Discover an amazing floor plan that truly has it all! This 2,446-square-foot residence was professionally designed and constructed as the seller's "forever home." Offered at a price significantly below the market average per square foot, this home is much larger than most in the neighborhood. The property boasts a spacious front porch with a swing and a covered back porch area perfect for outdoor enjoyment. The interior features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a dedicated office or craft room, a large laundry room with an additional pantry, and a massive bonus room. The functional kitchen includes a specialized coffee bar with its own water supply, while the high-quality, efficient wood-burning fireplace with an automatic fan is capable of warming the entire house! The primary suite features an adjacent nursery or potential office, and the master bath includes a Jacuzzi tub, dual-head shower, and walk-in closet. Modern efficiency is prioritized with a high-efficiency heat pump water heater and a timer-controlled recirculating pump to minimize utility costs. Situated on two usable, flat acres—half of which remains wooded for privacy and trails—the exterior is meticulously prepared. Outbuildings include a chicken coop with electricity and an attached wood shed, as well as a garden shed with electricity, shelving, and lean-to storage. Gardening enthusiasts will love the large fenced, chemical-free garden with raised beds and established fruit plants, plus numerous perennial flower beds featuring roses, peonies, hydrangeas, and a sizable dahlia bed. A kitchen herb garden is conveniently located off the back porch. Practical additions include multiple outdoor water spigots (including hot/cold), an RV electrical plug, and a generator-ready setup. They truly thought of everything! This location is a hunting, fishing, and hiking paradise, offering summer boating and recreation on Lake Merwin and Yale Lake, with Swift Lake just a short drive away.
Pending
Price cut: $10K (4/20)
$679,000
281 Fir Rd, Ariel, WA 98603
3beds
2,446sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 2022
2 Acres Lot
$676,600 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rv electrical plugFunctional kitchenChicken coop with electricityMassive bonus roomPrimary suiteTwo usable flat acresWalk-in closet
- 73 days |
- 1,527 |
- 81 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jase Stefanski 360-606-2102,
Cascade Home Sales, Inc.
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 790313222
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Recirculating Water Heater
Features
- Butlers Pantry, Cook Island, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Quartz
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,446
- Total interior livable area: 2,446 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Pad, RV Access/Parking, Attached, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: Level, Wooded, Acres 1 to 3
Details
- Parcel number: ER1815007
- Zoning: SFR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Stem Wall
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ariel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $682,130
- Annual tax amount: $6,452
- Date on market: 3/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 73 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$676,600
$643,000 - $710,000
$3,197/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2026 | Pending sale | $679,000$278/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Price change | $679,000-1.5%$278/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $689,000$282/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Pending sale | $689,000$282/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $689,000+665.6%$282/sqft |
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| 7/30/2021 | Sold | $90,000$37/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,904 +64.7% | $682,130 +7% |
| 2023 | $4,799 +587.9% | $637,560 +8.9% |
| 2022 | $698 | $585,680 +810.7% |
| 2021 | $698 | $64,310 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98603
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Yale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Lewis River AcademyGrades: K-12Distance: 19.9 mi
- 4/10Woodland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 20 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Yale
- Middle: Woodland
- High: Woodland
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Washington
- Cowlitz County
- Ariel
- 98603
- 281 Fir Rd






