Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds840 sqft$180/sqft
11536 Independence Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579
Single FamilyProperty Type
35 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$180/sq ftPrice per sq ft

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.
  • 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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$165,000

Avg days on market

90

Sale-to-list ratio

86.2%

Rochester, WA

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Property Information for 11536 Independence Road Southwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,847 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • 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 for 11536 Independence Road Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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

DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 11536 Independence Road Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$248,500Additions$203,700Total$452,200
Tax Record2026$3,922 ($327 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,392 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,392 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,524,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1953ZoningLTACountyTHURSTONAPN14501430000

Schools near 11536 Independence Road Southwest

This home is within Rochester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rochester Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Grand Mound Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Rochester Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rochester High School
Public9 to 12

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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