Rockhood
$1,150,000List price
3 bed · 3 bath · 3,660 sq ft
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18525 Paulson Street SW · Rochester, WA 98579

Source: NWMLS · Yelm Windermere · Holly A. Kappert #NWM2554193

About this home

PRIVATE 11.36-ACRE PNW RESORT ESTATE W/DUAL LIVING ADU ON 2 ATTACHED PARCELS! Tucked behind a private gated courtyard with a stone water fountain, this 3,660 sq ft daylight rambler offers an incredible luxury retreat designed for complete privacy and true mulit-generational living. MAIN LEVEL LIVING: Single-level convenience with a primary suite & private 5 piece bath on the main floor, sitting room, family room with a wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, & light-filled kitchen with granite counters. Glass French doors open to an expansive deck with peaceful territorial views. LOWER LEVEL DUAL LIVING ADU: Fully finished lower level featuring its own private entrance, complete 2nd kitchen with pantry, 2 bedrooms, full bath, and flex/family room complete with a wood stove. Ideal for multi-gen living or guests! PRIVATE OUTDOOR OASIS: Peaceful stone KOI pond with giant multi-colored KOI and water feature, plus a fully fenced in-ground pool complete with pool house/changing room and shower. 11.36 ACRES SPAN 2 PARCELS: Enjoy unmatched space and privacy across 2 parcels featuring a multi-bay shop for projects and vehicles, a barn to house your tractor, beautiful landscaping and a vegetable garden! This has fantastic potential as an equestrian property! Flat and perfect for pasture with plenty of room for stables, and arenas. Classic, and luxurious this property is in an incredible rural area with EZ I-5 access. Close in to Olympia, Centrailia and Chehalis. EZ JBLM commute.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Stories
1 story
Year built
1978 (renovated 2010)
Lot size
494,633 sq ft (11.36 acres)
County
Thurston
MLS #
NWM2554193

Interior

Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace
2 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Pantry, Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick, Cement Planked, Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Paved
Topography
Equestrian,Level
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
5
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
5
Parking features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric, Wood

Community & fees

Subdivision
Rochester
Property tax
$8,148 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Jul 16, 2026
Days on market
66
Price per sq ft
$314
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2023-04-05
Sold$1,060,000

Schools

School district: Rochester

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Rochester High School
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Listing provided courtesy of: Yelm Windermere

Listing agent: Holly A. Kappert.

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Data last updated 2026-08-02.