8938 James Rd SW is a 720 square foot house on a 1.85 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on January 31, 1997 for $139,500. Based on Redfin's Rochester data, we estimate the home's value is $383,532.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
1.85 acresLot Size
$533Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$383,532
$244K since sold in January 1997$5,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 15.8% lower than the average sale price ($456K) 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
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: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Rambler
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JAMES SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 720
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 720
Building Sq. Ft: 720
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: JAMES SUB PT LS 3 & 6 BEING PTN LOT 3 LL-0294 VOL 2 PG 334
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 3
Land Sq. Ft: 80,586
Legal Lot Number: 3
School Tax District: ROCHESTER
Municipality Type: 490
Municipality Name: CITY OF ROCHESTER
Acres: 1.85
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Thurston County
APN: 56200300103
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Grand Mound Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Rochester Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Rochester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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 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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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
$365,000 – $442,000
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