Sold
Last Sold Price
$459,900
3 beds1,768 sqft

8123 James Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579

Description

Amazing country living opportunity in the heart of Rochester! This once in a lifetime 3.4 acre property in the Rochester School District features newly updated 2nd floor & kitchen areas. Fantastic garden style landscaping in several locations throughout the property complete with RV parking with 30 amp & 50 amp hookups! Beautiful fully finished office or entertainment space in separate outbuilding, as well as a great income opportunity with a second fully finished 2 bedroom home!Amazing country living opportunity in the heart of Rochester! This once in a lifetime 3.4 acre property in the Rochester School District features newly updated 2nd floor & kitchen areas. Fantastic garden style landscaping in several locations throughout the property complete with RV parking with 30 amp & 50 amp hookups! Beautiful fully finished office or entertainment space in separate outbuilding, as well as a great income opportunity with a second fully finished 2 bedroom home!
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.4 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$260/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Jay Meierhofer 360.701.1652 jasonmeierhofer@gmail.com • Northfork Realty
  • Listed by: Jason Watt 360.701.1652 jewfzr@gmail.com • Northfork Realty
Listing closed: 12/04/2020 12:00 AM
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1665576
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$485,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

Rochester, WA

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Property information

8123 James Road Southwest

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,659 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Thurston County
  • Community Name: Rochester
  • School District: Rochester
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 09-18-2020
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 3.40 AC / 148,104 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 455 - Rochester
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: I-5 S to exit 88, R onto Hwy 12/Old Hwy 99 SW, to Hwy 12, L to Denmark St SW, L to James Rd. I-5 N to exit 88, L onto Hwy 12/Old Hwy 99 SW, to Hwy 12, L to Denmark St SW, L to James Rd.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No

Taxes and HOA Information

  • Tax Year: 2020

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking

Interior and Exterior Features

Bathroom Information

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

Bedroom Information

  • ADU Beds: 2
  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Features: Laminate, Dining Room
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-Upper, Den/Office-Upper, Bathroom Full-Upper, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Bedroom, Den/Office, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced

Property

Utilities

  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Water Company: Individual Well
  • Power Production Type: Electric
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet, Septic System, Electricity Available

Property and Assessments

  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Equestrian,Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: County Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 38

Lot Information

  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 09410008000
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2392
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture
  • Building Area Total: 1768.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Rental

Rent Information

  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History

8123 James Road Southwest

DateEventPrice
Dec 4, 2020

Sold

NWMLS #1665576

$459,900
Nov 30, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685085112

$459,900
Oct 10, 2020

Pending

NWMLS #1665576

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DateEventPrice
12/04/2020

Sold

NWMLS #1665576

$459,900
11/30/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685085112

$459,900
10/10/2020

Pending

NWMLS #1665576

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Public records

8123 James Road Southwest

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,768 SqFt

Above Ground SqFt

1,768 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

148,104 SqFt

Schools

Near 8123 James 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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