Build your dream home on this beautiful 0.54-acre rural property nestled alongside picturesque Cowiche Creek. Located at the end of the scenic Cowiche Trail, you'll enjoy direct access to incredible hiking and the peaceful surroundings that make this area so special. A major advantage is that power is already installed and the property is served by a community well, helping reduce the time and expense of preparing your future homesite. Located within the Highland School District while still offering convenient access to West Valley amenities, this property combines privacy with accessibility. The existing RV and metal structure will be removed prior to closing, allowing you to start with a clean slate. Don't miss this opportunity to own a ready-to-build parcel in one of the Yakima Valley's most beautiful settings!
Directions: West on Summitview, right on Weikel Rd.
Home design
Land (residential)
Construction
Vacant land — no structures listed
Utilities
Well water
Electricity available
No sewer (septic or alternative required)
Sale and tax history for 553 Weikel Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
YAMLS #26-2234
Jul 31, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2026
Listed
$79,000
YAMLS #21-181
Apr 1, 2021
Sold
$65,000
Jan 28, 2021
Listed
$72,000
Beautiful rural property next to Cowiche Creek, lovely spot for your dream home! . 54 total acres, land is located in Highland school district but also close to West Valley area. Lot sits at the end of the beautiful Cowiche Trail, perfect for hiking! Community well and power is installed. Amazing piece of property, don't wait!
YAMLS #14-2165
Oct 7, 2014
Sold
$43,000
Jul 11, 2014
Listed
$43,000
Ready to build lot with power, septic and water. Cowiche creek runs along the property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$341 (−34.4%)
$58,400
2025
$519 (+12.0%)
$58,400
2024
$464 (−2.0%)
$52,400
2023
$473 (−5.2%)
$48,000
2022
$499 (+4.5%)
$48,000
2021
$477 (+8.7%)
$44,500
2020
$439 (+5.8%)
$44,500
2019
$415 (−14.6%)
$36,700 + $1,100
$37,800
2018
$486 (+5.7%)
$36,700 + $1,000
$37,700
2017
$460 (−3.2%)
$36,400 + $1,100
$37,500
2016
$475 (+3.7%)
$36,400 + $1,100
$37,500
2015
$458
$36,400 + $1,200
$37,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Vacant Land
County
Yakima County
APN
171311-12003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
AG
Agriculture District
The purpose of the Agriculture AG district is to preserve and maintain areas for the continued practice of agriculture by limiting the creation of small lots, permitting only those new uses that are compatible with agricultural activities, protection of agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance, and providing measures to notify and separate especially sensitive land uses from customary and innovative agricultural land management practices. The AG district implements the Comprehensive Plan that calls for the preservation of agricultural lands.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Housing-Mobile home park
Historical weather
Yakima, WA • 98908
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
37
27
39
29
53
37
61
41
71
49
77
56
86
62
84
63
78
58
59
42
45
36
40
32
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
12.3 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 553 Weikel Rd
$77,326
$1,674 under list price of $79K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $130K to $845K.