Listed by Derek Catherall • Windermere Real Estate/PSK Inc.

For sale

$249,000

Est. $1,505/mo —

•

704

sq ft

143 Smith Rd, Packwood, WA 98361

About this home

Mountain getaway opportunity in the heart of Packwood! Bring your vision and restore this charming fixer into the perfect cabin retreat, vacation rental, or investment property. This 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 704 square feet of potential and is ready for its next chapter. A brand-new 2-bedroom septic system has already been installed, providing an excellent head start for future improvements. One of this property's greatest advantages is its unbeatable in-town location—leave the car behind and enjoy an easy walk to Packwood's popular breweries, coffee shop, restaurants, grocery store, and other local amenities. Just minutes from White Pass Ski Area, Mt. Rainier National Park, premier hiking trails, fishing, and endless year-round recreation, this is the ideal basecamp for every season. Adding to its appeal, the property may benefit from future zoning changes currently being discussed in the area, creating potential opportunities for long-term value (buyers to verify all future zoning and development possibilities with Lewis County). Whether you're seeking a weekend escape, an income-producing property, or a smart investment in one of Washington's most desirable mountain communities, this property offers exceptional potential.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

7,339 sq ftLot Size

$354Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Derek Catherall • Windermere Real Estate/PSK Inc

Listed by Kyle Fox • Windermere RE/Lake Tapps, Inc

Listing updated: Sep 2, 2026 at 11:15am

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2565891

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$1,505 per month

Principal and interest$1,309

Property taxes

$157

HOA dues

Home insurance

$39

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

White Pass Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 13.2mi

6/10

White Pass Jr. Sr. High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 13.3mi

5/10

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Offer insights

143 Smith Rd · $249,000

Strong offer

$249K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $249K+ is a strong offer

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The average home goes pending in 56 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Entry hall
Living room
Garden space on the property

Bedrooms
1 bedroom (main level)

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with bathtub and shower (main level)

Kitchen
Stove/Range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Utility room (main level)

Flooring
Vinyl
Carpet

Heating & cooling
Wall furnace heating
No cooling

Sale and tax history for 143 Smith Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,871 (+2.6%)

$123,800 + $364,600

$488,400

2025

$3,773 (+14.7%)

$123,800 + $365,400

$489,200

2024

$3,291 (+12.9%)

$93,400 + $388,100

$481,500

2023

$2,914 (+11.7%)

$93,400 + $306,700

$400,100

2022

$2,609 (+19.4%)

$71,800 + $214,200

$286,000

2021

$2,186 (+9.0%)

$30,500 + $147,100

$177,600

2020

$2,005 (+84.2%)

$24,400 + $140,100

$164,500

2019

$1,088 (+47.9%)

$24,400 + $140,100

$164,500

2018

$735 (+7.7%)

$24,400 + $104,400

$128,800

2017

$683 (−2.5%)

$23,700 + $101,400

$125,100

2015

$700 (−52.6%)

$16,500 + $103,000

$119,500

2014

$1,477 (+0.2%)

$16,500 + $103,000

$119,500

2013

$1,474 (+0.4%)

$16,500 + $103,000

$119,500

2012

$1,469 (+1.0%)

$16,500 + $103,000

$119,500

2011

$1,454 (+4.7%)

$15,000 + $103,000

$118,000

2009

$1,389

$15,000 + $73,000

$88,000

Public record

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Zoning

Beds

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Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.69 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,000

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,000

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lewis County

APN

035217010004

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

STMU

Small Towns - Mixed Use/Commercial District

Small towns have been the historic, cultural, and commercial hubs for rural Lewis County. As such, public infrastructure including schools, fire, and often water systems are in place. The purpose of the Mixed Use/Commercial District is to provide land areas within the small towns for the siting of commercial uses which serve the surrounding community with a broad range of retail goods and services. Property within this district may also serve to meet the residential needs of the community in accordance with the capability of local facilities. The Mixed Use/Commercial Districts are designed to assure infilling consistent with surrounding uses and the existing public facilities and character of the area.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Convenience store
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Industrial
Hotel / motel
Research & development
Educational/school

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

9 days above 87° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Packwood, WA • 98361

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Sun exposure

86/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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5 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 143 Smith Rd

$227,636

$21K under list price of $249K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $310K to $405K.

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$389,500 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath891 sq ft
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Rental earnings

Est. $1,864 per month, based on comparable rentals

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