Listed by Jay Meierhofer • Northfork Realty. Bought with Keller Williams South Sound.
Off Market Dec 2020 for $459K
$600,972
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,768
sq ft
8123 James Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579
About this home
Amazing country living opportunity in the heart of Rochester! This once in a lifetime 3.4 acre property in the Rochester School District features newly updated 2nd floor & kitchen areas. Fantastic garden style landscaping in several locations throughout the property complete with RV parking with 30 amp & 50 amp hookups! Beautiful fully finished office or entertainment space in separate outbuilding, as well as a great income opportunity with a second fully finished 2 bedroom home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
3.4 acresLot Size
$340Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jay Meierhofer• Northfork Realty
Listed by Jason Watt• Northfork Realty
Bought with Tonia DeBeaux• Keller Williams South Sound
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.4 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
1,768
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Thurston County
APN
09410008000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 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
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Beds Upper: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Upper
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Interior Features
Interior Features: Laminate, Dining Room
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Second Living Quarters Information
ADU # of Beds: 2
ADU # of Baths: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl, Wood Products
Property Information
Style Code: 12 - 2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture
Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 3.4
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,659
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Water Company: Individual Well
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: High Speed Internet, Septic System, Electricity Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Rochester
Location Information
Directions: I-5 S to exit 88, R onto Hwy 12/Old Hwy 99 SW, to Hwy 12, L to Denmark St SW, L to James Rd. I-5 N to exit 88, L onto Hwy 12/Old Hwy 99 SW, to Hwy 12, L to Denmark St SW, L to James Rd.
Topography: Equestrian,Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,768
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Thurston County
APN: 09410008000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, September 18, 2020
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric
Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2392
MLS Square Footage Source: County Records
Building Area Total: 1768
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Grand Mound Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Rochester Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Rochester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 14 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.
8.6 hrs
1.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$571,000 – $692,000
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