Adult Family Homes for Sale in Federal Way, WA
Federal Way has quietly become one of the busiest adult family home markets south of Seattle. The city's Dash Point, Twin Lakes, and Steel Lake neighborhoods are full of the single-level homes that convert well, and the closed sales on this page show homes moving from formerly licensed to relicensed within a year.
Because Federal Way sees a mix of operating homes, formerly licensed homes, and WABO-ready houses, the label on each listing is worth reading carefully before comparing prices.
Currently Available
No active Federal Way listings at this exact moment
0 active · 0 pending · 3 recently sold · last verified October 3, 2026
Nothing in Federal Way is on the market right now. Adult family homes here list infrequently and sell quickly. The 3 recent sales below show what the market has been doing, and nearby cities below have current inventory. Federal Way has 278 licensed adult family homes today, so ownership changes do come up.
Recently sold
3 adult family home sales in Federal Way
Median sold price $700,000 · $144,444 per bedroom
| Closed | Address | Sold | Last list | Beds | $/bed | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | Undisclosed | $700,000 | $695,950 | 6 | $116,667 | Operating AFH — business not included |
| April 1, 2026 | Undisclosed | $1,300,000 | $1,399,996 | 9 | $144,444 | Operating AFH |
| March 25, 2026 | 29733 4th Ave S | $600,000 | $540,000 | 4 | $150,000 | Former AFH |
What a home in Federal Way can earn
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.
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.
Every licensed home in Federal Way
Not every Federal Way adult family home is for sale
Federal Way has 278 licensed adult family homes with 1621 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.
Frequently Asked Questions