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 SchoolSchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 61% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Yelm Windermere
Listing agent: Holly A. Kappert.
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Data last updated 2026-08-02.