18442 Apricot Street SW · Rochester, WA 98579
Source: NWMLS · Coldwell Banker Evergreen · John Duerr #NWM2540705
About this home
Once in a while, a property comes along that simply makes you exhale. Peaceful. Private. Beautifully cared for. Just beyond the gated entry, this exceptional Rochester retreat offers the perfect balance of security, serenity & effortless country living. This beautifully landscaped level acre is framed by vibrant rhodies, dogwoods & hydrangeas. A welcoming covered front porch overlooks a bubbling water feature & picturesque lawn—the perfect place to savor a quiet morning or unwind at day's end. Designed for easy main-floor living, the open floorplan is filled w/natural light. Fresh paint, newer LVP flooring, vaulted ceilings & thoughtful updates create a bright, inviting home. Updated kitchen features granite counters, custom cabinetry, stainless appl, 2 pantries & a cheerful breakfast nook. Cozy gas FP, covered outdoor living & dreamy primary ste w/sitting area, walk-in closet, luxurious 5-pc bath & private patio access make everyday living a joy. Two add’l BRs each w/private vanity, walk-in closet & shared full bath. Upstairs bonus rm adds flexible living. Apple trees, blueberries, sprinkler system, security, 35'x39' shop with loft, kitchenette, storage, workbench & 12'x12' doors, covered RV carport, 11.5'x13' garden shed, solar panels for low energy costs, newer roof, heat pump, private well & quick I-5 access complete this remarkable property! A place where neighbors wave, mornings begin w/birdsong & every day ends w/the quiet reminder there's truly no place like HOME.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 1/2 Story
- Stories
- One and one half
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 2006
- Lot size
- 44,056 sq ft (1.01 acres)
- County
- Thurston
- MLS #
- NWM2540705
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Cooling
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Central Air, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Gas
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Cement Planked
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 6
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 6
- Parking features
- Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Individual Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Power
- Electric, Propane, Solar PV
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Grand Mound
- Community features
- Gated
- Property tax
- $5,749 (2026)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $749,000 (3.2% price cut)
- Listed on
- Jul 9, 2026
- Days on market
- 47
- Price per sq ft
- $323
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2006-06-26
- Sold$345,000
Schools
School district: Rochester
- Elementary
- Rochester Primary Sc
- Middle
- Rochester Mid
- High
- Rochester High SchoolSchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 61% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Evergreen
Listing agent: John Duerr.
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Data last updated 2026-09-03.