This affordable, nearly five-acre wooded property is located in the scenic and secluded Zenkner Valley, just minutes from Centralia, WA. The land offers expansive views of the valley and surrounding forested hillsides. Zenkner Valley is known for its farms and homes on acreage. The property is easily accessible via a paved county road. It is only 10 minutes from I-5 in Centralia and just over 30 minutes from Olympia. It borders a large tract of private timberland, enhancing privacy and seclusion. This parcel offers convenient access to schools, shopping, and medical services. Owner financing is available with a minimum 30% down payment.
Directions: From Centralia go N on Pearl St towards Bucoda, veer left on Zenkner Valley Rd SW, continue on Zenkner Valley Rd SW to the property on the right immediately past McElfresh Rd (GPS 46.77135, -122.94496)
Home design
Land parcel (residential over 1 acre category)
Lot 2
Construction
No structures on site
Utilities
Electricity available at the street
Well needed for water
No sewer service
No gas available
Financial info
Listing accepts cash and conventional financing
Annual taxes listed
Other
Zoning jurisdiction: County
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 21720 Zenkner Valley Rd SW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Aug 19, 2026
Price Changed
RMLS #307928438
$69,900
Jun 19, 2026
Listed
RMLS #307928438
$79,900
+12
This affordable, nearly five-acre wooded property is located in the scenic and secluded Zenkner Valley, just minutes from Centralia, WA. The land offers expansive views of the valley and surrounding forested hillsides. Zenkner Valley is known for its farms and homes on acreage. The property is easily accessible via a paved county road. It is only 10 minutes from I-5 in Centralia and just over 30 minutes from Olympia. It borders a large tract of private timberland, enhancing privacy and seclusion. This parcel offers convenient access to schools, shopping, and medical services. Owner financing is available with a minimum 30% down payment.
Aug 19, 2026
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2541608
$69,900
Jun 17, 2026
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2541608
$79,900
Feb 22, 2019
Sold
Public Records
$82,000
Feb 22, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #937329
$38,500
Feb 18, 2019
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #937329
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Feb 1, 2019
Pending (Pending Feasibility)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #937329
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Sep 8, 2018
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #937329
$38,500
Jun 26, 2018
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #937329
$36,000
Feb 15, 2018
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #937329
$38,000
Oct 24, 2017
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #937329
$40,000
Jan 5, 2017
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #937329
$45,000
Dec 5, 2016
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #937329
$49,500
Jun 22, 2016
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #937329
$57,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$597 (+5.5%)
$64,900
2025
$566 (+31.7%)
$64,900
2024
$430 (−4.7%)
$61,700
2023
$451 (−14.1%)
$55,000
2022
$525 (+26.9%)
$49,700
2021
$414 (+2.7%)
$49,200
2020
$403 (−1.9%)
$43,000
2019
$411 (−2.0%)
$35,600
2018
$419 (−22.3%)
$30,800
2010
$540
$61,450
2009
$61,450
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
4.91 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Thurston County
APN
12521240302
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
RRR1/5
Rural Residential/Resource One Dwelling Unit Per Five Acre District
The purpose of this chapter is to encourage residential development that maintains the county's rural character; provides opportunities for compatible agricultural, forestry and other rural land uses; is sensitive to the site's physical characteristics; provides greater opportunities for protecting sensitive environmental areas and creating open space corridors; enables efficient road and utility systems; and does not create demands for urban level services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Centralia, WA • 98531
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Sun exposure
13/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 21720 Zenkner Valley Rd SW
$63,452
$6,448 under list price of $70K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $175K to $495K.