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12700 INDEPENDENCE RD SW

ROCHESTER, WA 98579
0
Baths
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$5,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land
CountyThurston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Rochester Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi
H
Rochester High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
E
Rochester Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 5.3 mi

District: Rochester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98579These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.201

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,480
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.138 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,547
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,823
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.35%

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How this home compares

12700 Independence Rd Sw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Rochester 98579

How it measures up in Rochester 98579

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rochester 98579.

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

How 12700 Independence Rd Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRochester 98579Thurston County
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac14% of homes67% of homes

About 12700 Independence Rd Sw

When did 12700 Independence Rd Sw, Rochester, WA last sell?

12700 Independence Rd Sw, Rochester, WA last sold on Jan 21, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 12700 Independence Rd Sw, Rochester, WA?

12700 Independence Rd Sw, Rochester, WA is assigned to Rochester Middle School (middle), rated C+; Rochester High School (high), rated C+; Rochester Primary School (elementary). All sit in Rochester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 12700 Independence Rd Sw, Rochester, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12700 Independence Rd Sw, Rochester, WA was $11. The county assessed it at $5,100.

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