Listing provided courtesy of Reward Intl Real Estate. Bought with Reward Intl Real Estate.
Off Market Aug 2009 for $151K
$527,733
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$955/mo
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
840
sq ft
11536 Independence Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579
About this home
Fish from your own private riverbank while owning your own piece of history! This was the original 'Riverside' schoolhouse and moved to this property in 1951. A charming two bedroom, one bath set on 35 acres of lush green haying fields. Majestic weeping willows provide shade for those warm summer days. Water has never come over swale up to house!Country living with easy I-5 access.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
35 acresLot Size
$628Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Reward Intl Real Estate
Bought with Carol Tillman• Reward Intl Real Estate
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
35 Acres
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
1,392
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Thurston County
APN
14501430000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
LTA
Long-Term Agriculture District
It is intended that agriculture be the primary use in this district and that other uses be sited so as to minimize their impact on, or conflicts with, surrounding agricultural uses. This district is not intended to preclude farming in other areas of the county. The purpose of this district is to: Conserve agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance used for the production of crops, livestock, or other agricultural products; Protect agricultural lands from incompatible development; Encourage the continued economic viability of agriculture; Encourage property owners to maintain property in agriculture uses; and Promote and protect agriculture and its dependent rural community through the enhancement, protection, and perpetuation of the ability of the private sector to produce food and fiber.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Access
Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 804
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 504
Style Code: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View
Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Lot Information
Site Features: Outbuildings
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 34.9999
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,847
Tax Year: 2009
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, See Remarks
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Septic System, Electric, Individual Well
Water Heater Location: Electric
Water Heater Type: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Grand Mound Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Rochester Mid
High School: Rochester High
High School District: Rochester
Location Information
Directions: I-5 Exit 88. West on Hwy 12 to Albany. Left on Albany. Right at Swede Hall on 185th. Becomes Independence. Across bridge to property on right.
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,392
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Thurston County
APN: 14501430000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, June 19, 2009
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric
Home Information
Living Area: 804
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 840
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 840
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Structure Type: House
Around this home
Schools
Grand Mound Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Rochester Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Rochester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 62-76% chance 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
6 days above 89° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rochester, WA • 98579
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$502,000 – $607,000
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