8311 James Rd SW is a 1,364 square foot house on a 2.02 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Rochester data, we estimate the home's value is $481,051.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
2.02 acresLot Size
$353Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$481,051
$4,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.6% lower than the average sale price ($494K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,922 (+10.3%)
$178,900 + $280,800
$459,700
2025
$3,556 (+8.6%)
$178,900 + $280,800
$459,700
2024
$3,274 (+19.9%)
$170,500 + $239,400
$409,900
2023
$2,730 (−16.1%)
$134,100 + $243,500
$377,600
2022
$3,254 (+17.9%)
$92,700 + $246,300
$339,000
2021
$2,761 (−11.2%)
$116,400 + $200,300
$316,700
2020
$3,109 (+15.2%)
$63,400 + $182,900
$246,300
2019
$2,698 (−10.3%)
$70,500 + $161,100
$231,600
2018
$3,007 (+13.8%)
$62,500 + $147,800
$210,300
2017
$2,642 (+5.8%)
$62,500 + $147,800
$210,300
2016
$2,498 (+3.6%)
$53,700 + $132,600
$186,300
2015
$2,412 (+3.9%)
$58,100 + $116,400
$174,500
2014
$2,321 (−2.0%)
$60,400 + $99,500
$159,900
2013
$2,368 (+4.0%)
$60,400 + $99,500
$159,900
2012
$2,277 (−2.4%)
$65,050 + $92,500
$157,550
2011
$2,334 (+0.9%)
$74,300 + $91,000
$165,300
2010
$2,313 (−6.5%)
$88,250 + $94,900
$183,150
2009
$2,474
$95,900 + $101,800
$197,700
Tax history for 8311 James Rd SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,922 (+10.3%)
$178,900 + $280,800
$459,700
2025
$3,556 (+8.6%)
$178,900 + $280,800
$459,700
2024
$3,274 (+19.9%)
$170,500 + $239,400
$409,900
2023
$2,730 (−16.1%)
$134,100 + $243,500
$377,600
2022
$3,254 (+17.9%)
$92,700 + $246,300
$339,000
2021
$2,761 (−11.2%)
$116,400 + $200,300
$316,700
2020
$3,109 (+15.2%)
$63,400 + $182,900
$246,300
2019
$2,698 (−10.3%)
$70,500 + $161,100
$231,600
2018
$3,007 (+13.8%)
$62,500 + $147,800
$210,300
2017
$2,642 (+5.8%)
$62,500 + $147,800
$210,300
2016
$2,498 (+3.6%)
$53,700 + $132,600
$186,300
2015
$2,412 (+3.9%)
$58,100 + $116,400
$174,500
2014
$2,321 (−2.0%)
$60,400 + $99,500
$159,900
2013
$2,368 (+4.0%)
$60,400 + $99,500
$159,900
2012
$2,277 (−2.4%)
$65,050 + $92,500
$157,550
2011
$2,334 (+0.9%)
$74,300 + $91,000
$165,300
2010
$2,313 (−6.5%)
$88,250 + $94,900
$183,150
2009
$2,474
$95,900 + $101,800
$197,700
*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 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Rambler
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JAMES SD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,364
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,364
Building Sq. Ft: 1,364
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: JAMES SD L22 BEG X ELN SEC 9 & NLN JAMES RD N63-25 W963.96F TO POB
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 3
Land Sq. Ft: 87,991
Legal Lot Number: 22
School Tax District: ROCHESTER
Municipality Type: 490
Municipality Name: CITY OF ROCHESTER
Acres: 2.02
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: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,364
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Thurston County
APN: 56202200100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Grand Mound Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Rochester Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Rochester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 89° 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
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Rochester, WA • 98579
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$457,000 – $554,000
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