About this home

Don't let the bedroom count fool you—this is so much more than a home. Set on 2 fully fenced and cross-fenced acres just minutes from downtown Yelm and Lawrence Lake, this turnkey hobby farm is ready for horses, goats, chickens, pigs, and more. Multiple stalls, established livestock areas, convenient watering stations, and open pasture make it easy to bring your farming or homesteading dreams to life. A detached 4-car garage offers exceptional space for vehicles, equipment, RVs, toys, or a workshop. Inside, the open-concept rambler lives large with expansive pasture views and a covered back porch perfect for relaxing or watching your animals. The spacious bedrooms include one with a Murphy bed, offering flexibility for guests or a home office. Recent upgrades include a brand-new roof and gutters, updated plumbing, and hot and cold exterior water spigots for added convenience. Enjoy peaceful country living with an easy commute to JBLM, Mount Rainier recreation, shopping, and local amenities. Properties offering this combination of acreage, infrastructure, updates, and location are hard to find. Move in, bring your animals, and start living the lifestyle you've been waiting for!

Location

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Basics

Property type: Single Family Residence
Style: 1 Story
Stories: 1 story
Year built: 1973
Lot size: 87,120 sq ft (2 acres)
County: Thurston
MLS #: NWM2538979

Interior

Heating: Baseboard, Wall Furnace
Cooling: None
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace: 2 · Pellet Stove, Wood Burning
Interior features: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
Entry level: Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features: Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Lot features: Paved, Secluded
Topography: Equestrian,Level
View: Territorial
Waterfront: No

Parking

Parking spaces: 6
Garage: Yes (attached)
Covered spaces: 6
Parking features: Attached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water: Individual Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Power: Electric, Pellet, Wood

Community & fees

Subdivision: Yelm Rural
Property tax: $3,417 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price: $650,000 (8.5% price cut)
Listed on: Jun 12, 2026
Days on market: 99
Price per sq ft: $291
Listing terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession: Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2019-05-10: Sold$365,000
2000-03-30: Sold$125,000

Schools

School district: Yelm

Elementary: Fort Stevens Elem
Middle: Yelm Mid
High: Yelm High School 12
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 52% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: RE/MAX Country

Listing agent: Cynthia Schmier.

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Data last updated 2026-08-31.