Welcome to the Homestead on Hunter, an extraordinary 27.7-acre equestrian retreat bordering Capitol State Forest, offering direct access to 150 miles of recreational trails, ride from your own barn without loading a trailer. The expansive five-bedroom colonial residence features a main-floor primary suite, dual staircases, formal living spaces, generous recreation areas and approximately 1,500 sq. ft. of basement storage, including temperature and humidity-controlled rooms ideal for food and wine storage. Equestrian amenities include a two-story barn with four stalls, automatic waterers, wash rack, birthing stall, hayloft and space for future living quarters. A separate 36 x 36 foot steel equipment shop features reinforced concrete flooring and 220-volt power. The richly wooded grounds include three streams, a stocked trout pond, private campground, orchard, vineyard, berry patch and garden. Multiple water sources, extensive filtration, UV purification and a 1,150-gallon gravity-fed storage tank provide exceptional self-sufficiency. Surrounded by the forest, mature timber, varied terrain and territorial views, this remarkable property offers privacy, recreation and opportunity in a truly irreplaceable setting.
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Listed by: Morrison House Sotheby's Intl • Courtney K. Drennon
$1,495,000
12832 Hunter Road SW, Rochester, WA 98579
5beds
5,165sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
27.7 Acres Lot
$1,414,300 Zestimate®
$289/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bordering capitol state forestAutomatic waterersThree streamsWash rackRichly wooded groundsBirthing stallPrivate campground
- 16 days
- 799
- 72
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Courtney K. Drennon,
Morrison House Sotheby's Intl,
Lacey Casciato,
Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2573161
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Central Vacuum, Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,165
- Total interior livable area: 5,165 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 11
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 6
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Partial, Pond, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 27.7 Acres
- Dimensions: 1224 x 1306 x 559 x 330 x 555
- Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Open Lot, Paved, Secluded, Value In Land, Barn, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Irrigation, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane, RV Parking, Shop, Stable
- Topography: Equestrian,Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 14626240103
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Tie Down
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1998
- Major remodel year: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Individual Well, Water Catchment System, Company: Private well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Gate
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $289/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,205,800
- Annual tax amount: $10,340
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 149 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
$1,414,300
$1.34M - $1.49M
$4,921/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000-25.2%$289/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2573161 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX International Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,999,500$387/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX International #1955689 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,350 +7% | $1,205,800 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $9,672 +11.4% | $1,128,800 +3.1% |
| 2022 | $8,681 -17.1% | $1,094,800 +6% |
| 2021 | $10,472 +10.3% | $1,032,500 +19.8% |
| 2020 | $9,493 +2.5% | $861,500 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $9,258 -9.9% | $854,200 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $10,274 +19.8% | $805,100 +18.2% |
| 2017 | $8,576 | $680,900 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $8,576 | $625,550 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $8,576 | $602,950 +8.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $555,450 |
| 2012 | $7,547 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $7,656 | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | $6,716 -22.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $8,634 +82.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $4,741 | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $5,875 +13.3% | $364,150 |
| 2000 | $5,184 | $364,150 |
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Neighborhood: 98579
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Grand Mound Elem
- Middle: Rochester Mid
- High: Rochester High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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