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$439,791$261 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $430,000 on Jul 10, 2025

16207 PALOUSE AVE SE

YELM, WA 98597
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,688 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$440K
$423K low$457K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$430,000 · Jul 10, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,167 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$477,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$142,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$335,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$452,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$477,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bi-Level
CountyTHURSTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 144 ft²Porch · 80 ft²

Transaction History(11)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Mill Pond Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Ridgeline Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Yelm High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Yelm Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 98597These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.224

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,940
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.201 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,907
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,922
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

16207 Palouse Ave Se 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.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Thurston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Thurston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Yelm 98597
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Thurston County

What homes are worth in Yelm 98597

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$255K$944K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Yelm 98597.

How it measures up in Yelm 98597

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Yelm 98597.

Estimated value$439,791
CheaperTypical $479,000Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$261
CheaperTypical $286Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,688 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 16207 Palouse Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeYelm 98597Thurston County
Estimated valuepricier than$439,79136% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26135% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,688 ft²53% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac18% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than200464% of homes75% of homes

About 16207 Palouse Ave Se

How much is 16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA is $439,791 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $422,551 to $457,031. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA last sell?

16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA last sold on Jul 10, 2025 for $430,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA?

16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,688 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA built?

16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA?

16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA is assigned to Mill Pond Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Ridgeline Middle School (middle), rated B; Yelm High School (high), rated C. All sit in Yelm Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA compare to other homes in Yelm 98597?

Among the 9,886 homes in Yelm 98597, it is worth more than 36% of them ($439,791 against a typical $479,000), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($261 against a typical $286), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,688 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (2004 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Thurston County, it is worth more than 21% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 16207 Palouse Ave Se, Yelm, WA was $4,167. The county assessed it at $477,900.

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