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ROCHESTER, WA 98579
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Baths
480 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.
14.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$110 (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.$181,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$172,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,700

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.8
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
30
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
11
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyThurston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.14.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 480 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Rochester High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Rochester Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.8 mi
M
Rochester Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 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

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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Rochester 98579
  • Among the largest lots in Thurston County
  • Older than 88% 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 area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size14.16 ac
SmallerTypical 1.21 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRochester 98579Thurston County
Living areabigger than480 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than14.16 ac96% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197012% of homes20% of homes

About

How big is , Rochester, WA?

, Rochester, WA has 480 square feet of living space and a 14.16-acre lot.

When was , Rochester, WA built?

, Rochester, WA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

What schools serve , Rochester, WA?

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

How does , Rochester, WA compare to other homes in Rochester 98579?

Among the 5,059 homes in Rochester 98579, it is bigger than almost none of them (480 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (14.16 ac against a typical 1.21 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1970 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on , Rochester, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for , Rochester, WA was $110. The county assessed it at $181,700.

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