20648 Backman Road SW · Rochester, WA 98579
Source: NWMLS · CENTURY 21 Real Estate Center · John Mize #NWM2575948
About this home
Ride in any weather on 13.89 acres near Rochester. A covered arena (approx. 50' x 48') with stalls at the rear anchors a true horse property, backed by a separate older barn with multiple stalls and a large shop/work area, three fenced pastures, and room to spread out. • Two adjoining parcels with access from both Backman Rd and Van Dyke Rd, naturally separated by forest and stream for unusual privacy and flexibility. • The 2,944 sf home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, generous living areas, two fireplaces, a downstairs pellet stove, a large walk-in pantry, lower-level flex space, two decks, and territorial views to the west. • Mature fruit trees, garden space, RV parking, and a covered carport. • The adjoining 12.48-acre parcel has its own separate well and a permitted 3-bedroom mound septic system. Buyer to verify future uses and development possibilities to buyer's satisfaction. • Horse infrastructure, shop space, and country living with access to I-5.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 1 story
- Condition
- Average
- Year built
- 1976 (renovated 1991)
- Lot size
- 605,049 sq ft (13.89 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 active
- 68
- 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 2026-10-27.