Listed by Real Estate With Nik & Co
$769,000
$21K PRICE DROP

15642 159th Ln SE Yelm, WA 98597

Estimated payment $4,571/month

Total Views 4,922
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,224 Sq Ft
$346 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 10.08 Acre Lot
  • Territorial View
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wooded Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

$15,000 OFFERED FROM SELLER TO USE TOWARDS CLOSING COSTS OR INTEREST RATE BUYDOWN & An ASSUMABLE VA 2.5% INTEREST RATE. (To qualified buyers). Welcome to your private slice of the Pacific Northwest—10+ dry, usable acres perfectly suited for farm living or simply enjoying the peace of the countryside. This 3-bed + office, 2.5-bath home features over 2,200 sqft of well-designed space, including a grand two-story entry & a spacious kitchen built for gathering. Step outside to a covered patio and half wrap-around porch. With a heat pump, A/C, large mudroom, and two-car garage, it’s as practical as it is picturesque. Ideally located between Yelm & Rainier. Easy commute to JBLM w/privacy, space, & comfort all in one. Make your dream come to life!

Listing Agent

Erika Merdich

Real Estate With Nik & Co License #22007404 Listed on: 06/18/2025

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2397191

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,971

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 10.08 Acre Lot
  • Dirt Road
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,224 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Yelm High12 School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Pasture
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Yelm Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,971

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Building Name: Tahoma Vista
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2224
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Thank you for Showing!
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2397191?w=Consumer&agent=140202
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 81

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2224
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2224
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • WaterCompany: Private Well
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • InternetConnected: Starlink/ DSL

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Yelm
  • High School: Yelm High12

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 22619320300
  • Topography: Equestrian,Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 439085
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Outbuildings,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: County
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4970.65

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,170 $674,200 $244,900 $429,300
2023 $6,170 $640,800 $260,600 $380,200
2022 $5,537 $636,200 $183,300 $452,900
2021 $5,110 $507,100 $168,200 $338,900
2020 $4,490 $408,600 $107,000 $301,600
2019 $3,836 $348,700 $112,800 $235,900
2018 $4,352 $322,000 $94,700 $227,300
2017 $4,008 $305,800 $91,400 $214,400
2016 $3,875 $286,200 $97,400 $188,800
2014 -- $277,400 $100,400 $177,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Price Changed $769,000 +1.2% $346 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Price Changed $760,000 -1.9% $342 / Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Price Changed $775,000 -0.6% $348 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Price Changed $780,000 -1.3% $351 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $790,000 +159.0% $355 / Sq Ft
06/27/2012 06/27/12 Sold $305,000 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2012 04/05/12 For Sale $305,000 -- $137 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $305,000 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $312,900 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $315,000 VA
Closed $274,244 VA
Closed $295,045 VA
Closed $311,557 VA
Previous Owner $93,262 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $125,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $100,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2397191

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 22619320300