Rockhood
$1,149,000List price
4 bed · 3.5 bath · 2,600 sq ft
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15620 143rd Avenue SE · Yelm, WA 98597

Source: NWMLS · Knipe Realty ERA Powered · David Neal #NWM2534558

About this home

Experience refined country living with panoramic views across 36 breathtaking acres—ideal for a private estate, boutique wedding venue, or premier entertaining retreat. The custom home showcases a chef’s kitchen with remodeled built-in buffet and walk-in pantry, designed for gatherings of any scale. New designer interior paint, new carpet/LVP flooring along w/existing hardwood. A cozy living room with wood-burning fireplace creates a warm centerpiece, while the main-level primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, a new spa-like remodeled bath, and direct deck access for evenings under the stars. A striking modern barn elevates the property, perfectly suited for weddings and year-round events (or ADU potential), featuring ductless heating and cooling and an expansive loft with Mt. Rainier views and the surrounding landscape. A second small barn, fully insulated with ductless heat/AC and currently used as an office, provides flexible space for event operations, vendor space or creative use. The grounds include a spacious yard with a mini orchard, ideal for outdoor receptions and seasonal celebrations. RV parking with full hookup and additional 30-amp service accommodates guests and vendors. Scenic trails wind through 10 acres of hay-producing pasture into a private forest, offering unforgettable ceremony settings. This serene sanctuary blends natural beauty with endless event or large gathering potential year-round!

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
2 Story
Stories
2 stories
Condition
Good
Year built
1987 (renovated 1993)
Lot size
1,568,596 sq ft (36.01 acres)
County
Thurston
MLS #
NWM2534558

Interior

Heating
Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Second Primary Bedroom, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Pantry, Security System, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Open Space, Paved
Topography
Equestrian,Level
View
Mountains, See Remarks, Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
10
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Individual Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric, Wood

Community & fees

Subdivision
Yelm Rural
Property tax
$6,637 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$1,250,000 (8.1% price cut)
Listed on
Jun 4, 2026
Days on market
107
Price per sq ft
$442
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2022-09-07
Sold$1,200,000
2017-09-26
Sold$529,900

Schools

School district: Yelm

Elementary
Prairie Elem
Middle
Ridgeline Mid
High
Yelm High School 12
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 52% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Knipe Realty ERA Powered

Listing agent: David Neal.

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Data last updated 2026-09-14.