Rockhood
$589,000List price
4 bed · 3 bath · 1,800 sq ft
Pending

7824 196th Lane SW · Rochester, WA 98579

Source: NWMLS · Realty One Group Bold · Melanie Newcomb #NWM2531668

About this home

Country living meets modern luxury! This stunning home is nestled away on 2.34 acres and features 2 primary suites boasting new high-end finishes & gorgeous tile work. 2 additional bedrooms, separate utility room, spacious kitchen w/ a walk-in pantry & an 864 sqft, insulated & heated shop complete with its own 200AMP electrical service! The fully fenced & cross fenced property is perfect for pets, livestock or gardening & has a private orchard w/ established fruit-bearing trees. The extensive list of premium upgrades & major updates (done in 2023 & 2024) includes a new roof, new heat pump and AC for year-round comfort, new kitchen appliances, updated plumbing, toilets & fixtures, new hot water heater, new well pressure tank ensuring independent & reliable water utility & the garage converted into a large custom primary suite including a walk-in closet & private bathroom w/ an enormous walk-in shower (permitted & inspected). The new patio awning allows time to relax and enjoy the serene acreage or a perfect place to grill & entertain friends. Additional outbuildings provide ample storage for equipment, hay or toys. The heavy lifting has already been done for you here. This house offers the best of both worlds, a homestead & a mechanics dream. This rare find offers endless space for hobbies, storage, projects, peace, privacy & country air while remaining connected to local amenities. Just 5 mins from I-5 and close to schools.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story
Stories
1 story
Condition
Good
Year built
2002
Lot size
101,930 sq ft (2.34 acres)
County
Thurston
MLS #
NWM2531668

Interior

Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Interior features
Second Primary Bedroom, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement Planked, Wood, Wood Products
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street
Topography
Level
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
4
Garage
Yes
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Individual Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Rochester
Property tax
$4,420 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$640,000 (8% price cut)
Listed on
Jun 24, 2026
Days on market
82
Price per sq ft
$327
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2019-10-30
Sold$342,000
2006-08-01
Sold$244,900

Schools

School district: Rochester

Elementary
Grand Mound Elem
Middle
Rochester Mid
High
Rochester High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 61% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Realty One Group Bold

Listing agent: Melanie Newcomb.

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Data last updated 2026-09-15.