Sold
Last Sold Price
$151,000
2 beds840 sqft

11536 Independence Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579

Description

Fish from your own private riverbank while owning your own piece of history! This was the original 'Riverside' schoolhouse and moved to this property in 1951. A charming two bedroom, one bath set on 35 acres of lush green haying fields. Majestic weeping willows provide shade for those warm summer days. Water has never come over swale up to house! Country living with easy I-5 access.Fish from your own private riverbank while owning your own piece of history! This was the original 'Riverside' schoolhouse and moved to this property in 1951. A charming two bedroom, one bath set on 35 acres of lush green haying fields. Majestic weeping willows provide shade for those warm summer days. Water has never come over swale up to house! Country living with easy I-5 access.
Single FamilyProperty Type
35 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$180/sq ftPrice per sq ft
  • Listed by: Carol Tillman 360.273.3333 • Reward Intl Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/11/2009 12:00 AM
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 29088470
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Property information

11536 Independence Road Southwest

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,847 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Thurston County
  • Community Name: Rochester
  • School District: Rochester
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 0
  • Total Covered Parking: 0
  • Entry Date: 06-19-2009
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 35.00 AC / 1,524,600 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Outbuildings
  • Area: 455 - Rochester
  • Elementary School: Grand Mound Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rochester Mid
  • High School: Rochester High
  • Directions: I-5 Exit 88. West on Hwy 12 to Albany. Left on Albany. Right at Swede Hall on 185th. Becomes Independence. Across bridge to property on right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes

Taxes and HOA Information

  • Tax Year: 2009

Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Bathroom Information

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0

Bedroom Information

  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplaces Lower: 0
  • Fireplaces Main: 0
  • Fireplaces Upper: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Water Heater Location: Electric
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-None, Bathroom Full-None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bedroom, Bathroom Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront Description: River Access

Property

Utilities

  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Other-See Remarks,Stove/Free Standing
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Power Production Type: Electric
  • Utilities: Septic System, Electricity Available, Individual Well

Property and Assessments

  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 1

Lot Information

  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 14501430000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 840
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 804
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 504
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 840.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Multi Family

Building Details

  • Number Of Units Total: 0

Rental

Rent Information

  • Occupant Type: Tenant

Property History

11536 Independence Road Southwest

DateEventPrice
Aug 11, 2009

Sold

NWMLS #29088470

$151,000
Aug 5, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #273467092

$151,000
Jul 15, 2009

Pending

NWMLS #29088470

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DateEventPrice
08/11/2009

Sold

NWMLS #29088470

$151,000
08/05/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #273467092

$151,000
07/15/2009

Pending

NWMLS #29088470

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Public records

11536 Independence Road Southwest

Beds

0

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,392 SqFt

Above Ground SqFt

1,392 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

1,524,600 SqFt

Schools

Near 11536 Independence Road Southwest

This home is within Rochester School District.

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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