Rockhood
$1,050,000List price
5 bed · 2.5 bath · 3,365 sq ft
Pending

27836 53rd Place S · Auburn, WA 98001

Source: NWMLS · Best Choice Realty · Mimi Kwon #NWM2526073

About this home

A Rare Opportunity in Desirable Star Lake Estates! This beautifully maintained Norris Homes resale sits at the end of a private cul-de-sac on a shy half-acre lot, offering sweeping territorial views and stunning Mt. Rainier vistas. With 3,365 SF of thoughtfully designed living space across 5bedrooms ,1bonus room and 2.5 bathrooms, this home effortlessly blends luxury and functionality. A grand vaulted entry welcomes you into sun-drenched formal living and dining areas. The open-concept kitchen and family room feature hardwood floors, abundant cabinetry, and seamless access to the outdoor patio — perfect for entertaining. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a walk-in closet, spa-like jetted tub, and a private terrace overlooking serene surroundings. A second upstairs bedroom also enjoys its own terrace, offering a unique indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The oversized bonus room adapts easily to a media room, home office, guest suite, or gym. Recent upgrades include a brand-new roof, refreshed deck, new front yard sod (May 2026), and a replaced water heater (2025). Additional highlights include a standby generator, Tesla Wall Connector, built-in vacuum, French doors, double-pane windows, gas heating, and an attached 3-car garage. Ideally positioned between I-5 and Hwy 167, with easy access to light rail, shopping, dining, and parks — all while enjoying the privacy of an established neighborhood. This is luxury living at its finest. Must See!

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
2 Story
Stories
2 stories
Year built
2005
Lot size
19,724 sq ft (0.45 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2526073

Interior

Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Forced Air, Heat Pump

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement Planked, Stone
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Open Space, Paved, Value In Land
Topography
Partial Slope
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
3
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
3
Parking features
Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Star Lake
Community features
CCRs
HOA dues
$500/yr
Property tax
$12,150 (2025)

Transaction

Original list price
$1,100,000 (4.5% price cut)
Listed on
May 22, 2026
Days on market
103
Price per sq ft
$312
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2009-07-13
Sold$500,000
2007-05-15
Sold$744,000

Schools

School district: Federal Way

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Thomas Jefferson High School
SchoolDigger 1 star · Top 86% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Best Choice Realty

Listing agent: Mimi Kwon.

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Data last updated 2026-09-03.