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$814,791$214 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

7231 JAMES RD SW

ROCHESTER, WA 98579
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
3,808 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.
6.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
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

$815K
$706K low$924K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,746 (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.$838,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$249,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$588,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$795,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$838,600

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1990
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Deck · 660 ft²Porch · 516 ft²

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.

E
Rochester Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.3 mi
H
Rochester High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Rochester Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 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

7231 James 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Rochester 98579
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Rochester 98579
  • Among the largest homes in Rochester 98579
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Thurston County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Rochester 98579

What homes are worth in Rochester 98579

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

This home
$242K$932K

This home is worth more than 95% 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.

Estimated value$814,791
CheaperTypical $500,463Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$214
CheaperTypical $312Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area3,808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size6.46 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 7231 James Rd Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRochester 98579Thurston County
Estimated valuepricier than$814,79195% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2145% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than3,808 ft²almost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.46 ac91% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than19689% of homes17% of homes

About 7231 James Rd Sw

How much is 7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA is $814,791 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $706,072 to $923,510. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA last sell?

7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA?

7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,808 square feet of living space.

When was 7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA built?

7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA?

7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA is assigned to Rochester Primary School (elementary); Rochester High School (high), rated C+; Rochester Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Rochester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA compare to other homes in Rochester 98579?

Among the 5,008 homes in Rochester 98579, it is worth more than 95% of them ($814,791 against a typical $500,463), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($214 against a typical $312), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,808 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (6.46 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1968 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Thurston County, it is worth more than 90% 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 7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 7231 James Rd Sw, Rochester, WA was $6,746. The county assessed it at $838,600.

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