8221 James Rd SW is a 1,700 square foot house on a 2.96 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 24, 2019 for $349,000. Based on Redfin's Rochester data, we estimate the home's value is $552,539.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
2.96 acresLot Size
$325Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$552,539
$204K since sold in September 2019$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 2.2% higher than the average sale price ($541K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 3/4 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Rambler
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JAMES SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,700
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,700
Building Sq. Ft: 1,700
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SECTION 09 TOWNSHIP 15 RANGE 3W JAMES SUBDIVISION LT PTN 21 & 23 DOCUMENT 8/44 DAF BAP ON E LN SEC 9 S1-36W 1386. 19F FR E 1/4 COR; BEING SLY DBRY JAMES RD; S1-36W 462.91F; N86-34W 250F; N6-
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 128,938
Legal Lot Number: 21
School Tax District: ROCHESTER
Municipality Type: 490
Municipality Name: CITY OF ROCHESTER
Acres: 2.96
Zoning Code: LTA
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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Thurston County
APN: 56202300600
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Grand Mound Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Rochester Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Rochester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Lifestyle
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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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$525,000 – $636,000
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