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Last sold for $10,000 on Mar 5, 1993

YELM, WA 98597
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Baths
320 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.
5.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$10,000 · Mar 5, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20 (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.$133,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$133,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$120,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$133,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.85 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyThurston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.92
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(5)

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
Lackamas Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.2 mi
M
Ridgeline Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.4 mi
H
Yelm High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.6 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

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 Thurston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Thurston County
  • Older than 78% 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.

Living area320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,634 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size5.92 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeYelm 98597Thurston County
Living areabigger than320 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than5.92 ac92% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than198022% of homes36% of homes

About

When did , Yelm, WA last sell?

, Yelm, WA last sold on Mar 5, 1993 for $10,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Yelm, WA?

, Yelm, WA has 320 square feet of living space and a 5.92-acre lot.

When was , Yelm, WA built?

, Yelm, WA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

What schools serve , Yelm, WA?

, Yelm, WA is assigned to Lackamas 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 , Yelm, WA compare to other homes in Yelm 98597?

Among the 9,886 homes in Yelm 98597, it is bigger than 2% of them (320 ft² against a typical 1,634 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (5.92 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1980 against a typical 1998). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on , Yelm, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for , Yelm, WA was $20. The county assessed it at $133,600.

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