auburn has grown to more than 46,000 residents.

Preserving a sense of community has been a significant goal of those who purchase Auburn real estate. You'll find a variety of service, religious, and civic organizations here to help with this endeavor. Auburn also has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast. Twenty-four parks, a fish hatchery, and golf courses are some examples. The Cascade foothills are another source of year-round recreation.

Auburn has many attractions that boost the local economy by bringing in visitors from the greater Seattle-Tacoma vicinity. The SuperMall is a destination shopping center conveniently located at the junction of highway 18 and SR-167. Thoroughbred horse racing at Emerald Downs provides spring and summer entertainment for the whole family. The live music events offered at the White River Amphitheater continue to create acclaim. And the Muckleshoot Casino offers adult entertainment 365 days a year.

History has made its mark in Auburn. The Olson Farm in Auburn is King County's only intact family farm in existence and has been purchased by the city in order to preserve it. The White River Valley Museum highlights this and the many other historic sites in Auburn.

The Auburn real estate market is attractive to many families looking to purchase a home outside the larger city limits. Life in Auburn is a mix of history and modern amenities, small-town friendliness and urban growth. The average single family home or condo sold for $287,532 in February 2006. Overall, Auburn is a wonderful place to call home.

Find out how much Auburn Real Estate is Worth:

Before your house is put on the market, your real estate agent meets you to review your comparative market analysis to help you accurately price your house.

In the meantime, use our online tools to get general information about sales activity in your neighborhood.

Seattle Real Estate by Location

What's the Weather in Auburn, WA?