20648 Backman Road SW · Rochester, WA 98579
Source: NWMLS · CENTURY 21 Real Estate Center · John Mize #NWM2575948
About this home
For buyers looking to step into a ready-made horse property with room to spread out, this offering combines nearly 13.9 acres across two adjoining parcels with pasture, fencing, two substantial equestrian/agricultural buildings, and access from both Backman Rd and Van Dyke Rd. The two improvement areas are naturally separated by forest and stream, creating unusual privacy and flexibility. The 2,944 sf, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is dated but functional and move-in ready, with generous living areas, two fireplaces, a downstairs pellet stove, territorial views to the west, and two decks accessed from the living/dining area and primary bedroom. Equestrian improvements include a newer covered arena/stall building plus a separate older barn with multiple stalls and a large shop/work area. Pastures are usable with minor preparation. The adjoining 12.48-acre parcel has its own separate well and permitted 3-bedroom mound septic system, creating intriguing future-use potential. Buyer to verify future residential use and development possibilities to buyer’s satisfaction. A rare combination of acreage, established horse infrastructure, shop space, privacy, and country living near Rochester and I-5.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 1 story
- Condition
- Average
- Year built
- 1976 (renovated 1991)
- Lot size
- 585,446 sq ft (13.44 acres)
- County
- Thurston
- MLS #
- NWM2575948
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Laminate, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 2 · Pellet Stove, Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Pantry, Skylight(s), Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Metal/Vinyl
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Paved
- Topography
- Equestrian,Partial Slope,Rolling
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 5
- Carport
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 5
- Parking features
- Detached Carport, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Individual Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Power
- Electric, Pellet, Wood
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Rural
- Property tax
- $4,313 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 3, 2026
- Days on market
- 17
- Price per sq ft
- $237
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2000-07-28
- Sold$200,000
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: CENTURY 21 Real Estate Center
Listing agent: John Mize.
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Data last updated 2026-09-06.