Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $235,650 on Feb 17, 2006

17828 EMPIRE ST SW

ROCHESTER, WA 98579
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,112 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.
1.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,650 · Feb 17, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,929 (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.$580,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$165,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$415,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$563,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$580,700

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.Ranch
CountyTHURSTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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
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 · 490 ft²Porch · 96 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 · 1.5 mi
H
Rochester High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Rochester Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.5 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

17828 Empire St 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.

  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Rochester 98579
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Thurston County
  • Newer 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.

Living area2,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size1.31 ac
SmallerTypical 1.21 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 17828 Empire St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRochester 98579Thurston County
Living areabigger than2,112 ft²84% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.31 ac55% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than200686% of homes80% of homes

About 17828 Empire St Sw

When did 17828 Empire St Sw, Rochester, WA last sell?

17828 Empire St Sw, Rochester, WA last sold on Feb 17, 2006 for $235,650, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17828 Empire St Sw, Rochester, WA?

17828 Empire St Sw, Rochester, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,112 square feet of living space and a 1.31-acre lot.

When was 17828 Empire St Sw, Rochester, WA built?

17828 Empire St Sw, Rochester, WA was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17828 Empire St Sw, Rochester, WA?

17828 Empire St 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.

How does 17828 Empire St Sw, Rochester, WA compare to other homes in Rochester 98579?

Among the 5,057 homes in Rochester 98579, it is bigger than 84% of them (2,112 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (1.31 ac against a typical 1.21 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2006 against a typical 1994). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17828 Empire St Sw, Rochester, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17828 Empire St Sw, Rochester, WA was $4,929. The county assessed it at $580,700.

More homes on Empire St Sw

Closest homes

More homes in Rochester 98579

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 17828 Empire St Sw on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map