Sold936d on market
18242 Empire St SW
Rochester, WA, 98579 • 98579 • Thurston County
$399,000
$266/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,500Sqft
0.45 acLot
1994Built
Property DNA
Rochester
98579
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Laminate · Bath Off Primary · Ceiling Fan(s) · Dining Room · Fireplace
1 Fireplace
Pellet Stove · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Detached Garage
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 936 days ago · 2 views · Top 6% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
2 views
People checking out this listing
936 days on market
Established listing
$266/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 6% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1994
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem that offers the perfect blend of comfort and versatility. This lovely home features a spacious garage, ideal for parking your vehicles or utilizing as a workshop for your creative projects. Inside, you'll be greeted with an inviting and well-lit living spaces. Step outside to discover a tranquil backyard, perfect for entertaining guests or simply relaxing after a long day with a built-in fireplace and lots of beautiful paver work. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a home with both practical amenities and character. Schedule a showing today and make this house your new home!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights built-in fireplace, spacious garage, and well-lit living spaces as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,484/month
Principal & Interest$1,952
Property Tax$399
Insurance$133
Down payment20% ($79,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $319,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1994
HeatingFireplace, Heat Pump, Electric, Pellet
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.45 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionFair
Year built1994
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Heat Pump, Electric, Pellet
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerIndividual Well, Company: Well / Septic Tank, Company: Septic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot0.45 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98579
Annual tax$2,630
Parcel31501200104
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher_
Refrigerator_
StoveRange_
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Laminate
Heating
Fireplace
Heat Pump
Electric
Pellet
Fireplace
Pellet Stove
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Laminate
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Fireplace
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Fenced-Fully
Shop
Utilities
Xfinity
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market936
Est. value$447,100
Est. rent$2,331/mo
Tax rate0.81%
Price/sqft$266
On marketSep 9, 2023
PostedJul 20, 2023
Last sold$399,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedSep 18, 2023
Tour days6
Views2
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Rochester, WA, 98579
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 13, 2023Sold$399,000$266NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 13, 2023Pending Sale$399,000$266NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 9, 2023Listed For Sale$399,000$266NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 25, 2023Pending Sale$399,000$266NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 20, 2023Listed For Sale$399,000$266NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 13, 2017Sold$216,000$144NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 29, 2017Pending Sale$210,000$140John L Scott Real Estate
Aug 19, 2017Listed For Sale$210,000$140John L Scott Real Estate
Jan 22, 2017Listing Removed$189,950$127John L Scott Real Estate
Oct 14, 2016Listed For Sale$189,950$127John L Scott Real Estate
May 7, 2004Sold$140,900$94NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 19, 2003Sold$139,845$93Public Record
Sold$399,000
Sep 13, 2023•$266/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$399,000
Aug 13, 2023•$266/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$399,000
Aug 9, 2023•$266/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$399,000
Jul 25, 2023•$266/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$399,000
Jul 20, 2023•$266/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$216,000
Nov 13, 2017•$144/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$210,000
Aug 29, 2017•$140/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$210,000
Aug 19, 2017•$140/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listing Removed$189,950
Jan 22, 2017•$127/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$189,950
Oct 14, 2016•$127/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Sold$140,900
May 7, 2004•$94/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$139,845
Nov 19, 2003•$93/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$3,090$355,200
Apr 7, 2023$2,914$335,300
Apr 7, 2022$2,628$326,200
Apr 7, 2021$2,769$268,400
Apr 7, 2020$2,489$221,500
Apr 7, 2019$2,459$205,900
Apr 7, 2018$2,761$209,700
Apr 7, 2017$2,223$179,400
Apr 7, 2016$2,223$164,600
Apr 7, 2014$2,223$153,250
Apr 7, 2013—$146,350
Apr 7, 2012$2,063—
Apr 7, 2011——
Apr 7, 2010——
Apr 7, 2009$2,043—
Apr 7, 2008——
Apr 7, 2007$1,859—
Apr 7, 2006$2,510—
Apr 7, 2005$1,330—
Apr 7, 2004——
Apr 7, 2002——
Apr 7, 2001$1,576$97,700
Apr 7, 2000$1,390$97,700
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Local context around this listing
Rochester, WA • Thurston County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
98579
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