What Adult Family Homes are for sale in Auburn, WA?

Auburn has consistently active AFH listing activity, and current listings are shown on this page. Sitting at the boundary of King and Pierce counties, Auburn draws AFH buyers and operators looking for a central South Sound location.

Is Auburn a good market for buying an Adult Family Home?

Auburn's location — roughly equidistant from Tacoma and Seattle, with direct access to both via I-5 and Highway 167 — makes it a practical base for an AFH serving South King and North Pierce County families, while offering more accessible pricing than either metro core.

How much does an Adult Family Home cost in Auburn?

Pricing depends heavily on whether the sale includes the property alone, an operating licensed business, or both, along with the home's licensed capacity and occupancy history. Current asking prices for available Auburn listings are shown above.

Does it matter whether an Auburn AFH is on the King County or Pierce County side of the city?

It can. Auburn spans both King and Pierce counties, and while the core DSHS licensing requirements are the same statewide, local zoning, permitting timelines, and property tax rates can differ slightly depending on which county a specific property falls in — worth confirming for any listing you're seriously considering.

Can I buy an Auburn AFH if I don't live in the area?

Yes — this is common. A Washington-licensed broker experienced in AFH transactions can coordinate showings, inspections, and the DSHS licensing process remotely, and many operating businesses come with existing staff already in place to maintain continuity of care during the transition.

How do I get notified about new AFH listings in Auburn?

Reach out directly — The featured broker tracks Auburn and the broader South King/North Pierce County AFH market and can notify you when a matching property comes to market.

Adult Family Homes for Sale in Auburn, WA

Auburn's position at the boundary of King and Pierce counties has long made it a practical hub for South Sound real estate, and its Adult Family Home market reflects that same central location. Buyers here often value the access it provides to both Tacoma and Seattle without the price premium of either.

Because Auburn straddles two counties, it's worth confirming which side of the city line a specific property sits on — the core state licensing requirements are identical, but local permitting and zoning details can vary.

Currently Available

Adult Family Homes for sale in Auburn right now

1 active · 0 pending · 0 recently sold · last verified October 3, 2026

Active — 1 listing

Adult Family Home property at 10702 SE 318th Place, Auburn, Washington

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Active

10702 SE 318th Place

Auburn, WA

$1,545,000

Asking price · NWMLS# 2510524

Active · verified October 3, 2026

8beds

3.5baths (3 full · 1 half)

3,180sq ft

AFH-ready (WABO)

How buyers finance this: a residential or commercial loan →

(206) 900-3015 Email inquiry

Listing Broker: Pellego, Inc.; Nova Miraflor; (253) 285-5995; novamiraflor@gmail.com

Listing information source: NWMLS

Pending — 0 under contract

Nothing pending.

NWMLS listings are provided courtesy of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Real Property Planning is an independent educational hub and does not represent buyers or sellers — contact David Stein, Washington State Licensed Real Estate Broker (eXp Realty · License #133972), for all inquiries, showings, and full listing details.

Recently sold

No closed Auburn sales recorded yet

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Run the numbers

What a home in Auburn can earn

Private pay

$5,000 – $7,000

per resident, per month

Medicaid (DSHS)

$4,394 – $8,495

per resident, per month

Typical rates in South King County (Kent, Federal Way, Renton, Auburn, Des Moines, Burien) for a private room with moderate care. Heavier care costs more.

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How buyers pay for an adult family home

Which loan fits depends on what is being sold: a house alone, or a licensed business that comes with the house. Lenders also differ in how they count the home's income, which decides how much it can borrow.

How to Finance an Adult Family Home
Residential, SBA 7(a), SBA 504 or commercial: which loan fits which sale, and lenders that work with AFHs.
Can You Get a DSCR Loan for an AFH?
Gross income or income after expenses: the same home measured both ways.
Occupancy & Financing Calculator
Test whether a home's income covers the loan at a given price and number of residents.

From the AFH Club library

Guides for AFH buyers

Written for people buying, selling, or operating an adult family home in Washington.

AFH Property Score
A quick screen of how well a house could work as an adult family home, with a checklist for the showing.
Is It Really an Adult Family Home?
What 'AFH', 'AFH-ready' and 'potential AFH' mean in a listing, and the documents to ask for.
Which Tier? The AFH Payment Field Guide
Four different payment systems sit behind an AFH's income. Which ones survive a sale.
Buying or Selling an AFH
The change-of-ownership process, and which contracts do not transfer to a buyer.

All AFH Club guides

Nearby markets

Adult family homes for sale near Auburn

Kent (5 on market, 4 sold)
Federal Way (1 on market, 3 sold)
Puyallup (2 on market, 2 sold)
Renton (1 on market, 1 sold)

Elsewhere in King County: Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Renton, Kent, Federal Way

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Every licensed home in Auburn

Not every Auburn adult family home is for sale

Auburn has 191 licensed adult family homes with 1108 licensed beds. Whether you are looking for placement for a family member or researching the market before buying, the full DSHS licensing record for every one of them — capacity, specialty designations, and Medicaid status — is available.

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