TS #: 25-76252
Title Order #: 3690356
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Grantor: CLAY R BURTON, AS A SEPARATE ESTATE
Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Current trustee of the deed of trust: North Star Trustee, LLC
Current mortgage servicer for the deed of trust: Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Reference number of the deed of trust: 201909270350
Parcel Number(s): 0318347029
I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, North Star Trustee, LLC will on 3/13/2026, at 10:00 AM at the Second Floor Entry Plaza Outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98402 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit:
LOT 3, AS SHOWN ON SHORT PLAT NO. 8501250126, FILED WITH THE PIERCE COUNTY AUDITOR, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON.
Commonly known as: 28318 13TH AVE E
ROY, WASHINGTON 98580
which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/23/2019, recorded 9/27/2019, as Instrument No. 201909270350, records of Pierce County, Washington, from CLAY R BURTON, AS A SEPARATE ESTATE, as Grantor(s), to CW TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 202508150229.
II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.
III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows:
Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears:
PAYMENT INFORMATION
FROM 5/1/2025
THRU 11/19/2025
NO.PMT 7
AMOUNT $1,723.06
TOTAL
$12,061.42
Corporate Advances:
$1,823.00
Property Inspection Fee: $90.00
LATE CHARGE INFORMATION
TOTAL LATE CHARGES $134.82
PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION
Note Dated: 9/23/2019
Note Amount: $195,156.00
Interest Paid To: 4/1/2025
Next Due Date: 5/1/2025
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $179,055.25, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 4/1/2025, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.
V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 3/13/2026. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/2/2026, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 3/2/2026 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 3/2/2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.
VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses:
NAME / ADDRESS
CLAY R BURTON 28318 13TH AVE E
ROY, WA 98580
CLAY R BURTON 28318 E 13TH AVE
ROY, WA 98580-9560
CLAY R BURTON 2915 FOREST RIDGE, CT S
PUYALLUP, WA 98374
DENISE M. BURTON 12005 WALLER RD E
TACOMA, WA 98446
DENISE M. BURTON 28318 13TH AVE E
ROY, WA 98580
DENISE M. BURTON 28318 E 13TH AVE
ROY, WA 98580-9560
DENISE M. BURTON 2915 FOREST RIDGE, CT S
PUYALLUP, WA 98374
ESTATE OF CLAY R BURTON 28318 13TH AVE E
ROY, WA 98580
ESTATE OF CLAY R BURTON 28318 E 13TH AVE
ROY, WA 98580-9560
ESTATE OF CLAY R BURTON 2915 FOREST RIDGE, CT S
PUYALLUP, WA 98374
HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CLAY R BURTON 28318 13TH AVE E
ROY, WA 98580
HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CLAY R BURTON 28318 E 13TH AVE
ROY, WA 98580-9560
HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CLAY R BURTON 2915 FOREST RIDGE, CT S
PUYALLUP, WA 98374
HOLLY A BURTON 12005 WALLER RD E
TACOMA, WA 98446-2009
HOLLY A BURTON 20507 86TH AVENUE CT E
SPANAWAY, WA 98387
HOLLY A BURTON 28318 13TH AVE E
ROY, WA 98580
MEGAN D BURTON 208 ROYAL AVE
LEXINGTON, NC 27295-2026
MEGAN D BURTON 28318 13TH AVE E
ROY, WA 98580
MEGAN D BURTON 300 WESTOVER DR
LEXINGTON, NC 27292
MEGAN D BURTON 38 JAMAICA DR # 38
LEXINGTON, NC 27292-2556
ROBERT C BURTON 28318 13TH AVE E
ROY, WA 98580
ROBERT C BURTON 5921 206TH STREET CT E
SPANAWAY, WA 98387
SPOUSE OF CLAY R BURTON 28318 13TH AVE E
ROY, WA 98580
SPOUSE OF CLAY R BURTON 28318 E 13TH AVE
ROY, WA 98580-9560
SPOUSE OF CLAY R BURTON 2915 FOREST RIDGE, CT S
PUYALLUP, WA 98374
by both first class and certified mail on 10/3/2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served 10/2/2025, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.
VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.
VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property.
IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.
X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.
THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME.
You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale.
DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.
SEEKING ASSISTANCE – Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following:
The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663)
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Local counseling agencies in Washington: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US
The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys
Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 https://nwjustice.org/home
Línea directa estatal sobre ejecuciones hipotecarias para obtener asistencia y derivación a asesores de vivienda recomendados por la Comisión de Financiamiento de Vivienda del estado de Washington (Housing Finance Commission): Teléfono: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Sitio web: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (Department of Housing and Urban Development): Teléfono: 1-800-569-4287 Sitio web: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US Línea directa estatal de asistencia legal civil para obtener asistencia y derivaciones a otros asesores de vivienda y abogados: Teléfono: 1-800-606-4819 Sitio web: https://nwjustice.org/home
This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation.
DATED: 11/05/2025 North Star Trustee, LLC, as Trustee
Kellie Barnes, Trustee Sale Officer
Address for service:
North Star Trustee, LLC
6100 219th ST SW, Suite 480
Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043
Trustee Phone No: (206) 866-5345
Trustee Fax No: (206) 374-2252
Trustee Email: info@northstartrustee.com Beneficiary / Servicer Phone: 855-690-5900/317-537-3821
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Kellie Barnes is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that she signed this instrument, on oath stated that she was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Trustee Sale Officer of North Star Trustee, LLC to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Dated: 11/05/2025 Theresa Stearns NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, residing at Mountlake Terrace, WA
My commission expires 7/11/2029
EPP 45794 Pub Dates 02/06 & 02/27/2026 IDX-1025788
February 6, 27, 2026
