Listed by Dave Champagne • Castle Realty Inc. Bought with Castle Realty Inc.

Off market jul 2011 for $580K

$1,969,470

Studio

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1,200

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16549 Vail Rd SE, Yelm, WA 98597

About this home

Secluded 53 acres of lofty hills, fertile valley & picturesque riverfront. North half of property is comprised of elevated plateau, 520' feet elevation (that is 100 feet above valley floor). Summit has beautiful views of valley & Mt. Rainier AND many level acres for building sites, accessible by gravel drive (power is in). PLUS a 3,200 sq ft 'quonset' shop w/county approved residence - assessed value $175k. Prelim subdivision approved (four 5 acre lots & two 16 acre lots*).

Single-familyProperty Type

2002Year Built

53.18 acresLot Size

$1,641Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Dave Champagne • Castle Realty Inc

Bought with Dave Champagne • Castle Realty Inc

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #143849

Redfin Estimate

$1,969,470

$1.4M since sold in July 2011$147K since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history

This home's estimate is 100.7% higher than the average sale price ($982K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,120,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths3,777 sq ft
14925 159th Ln SE, Yelm, WA 98597
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,300,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths4,988 sq ft
17317 Topaz Loop St, Yelm, WA 98597
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$899,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,522 sq ft
14710 Regal Ln SE, Yelm, WA 98597
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$985,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths3,192 sq ft
15425 Smith Prairie Rd SE, Yelm, WA 98597
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$885,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,234 sq ft
19306 128th Ave SE, Yelm, WA 98597
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$700,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,385 sq ft
19731 161st Way SE, Yelm, WA 98597

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Market trends in 98597, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$490K

$188 MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

157

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$500,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,013 sq ft
10544 Farwest Ct SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Michelle Wallace • Keller Williams Realty PS
$430,000
3 beds1 bath1,104 sq ft
113 View Dr NW, Yelm, WA 98597
Tanya Palacios • Keller Williams Realty PS
$389,950
2 beds1 bath1,088 sq ft
17621 SE Vine Ln, Yelm, WA 98597
Willie Pearson • Yelm Windermere
3D WALKTHROUGH
$469,000
3 beds3 baths1,914 sq ft
10728 Tucannon Ct SE, Yelm, WA 98597
RonMc McCullah • Dove Realty, Inc.
$899,950
4 beds2.5 baths2,696 sq ft
11310 Harris Rd SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Paul Williams • Paul Williams Real Estate LLC
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$524,900
3 beds2.5 baths2,175 sq ft
9552 Tyler Terrace Ct SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Summer Hocking • Engel & Volkers Chambers Bay
$329,900
2 beds1 bath848 sq ft
21843 Crest Ln SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Kristen Steinman • Keller Williams Realty
$500,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,797 sq ft
15136 Iverson Loop SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Korey Pisha • Skyline Properties, Inc.
$799,999
3 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
15329 104th Ave SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Elizabeth Foster • eXp Realty
$724,999
3 beds2.5 baths2,554 sq ft
14234 123rd Ave SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Brian Foote • Carrier Capital Real Estate
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Sale history for 16549 Vail Rd SE

Public record

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Thurston County

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Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Last updated by owner on Apr 11, 2023.

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: 2
Parking Features: RV Parking
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Concrete, French Doors, Loft, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Flooring: Concrete

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: See Remarks

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Access
Waterfront Footage: 1062'

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,200
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 2,000
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Average
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space, Pasture

Lot Information
Site Features: Gated Entry,RV Parking,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Open Space, Secluded, Value In Land
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 53.1799
Lot Size Dimensions: 2670 x 1100
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,556
Tax Year: 2010

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Water Company: Well
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: Septic System, Propane, Individual Well

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Prairie Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Ridgeline Mid
High School: Yelm High12
High School District: Yelm

Location Information
Directions: From Yelm: South on Vail, driveway on right shortly after 163rd. Private drive has gate with horse-head sign. Not access without permission.
Topography: Equestrian,Level,Rolling,Sloped

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Thurston County
APN: —

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 11, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, October 15, 2010

Green Information
Power Production Type: Propane

Home Information
Living Area: 1,200
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1200
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1200
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Slab
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Yelm Prairie Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.4mi

6/10

Ridgeline Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi

7/10

Yelm High School 12

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 88° 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, 9 days in 30 years

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Yelm, WA • 98597

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 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

$1.87M – $2.27M

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Home values near 16549 Vail Rd SE

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16545 Vail Road Southeast, Yelm, WA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5860 Sq. Ft.	$2,092,526
15526 Vail Cut Off Road Southeast, Rainier, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2130 Sq. Ft.	$619,586

Address	Redfin Estimate
15640 Vail Cut Off Road Southeast, Rainier, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2112 Sq. Ft.	$546,633
15403 159th Lane Southeast, Yelm, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$704,030

Address	Redfin Estimate
15602 Vail Cut Off Road Southeast, Rainier, WA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2776 Sq. Ft.	$626,223
15631 159th Lane Southeast, Yelm, WA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$1,169,223

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