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Listing provided courtesy of Reward Intl Real Estate. Bought with Reward Intl Real Estate.

Off Market Jan 2000 for $177K

$453,228

•

1,100

sq ft

8938 James Rd, Rochester, WA 98579

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

5.9 acresLot Size

$412Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by • Reward Intl Real Estate

Bought with • Reward Intl Real Estate

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #33170825

Redfin Estimate

$453,228

$276K since sold in January 2000$24K since August

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This home's estimate is 9.9% lower than the average sale price ($503K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$570,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,400 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$450,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,768 sq ft
18040 Mi Ln SW, Rochester, WA 98579
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$599,950
C
3 beds1 bath1,032 sq ft
19132 Albany St SW, Rochester, WA 98579
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$465,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,448 sq ft
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SOLD APR 9, 2026
$315,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,030 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$619,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,861 sq ft
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Market trends in 98579, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$547K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

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1 MoM

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$395,000
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$549,900
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$980,000
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Jason Watt • Northfork Realty
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Sale history for 8938 James Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,020 (+18.5%)

$127,400 + $221,100

$348,500

2025

$2,549 (+1.1%)

$127,400 + $221,100

$348,500

2024

$2,521 (+16.4%)

$109,500 + $178,700

$288,200

2023

$2,167 (−13.7%)

$97,700 + $188,000

$285,700

2022

$2,509 (+60.0%)

$70,700 + $193,100

$263,800

2021

$1,569 (−10.8%)

$89,300 + $150,600

$239,900

2020

$1,759 (+12.2%)

$44,500 + $90,400

$134,900

2019

$1,568 (−9.7%)

$49,000 + $77,800

$126,800

2018

$1,737 (+16.6%)

$45,800 + $72,000

$117,800

2017

$1,490 (+6.2%)

$45,800 + $72,000

$117,800

2016

$1,403 (+4.1%)

$33,450 + $67,700

$101,150

2015

$1,348 (+2.2%)

$32,800 + $61,400

$94,200

2014

$1,319 (−3.1%)

$33,600 + $53,600

$87,200

2013

$1,360 (−1.9%)

$33,600 + $53,600

$87,200

2012

$1,387 (−3.5%)

$36,200 + $50,900

$87,100

2011

$1,437 (+2.8%)

$41,350 + $55,900

$97,250

2010

$1,398 (−6.3%)

$50,300 + $58,700

$109,000

2009

$1,492

$54,700 + $61,000

$115,700

Tax history for 8938 James Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,020 (+18.5%)

$127,400 + $221,100

$348,500

2025

$2,549 (+1.1%)

$127,400 + $221,100

$348,500

2024

$2,521 (+16.4%)

$109,500 + $178,700

$288,200

2023

$2,167 (−13.7%)

$97,700 + $188,000

$285,700

2022

$2,509 (+60.0%)

$70,700 + $193,100

$263,800

2021

$1,569 (−10.8%)

$89,300 + $150,600

$239,900

2020

$1,759 (+12.2%)

$44,500 + $90,400

$134,900

2019

$1,568 (−9.7%)

$49,000 + $77,800

$126,800

2018

$1,737 (+16.6%)

$45,800 + $72,000

$117,800

2017

$1,490 (+6.2%)

$45,800 + $72,000

$117,800

2016

$1,403 (+4.1%)

$33,450 + $67,700

$101,150

2015

$1,348 (+2.2%)

$32,800 + $61,400

$94,200

2014

$1,319 (−3.1%)

$33,600 + $53,600

$87,200

2013

$1,360 (−1.9%)

$33,600 + $53,600

$87,200

2012

$1,387 (−3.5%)

$36,200 + $50,900

$87,100

2011

$1,437 (+2.8%)

$41,350 + $55,900

$97,250

2010

$1,398 (−6.3%)

$50,300 + $58,700

$109,000

2009

$1,492

$54,700 + $61,000

$115,700

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.05 Acres

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

1,140

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Thurston County

APN

13504340500

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Bedrooms Main: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Exterior

Building Information
Roof: Composition, Metal

Property Information
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 5.9
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,800
Tax Year: 98

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out
Buyer Financing: Other

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

School Information
High School District: Rochester

Location Information
Directions: I-5 EXIT 88-B, WEST TO DENMARK ST, WEST ON JAMES RD

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,140
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Thurston County
APN: 13504340500

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 3.5
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, May 3, 1999

Home Information
Calculated Square Footage: 1100
MLS Square Footage Source: ASSR
Building Area Total: 1100
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Block
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Grand Mound Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

5/10

Rochester Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Rochester High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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 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

Rochester, WA • 98579

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$431,000 – $522,000

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Home values near 8938 James Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9040 James Road Southwest, Rochester, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1264 Sq. Ft.	$502,198
9129 James Road Southwest, Rochester, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1972 Sq. Ft.	$464,414

Address	Redfin Estimate
9102 James Road Southwest, Rochester, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2322 Sq. Ft.	$761,241
9101 James Road Southwest, Rochester, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1668 Sq. Ft.	$507,159

Address	Redfin Estimate
9112 James Road Southwest, Rochester, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2112 Sq. Ft.	$634,122
9117 James Road Southwest, Rochester, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2980 Sq. Ft.	$642,720

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