Lakeland Hills is Auburn's upscale, new-construction-heavy neighborhood. It sits in Auburn's Pierce County pocket, is served by the Dieringer School District, and is closer to Lake Tapps than any other part of Auburn. Turn Two Mortgage, based just up the road, treats Lakeland Hills as an extension of home turf.
Most of Auburn sits in King County, but Lakeland Hills is part of the smaller Pierce County section of the city. It's new-construction-heavy, generally higher-priced than Auburn's citywide average, and served by the Dieringer School District rather than Auburn's own district. For buyers weighing Lake Tapps proximity against Auburn's broader job market and amenities, Lakeland Hills is often the answer.
Lakeland Hills gives buyers an Auburn address and access to Auburn's job base and amenities, while sitting in Pierce County, the same county as Lake Tapps.
Lakeland Hills skews newer and more upscale than much of Auburn, making it a strong fit for move-up buyers who want newer construction without leaving Auburn entirely.
Lakeland Hills falls under the Dieringer School District rather than Auburn's own. It's worth confirming directly if school assignment is a deciding factor for your purchase.
Lakeland Hills' newer, higher-priced construction often calls for financing beyond a basic conventional loan.
Many Lakeland Hills owners have built real equity. A refinance can lower your rate, remove mortgage insurance, or fund a project, with a real break-even analysis first.
Purchase or refinance financing for Lakeland Hills' newer-construction homes.
$0 down financing for Lakeland Hills veterans and active-duty service members, with no monthly PMI. It's a strong fit given Auburn's proximity to the region's military community.
Tap into equity from Lakeland Hills' newer, higher-value homes to fund a renovation or your next move.
Marc offers the full range of home loans to Lakeland Hills buyers and homeowners. Each guide below covers how the program works, who it fits, and what it takes to qualify.
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Lakeland Hills sits right alongside Lake Tapps, Marc's home turf, and he works with buyers and homeowners across the neighborhood.
Is Lakeland Hills in King County or Pierce County?
Pierce County. Lakeland Hills sits in the smaller Pierce County section of Auburn, distinct from Auburn's King County core downtown.
Which school district serves Lakeland Hills?
Lakeland Hills falls under the Dieringer School District rather than Auburn's own school district. It's worth confirming directly with the district if school assignment matters for your decision.
Is Lakeland Hills more expensive than the rest of Auburn?
Generally, yes. It's one of Auburn's newer-construction, higher-priced pockets, running above Auburn's citywide median.
How far is Lakeland Hills from Lake Tapps?
Lakeland Hills is the closest Auburn neighborhood to Lake Tapps, close enough that Turn Two Mortgage treats it as an extension of our core service area.
Can I get a jumbo loan for a Lakeland Hills home?
Yes. Given the neighborhood's newer, higher-priced construction, jumbo financing is one of the more common programs Turn Two Mortgage arranges here.
Does Turn Two Mortgage only work in Lakeland Hills?
No. Turn Two Mortgage is licensed throughout Washington State. See more of Auburn → or all Washington markets we serve →
Quick, custom quotes with no pressure, from a lender who treats this neighborhood as home turf.
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