Last Sold Price
3 beds1,820 sqft$165/sqft
8231 James Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579

Description

Don't miss this charming single level home that is turn key and ready for it's new owners! Features all new surfaces inside such as flooring, quartz counters, cabinets, lighting and hardware, plumbing and electrical have all been updated, new roof, vinyl windows, oversized 2 car garage, the list goes on and on. Outside has a nice level flat lot that is fully fenced with a covered outbuilding! Close proximity to schools, dining, & freeway access!Don't miss this charming single level home that is turn key and ready for it's new owners! Features all new surfaces inside such as flooring, quartz counters, cabinets, lighting and hardware, plumbing and electrical have all been updated, new roof, vinyl windows, oversized 2 car garage, the list goes on and on. Outside has a nice level flat lot that is fully fenced with a covered outbuilding! Close proximity to schools, dining, & freeway access!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/16/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 8231 James Road Southwest

Status
MLS #
1539295
Days on Market
1
Cumulative Days on Market
1
Taxes
$2,062 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1955
Lot Size
0.57 AC / 24,700 SF
Community Name
Rochester
School District
Rochester
View
Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Entry Date
11-07-2019
Sewer
Septic Tank

Location

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Building Information for 8231 James Road Southwest

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,700 SF

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Property Information for 8231 James Road Southwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gated Entry, Outbuildings, RV Parking
  • Area: 455 - Rochester
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: I-5 S to exit 88, Right 2 lanes onto US-12 W/Old Hwy 99, Left onto Old Hwy 9 SW, Right onto Carpenter Rd, Right onto 197th, curve Left & cont. to Carper Rd, Right onto James Rd SW, home on Left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2019
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 2
  • 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: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplaces Lower: 0
  • Fireplaces Main: 0
  • Fireplaces Upper: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Laminate, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, High Tech Cabling, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Utility Room
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Utility Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Partially Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Well
  • Power Production Type: Electric
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Electricity Available
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1987
  • Photos Count: 25
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Open Space, Secluded
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 56202300501
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1820
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1372
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1820.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 8231 James Road Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2019

Sold

NWMLS #1539295

$299,990
Dec 10, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #659385545

$299,709

+34.0% / yr

Nov 8, 2019

Pending

NWMLS #1539295

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2019

Sold

NWMLS #1539295

$299,990
12/10/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #659385545

$299,709

+34.0% / yr

11/08/2019

Pending

NWMLS #1539295

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Public Records for 8231 James Road Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$132,000Additions$343,000Total$475,000
Tax Record2026$90 ($7 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,372 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,372 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated2012CountyTHURSTONAPN5620-23-00501Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8231 James 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

H.E.A.R.T. 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8231 James Road Southwest, Rochester, WA 98579
$299,990
3
1,820
24,700
$355,000
3
1,338
223,027
$169,000
3
1,188
47,800
$325,000
3
1,296
89,298
$140,000
298,386
3
1
1,496
132,422

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