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Last sold for $286,000 on Aug 23, 2013

8440 178TH AVE SW

ROCHESTER, WA 98579
8
Beds
4
Baths
3,456 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$286,000 · Aug 23, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$239 (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.$597,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$269,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$328,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$583,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$597,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

Transaction History(6)

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 · 1.6 mi
H
Rochester High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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%

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How this home compares

8440 178th Ave 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 98% of homes in Rochester 98579
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Rochester 98579
  • Older than 77% 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 area3,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 1.21 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 8440 178th Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRochester 98579Thurston County
Living areabigger than3,456 ft²98% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac17% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than197723% of homes29% of homes

About 8440 178th Ave Sw

When did 8440 178th Ave Sw, Rochester, WA last sell?

8440 178th Ave Sw, Rochester, WA last sold on Aug 23, 2013 for $286,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8440 178th Ave Sw, Rochester, WA?

8440 178th Ave Sw, Rochester, WA has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,456 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 8440 178th Ave Sw, Rochester, WA built?

8440 178th Ave Sw, Rochester, WA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8440 178th Ave Sw, Rochester, WA?

8440 178th Ave 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 8440 178th Ave Sw, Rochester, WA compare to other homes in Rochester 98579?

Among the 5,057 homes in Rochester 98579, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,456 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 1.21 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1977 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 8440 178th Ave Sw, Rochester, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8440 178th Ave Sw, Rochester, WA was $239. The county assessed it at $597,900.

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