Listing provided courtesy of John L. Scott/Yelm. Bought with The Home Connection.

Off market dec 2006 for $399K

$681,909

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,602/mo

•

2,800

sq ft

8540 Rathbun Rd SE, Yelm, WA 98597

About this home

Amazing location, beautiful home! Just 2 minutes to Yelm. Great view of Mt. Rainier from your vine covered deck. Lovely pasture & huge trees at the end of the road make this your own private paradise. Adjacent to miles of horse trails. 2 huge master suites. Dowstairs could be a Mother-in-law unit w/kitchen, LR, full bath and bedroom. Wood burning fireplace. Well has an extra filtration system. AHS Warranty included. 2 additional 5 acre lots available @ $199,000 each.

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

4.87 acresLot Size

$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • John L. Scott/Yelm

Bought with • The Home Connection

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26134292

Redfin Estimate

$681,909

$283K since sold in December 2006$14K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 37% higher than the average sale price ($498K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$600,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,013 sq ft
14833 89th Ave SE, Yelm, WA 98597
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SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$500,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,152 sq ft
14843 Prairie Vista Loop SE, Yelm, WA 98597
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SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$365,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,481 sq ft
14751 89th Ave SE, Yelm, WA 98597
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SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$489,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,649 sq ft
14831 Prairie Vista Loop SE, Yelm, WA 98597
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SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$533,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,587 sq ft
14864 89th Ave SE, Yelm, WA 98597
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SOLD BY REDFIN MAR 3, 2026
$500,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,050 sq ft
14921 Prairie Vista Loop, Yelm, WA 98597
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Market trends in 98597, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.5%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$485K

$623 MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

135

22 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW
$599,975
4 beds2.5 baths2,549 sq ft
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NEW
$175,000
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
10141 Grove Rd SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Adam Schmier • RE/MAX Country
$352,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,918 sq ft
22222 Bluewater Dr SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Chad Link • Elite Properties
VIDEO TOUR
$299,000
2 beds1 bath864 sq ft
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Kari Montgomery • Keller Williams Realty
3D WALKTHROUGH
$449,950
3 beds2 baths1,498 sq ft
18315 Avonwood Ct SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Rick Simpson • John L. Scott/Yelm
$339,950
3 beds2 baths1,782 sq ft
8611 Sequoia Ct SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Quincy Qualls • John L. Scott Lacey
VIDEO TOUR
$499,000
2 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
17142 Lakepoint Dr SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Aubrey Davenport • eXp Realty
VIDEO TOUR
$134,900
3 beds2 baths1,182 sq ft
8915 Wilkensen Rd Unit 2A, Yelm, WA 98597
Kim Sorenson • eXp Realty
$530,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,114 sq ft
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Amanda Cozar • eXp Realty
$699,950
3 beds2 baths2,307 sq ft
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Brad Harper • CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty
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Sale history for 8540 Rathbun Rd SE

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,794 (−8.6%)

$207,600 + $317,100

$524,700

2025

$4,151 (−24.7%)

$207,600 + $317,100

$524,700

2024

$5,514 (+1.5%)

$195,700 + $365,500

$561,200

2023

$5,435 (−2.1%)

$184,400 + $387,700

$572,100

2022

$5,549 (+9.2%)

$135,500 + $448,700

$584,200

2021

$5,080 (+11.9%)

$154,600 + $354,300

$508,900

2020

$4,540 (+28.8%)

$116,800 + $289,900

$406,700

2019

$3,525 (−12.0%)

$105,500 + $247,700

$353,200

2018

$4,006 (+15.2%)

$84,900 + $211,300

$296,200

2017

$3,477 (+4.5%)

$84,900 + $211,300

$296,200

2016

$3,328 (+5.7%)

$84,150 + $180,600

$264,750

2015

$3,149 (−8.8%)

$83,800 + $157,300

$241,100

2014

$3,454 (+14.6%)

$95,250 + $143,400

$238,650

2013

$3,012 (−1.9%)

$95,250 + $143,400

$238,650

2012

$3,072 (−1.7%)

$73,300 + $127,200

$200,500

2011

$3,126 (−3.2%)

$87,950 + $139,100

$227,050

2010

$3,229 (−14.0%)

$97,200 + $152,800

$250,000

2009

$3,754

$116,650 + $172,200

$288,850

Tax history for 8540 Rathbun Rd SE

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,794 (−8.6%)

$207,600 + $317,100

$524,700

2025

$4,151 (−24.7%)

$207,600 + $317,100

$524,700

2024

$5,514 (+1.5%)

$195,700 + $365,500

$561,200

2023

$5,435 (−2.1%)

$184,400 + $387,700

$572,100

2022

$5,549 (+9.2%)

$135,500 + $448,700

$584,200

2021

$5,080 (+11.9%)

$154,600 + $354,300

$508,900

2020

$4,540 (+28.8%)

$116,800 + $289,900

$406,700

2019

$3,525 (−12.0%)

$105,500 + $247,700

$353,200

2018

$4,006 (+15.2%)

$84,900 + $211,300

$296,200

2017

$3,477 (+4.5%)

$84,900 + $211,300

$296,200

2016

$3,328 (+5.7%)

$84,150 + $180,600

$264,750

2015

$3,149 (−8.8%)

$83,800 + $157,300

$241,100

2014

$3,454 (+14.6%)

$95,250 + $143,400

$238,650

2013

$3,012 (−1.9%)

$95,250 + $143,400

$238,650

2012

$3,072 (−1.7%)

$73,300 + $127,200

$200,500

2011

$3,126 (−3.2%)

$87,950 + $139,100

$227,050

2010

$3,229 (−14.0%)

$97,200 + $152,800

$250,000

2009

$3,754

$116,650 + $172,200

$288,850

*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

4.58 Acres

Year renovated

1991

Sq. Ft.

2,952

Year built

1980

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Thurston County

APN

21714230106

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: 2
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
# of Beds Lower: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1

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

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Split

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Heat Pump, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Double Oven
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood Products

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,800
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Pasture, Wooded

Lot Information
Site Features: Deck,Fenced-Fully,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
Lot Features: Dead End Street
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 4.87
Lot Size Dimensions: 247x871 +/-
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,728
Tax Year: 2006

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, Private Financing Available, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well, Private
Water Company: Well
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: Septic System, Electric, Wood, Individual Well
Water Heater Location: electric
Water Heater Type: electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

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

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: false
Directions: From Yelm. South past High school, left on 93rd to end, R on Rathbun to end.
Topography: Equestrian,Rolling

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,952
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Thurston County
APN: 21714230106

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, August 11, 2006

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Home Information
Living Area: 2,800
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2800
MLS Square Footage Source: seller
Building Area Total: 2800
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Split

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Schools

Southworth Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Yelm Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

6/10

Yelm High School 12

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 87° 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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$648,000 – $785,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8530 Rathbun Rd SE, Yelm, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$309,914
8810 Rathbun Rd SE, Yelm, WA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2478 Sq. Ft.	$941,271

Address	Redfin Estimate
8832 Rathbun Rd SE, Yelm, WA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3524 Sq. Ft.	$799,323
8740 Rathbun Rd SE, Yelm, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$603,477

Address	Redfin Estimate
8940 Rathbun Rd SE, Yelm, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2148 Sq. Ft.	$658,671
8742 Rathbun Rd SE, Yelm, WA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2055 Sq. Ft.	$608,454

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