About this home

Welcome to the Homestead on Hunter, an extraordinary 27.7-acre equestrian retreat bordering Capitol State Forest, offering direct access to 150 miles of recreational trails, ride from your own barn without loading a trailer. The expansive five-bedroom colonial residence features a main-floor primary suite, dual staircases, formal living spaces, generous recreation areas and approximately 1,500 sq. ft. of basement storage, including temperature and humidity-controlled rooms ideal for food and wine storage. Equestrian amenities include a two-story barn with four stalls, automatic waterers, wash rack, birthing stall, hayloft and space for future living quarters. A separate 36 x 36 foot steel equipment shop features reinforced concrete flooring and 220-volt power. The richly wooded grounds include three streams, a stocked trout pond, private campground, orchard, vineyard, berry patch and garden. Multiple water sources, extensive filtration, UV purification and a 1,150-gallon gravity-fed storage tank provide exceptional self-sufficiency. Surrounded by the forest, mature timber, varied terrain and territorial views, this remarkable property offers privacy, recreation and opportunity in a truly irreplaceable setting.

Location

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Basics

Property type: Single Family Residence
Style: Colonial
Stories: 2 stories
Condition: Good
Year built: 1998
Building area: 5,165 sq ft
Lot size: 1,206,612 sq ft (27.7 acres)
County: Thurston
MLS #: NWM2573161

Interior

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: None
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace: 1 · Wood Burning
Interior features: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level: Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features: Cement Planked
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Poured Concrete, Tie Down
Lot features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Open Space, Paved, Secluded, Value In Land
Topography: Equestrian,Level,Partial Slope
View: Partial, Pond, Territorial
Waterfront: Yes

Parking

Parking spaces: 11
Garage: Yes (attached)
Covered spaces: 6
Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water: Individual Well, Water Catchment System
Sewer: Septic Tank
Power: Electric, Propane

Community & fees

Subdivision: Gate
Property tax: $10,340 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on: Aug 26, 2026
Days on market: 157
Price per sq ft: $333
Listing terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession: Closing, Negotiable

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Schools

School district: Rochester

Elementary: Grand Mound Elem
Middle: Rochester Mid
High: Rochester High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 61% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Morrison House Sotheby's Intl

Listing agent: Courtney K. Drennon.

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Data last updated 2026-09-14.