Rockhood
$750,000List price
3 bed · 3 bath · 2,613 sq ft
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8400 Old Highway 99 SE · Tumwater, WA 98501

Source: NWMLS · Century 21 Van Dorm Realty · Erin Cawley #NWM2491045

About this home

Do you have a love of history and the soul of a farmer? This is more than a home - it's an opportunity to become the next steward of one of Tumwater's remarkable agricultural properties. As the last remaining portion of the historic 1845 George Bush Settlement, this 5-acre farm blends rich heritage with infrastructure needed for modern agricultural living. Light-filled 2,600sf home offers sweeping pastoral views and an updated farm-sized kitchen, yet the true heart of the property lies just beyond the back door. Rich, productive soils, 1,080sf barn/shop with walk-in cooler, seed germination room and dedicated electrical service, hoop houses, poultry coops, abundant private well for home and irrigation, and established growing areas support market farming, specialty crops, or a thriving homestead. As the sun sets, relax on the expansive deck, gather around the warmth of the fireplace, or enjoy game night in the walk-out lower level with 2nd kitchen and flexible layout. Ductless HVAC, rooftop solar, on-demand generator, and heated primary bath floors provide comfort and peace of mind. Century-old apple trees and butternut trees descended from those brought west by the Bush family in 1845 continue the farm's unforgettable story. Protected by a conservation easement preserving the property's agricultural future, this is your opportunity to carry on the legacy - caring for productive farmland while writing the next chapter in one of our area's most meaningful historic landscapes.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Split Entry
Stories
Multi/split level
Year built
1971
Lot size
217,800 sq ft (5 acres)
County
Thurston
MLS #
NWM2491045

Interior

Heating
Ductless, Radiant
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Laminate, Other, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
2 · Gas, Wood Burning
Interior features
Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater, Wired for Generator
Entry level
Split

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Stone, Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Block, Slab
Lot features
Dead End Street, Paved
Topography
Level,Partial Slope
View
Mountains, Partial, Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

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

Utilities

Water
Individual Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric, Propane, Solar PV

Community & fees

Subdivision
Bush Prairie
Property tax
$5,324 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Mar 13, 2026
Days on market
180
Price per sq ft
$287
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, Farm Home Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2009-10-19
Sold$390,000
2004-06-11
Sold$285,000

Schools

School district: Tumwater

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Tumwater High School
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Listing provided courtesy of: Century 21 Van Dorm Realty

Listing agent: Erin Cawley.

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Data last updated 2026-09-17.