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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,079 (+11.3%)
$173,800 + $60,400
$234,200
2025
$1,868 (+2.8%)
$173,800 + $60,400
$234,200
2024
$1,817 (+17.7%)
$148,700 + $57,900
$206,600
2023
$1,543 (−24.2%)
$138,400 + $62,700
$201,100
2022
$2,036 (+57.7%)
$118,100 + $64,500
$182,600
2021
$1,291 (−7.2%)
$147,400 + $44,200
$191,600
2020
$1,392 (+9.6%)
$71,000 + $37,400
$108,400
2019
$1,270 (−8.3%)
$62,200 + $35,700
$97,900
2018
$1,385 (+14.8%)
$61,800 + $30,100
$91,900
2017
$1,206 (+9.9%)
$61,800 + $30,100
$91,900
2016
$1,097 (−8.9%)
$46,800 + $33,000
$79,800
2015
$1,204 (+2.8%)
$41,700 + $29,700
$71,400
2014
$1,172 (+4.4%)
$48,800 + $27,200
$76,000
2013
$1,122 (−10.7%)
$48,800 + $27,200
$76,000
2012
$1,257 (+2.8%)
$45,550 + $24,500
$70,050
2011
$1,223 (−3.9%)
$56,900 + $29,900
$86,800
2010
$1,272 (+24.9%)
$61,000 + $30,000
$91,000
2009
$1,019
$76,400 + $27,500
$103,900
Tax history for 13151 Independence Rd SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,079 (+11.3%)
$173,800 + $60,400
$234,200
2025
$1,868 (+2.8%)
$173,800 + $60,400
$234,200
2024
$1,817 (+17.7%)
$148,700 + $57,900
$206,600
2023
$1,543 (−24.2%)
$138,400 + $62,700
$201,100
2022
$2,036 (+57.7%)
$118,100 + $64,500
$182,600
2021
$1,291 (−7.2%)
$147,400 + $44,200
$191,600
2020
$1,392 (+9.6%)
$71,000 + $37,400
$108,400
2019
$1,270 (−8.3%)
$62,200 + $35,700
$97,900
2018
$1,385 (+14.8%)
$61,800 + $30,100
$91,900
2017
$1,206 (+9.9%)
$61,800 + $30,100
$91,900
2016
$1,097 (−8.9%)
$46,800 + $33,000
$79,800
2015
$1,204 (+2.8%)
$41,700 + $29,700
$71,400
2014
$1,172 (+4.4%)
$48,800 + $27,200
$76,000
2013
$1,122 (−10.7%)
$48,800 + $27,200
$76,000
2012
$1,257 (+2.8%)
$45,550 + $24,500
$70,050
2011
$1,223 (−3.9%)
$56,900 + $29,900
$86,800
2010
$1,272 (+24.9%)
$61,000 + $30,000
$91,000
2009
$1,019
$76,400 + $27,500
$103,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Wood
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Style Type: Cabin
Building Construction Quality: Low
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 700
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 700
Building Sq. Ft: 700
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SECTION 14 TOWNSHIP 15 RANGE 4W NW NW NLY OF INDEPENDENCE RD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 784,080
School Tax District: ROCHESTER
Municipality Type: 490
Municipality Name: CITY OF ROCHESTER
Acres: 18
Zoning Code: RRR1/5
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL SINGLE
State Use Description: RESIDENCES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 700
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 18 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Thurston County
APN: 14514220300
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Grand Mound Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
5/10
Rochester Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
7/10
Rochester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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