Historic Auburn Apartment Building
506 1st Street SW Auburn, Auburn, WA 98001
Six-unit apartment building in downtown Auburn with redevelopment potential.
Type:Multifamily
Property size:
18 SFPrice / SF:
$51,388/SF- Added:
- Sep 10, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 254
- Last Refresh:
- Nov 17 at 10:25 am
Property Features for 506 1st Street SW Auburn
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 18 SF
- Property subtype
- Multifamily
Listing agent Marisol Tijerina License #94174
Listing office RE/MAX Northwest REALTORS (509) 736-3344
Listing date Sep 10, 2025
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HighLights
- Strong financial upside through market rents and operational efficiencies.
- Prime location near I‑5/Highway 18 interchange and Auburn Train Station with direct service to Seattle and Tacoma.
- Anchored by major employers like Boeing, Starbucks, and Pepsi, driving sustained rental demand.
- Recent capital improvements including a new boiler, water heater, insulation, sump pump, and roof.
- Unique opportunity to unlock additional value through redevelopment and potential multi‑lot subdivision on 18,000 SF of land.
- Historic 6‑unit apartment building with a mix of studio and 1‑bedroom units.
Overview
The Knickerbocker Mansion, originally built in 1906, has been reimagined as a six-unit apartment building. The property features a mix of studio and 1-bedroom units, ranging in size from 300 to 755 square feet. Situated in downtown Auburn, the property is located at the I-5/Highway 18 interchange and is steps away from the Auburn Train Station, which provides service to Seattle and Tacoma. Major employers such as Boeing, Starbucks, and Pepsi anchor Auburn’s economic landscape. The property includes 18,000 square feet of land, offering investors redevelopment opportunities and potential for multi-lot subdivision. Recent capital improvements include a fully replaced natural gas fired boiler and control system, a new water heater, new and replacement insulation, a preventative industrial sump pump, and a recently replaced roof. These improvements enhance operational efficiency and asset longevity. The property offers potential for increased future returns.
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- City
- Auburn
- County
- King
- State
- Washington
- Longitude
- -122.2359276
- Latitude
- 47.3063925
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Six-unit apartment building in downtown Auburn with redevelopment potential.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 506 1st Street SW Auburn Auburn, WA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $925,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Strong financial upside through market rents and operational efficiencies.; Prime location near I‑5/Highway 18 interchange and Auburn Train Station with direct service to Seattle and Tacoma.; Anchored by major employers like Boeing, Starbucks, and Pepsi, driving sustained rental demand.
