Rockhood
$726,000List price
3 bed · 2 bath · 2,254 sq ft
Pending

1327 196th Avenue NW · Lakebay, WA 98349

Source: NWMLS · Hawkins Poe · Heather Field #NWM2566099

About this home

Experience the best of Pacific Northwest country living on this move-in-ready 5-acre retreat, where privacy, nature, and convenience come together. Tucked among mature trees yet less than 30 minutes from Gig Harbor, Hwy 16, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this property offers the peaceful lifestyle you've been searching for without sacrificing accessibility. The inviting one-level home features an open floor plan and a spacious kitchen designed for preparing homegrown meals and gathering with the people who matter most. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a private primary suite featuring dual walk-in closets, the home offers comfortable, functional living. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with established fruit trees, garden space, winding nature trails, and a natural watershed that creates a lush, tranquil setting with minimal maintenance. Harvest fresh produce, enjoy morning coffee on the new deck, soak in the hot tub under the stars, and experience the simple joys of living surrounded by nature and abundant wildlife. Whether you're dreaming of a hobby farm, homestead, gardening, or simply room to breathe, this property offers endless possibilities. Complete with a whole-house generator, two versatile outbuildings, and a 3-car garage, this rare acreage retreat blends comfort, self-sufficiency, and peaceful rural living. All within an easy commute to modern conveniences.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Traditional
Stories
1 story
Condition
Good
Year built
2011
Lot size
218,236 sq ft (5.01 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2566099

Interior

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Washer
Fireplace
1 · Gas
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Generator
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement Planked
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Open Space, Secluded
Topography
Level,Partial Slope
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
3
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
3
Parking features
Attached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Individual Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Lakebay
Community features
Gated, Trail(s)
Property tax
$7,135 (2025)

Transaction

Listed on
Aug 6, 2026
Days on market
160
Price per sq ft
$322
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2021-08-13
Sold$779,999
2014-10-16
Sold$300,000
2007-09-10
Sold$120,000

Schools

School district: Peninsula

Elementary
Evergreen Elem
Middle
Key Peninsula Mid
High
Peninsula High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 21% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Hawkins Poe

Listing agent: Heather Field.

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Data last updated 2026-08-22.