5201 Katherine Avenue SE, Auburn, WA, 98092
About This Home
Set on 4.3 serene acres, this beautifully updated custom 3-bedroom home plus bonus room and office offers space, privacy, and nearly $150K in thoughtful improvements over the last 18 months. Vaulted kitchen with quartz countertops, breakfast nook, and new appliances anchors the heart of the home. The living room features an inviting wood stove and a 2-story wall of windows overlooking the amazing landscape & beautiful sunrises, while the bonus room provides flexible living space or a 4th bedroom. Primary bedroom en-suite includes a tile floor, jetted tub, and custom tile shower. The acreage is a great mix of natural forest and pasture w/ apple, cherry, pear, and grape plantings, 2+ acres newly fenced around the home & pasture (2024), refreshed landscaping with 50+ shrubs and trees and 160+ feet of Bowman Creek frontage. Practical upgrades include new architectural comp roofing, skylights and gutters (2025), a new high efficiency heat pump and air handler (2025). Tankless water heater. 2 PSE gas powered auto transfer generators (13KW well generator + a 14KW generator for the home). Extra-deep, open beam, 2-car garage w/ covered BBQ area, lean-to storage, and dog run. A rare blend of acreage living and modern comfort with a close-in & commutable location.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Very Good
- Year built: 1995
Materials
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition,See Remarks
- Construction materials: Brick,Metal/Vinyl,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer,Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s),Water Heater: Tankless PSE Gas,Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bonus Room
- Level: Main
Den Office
- Level: Main
Entry Hall
- Level: Main
Features
- Bath Off Primary,Ceiling Fan(s)
- Window features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Vinyl Plank,Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning,Main Level: 1,Fireplace
- Fireplace: Yes
Great Room
- Level: Main
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Fireplace,90%+ High Efficiency,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Stove/Free Standing,Electric,Wood
- Cooling features: 90%+ High Efficiency,Forced Air,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,480
- Total interior livable area: 2,480 sqft
Kitchen With Eating Space
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Utility Room
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 3321059085
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary,Ceiling Fan(s),Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Fireplace,Jetted Tub,Skylight(s),Sprinkler System,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Water Heater,Wired for Generator
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek
- Topography of land: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees,Garden Space,Pasture
Lot
- Lot size: 4.30 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot,Dead End Street,Paved,Cable TV,Deck,Dog Run,Fenced-Fully,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Driveway,Detached Garage,Off Street,RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 12