Listed by Coldwell Banker Central
$1,275,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2025

181 Mcdowell Rd Ellensburg, WA 98926

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,637 Sq Ft
5.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$484 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Spa
  • Solar Power System
  • Stables
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of August 2025

Completely custom, impeccably outfitted modern farmhouse with multiple outbuildings in the perfect country setting. Beauty in the details: rich, reclaimed wood flooring, statuesque river rock fireplace, the natural warmth of exposed beams. Main floor primary with luxurious en suite. Gourmet kitchen centered around a large island, surrounded by marble. Fully-equipped 38x48 workshop with main floor bathroom + laundry; finished addl bed/bath (with living space and w/d) & office on the upper level. New 48x80 shop with room to spare. Fully fenced, with cross fencing; wheel lines and pressurized KRD irrigation. EV charging station; solar panels to offset energy costs. The home of your dreams with space for everything and everyone. Welcome home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Chamberlin

Coldwell Banker Central License #121057 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Coldwell Banker Central

Co-Listed By

Erin Chamberlin

Coldwell Banker Central License #120965

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2376311

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,148

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 5.49 Acre Lot
  • Open Space
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 10 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,637 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Stables

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • ADU includes 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Badger Pocket Subdivision
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 953813

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,148

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

0

Parking

10

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Leased Equipment,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3405
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hot Tub/Spa, Loft, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2637
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.25
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2637
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • ADUBaths: 1
  • ADUBeds: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Open Space
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage Spaces: 10
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Security: Fully Fenced, Security Gate
  • Cooling: 90%+ High Efficiency, Central A/C, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Upstairs closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • InternetConnected: T-mobile wifi

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ellensburg

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 953813
  • Topography: Equestrian,Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.49
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 239144
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Barn,Electric Car Charging,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa,Irrigation,Outbuildings,Patio,Propane,RV Parking,Shop,Sprinkler System,Stable
  • MLSLotSizeSource: County
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: County
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • IrrigationComments: KRD Pressurized system

Green Features

  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Pellet, Propane, Solar (Unspecified)

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9148

Multi Family

  • Total Actual Rent: 1500
  • EnergySource: Electric,Pellet,Propane,Solar (Unspecified)

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Aug 26, 2025
Sold by
Biddle Casey
Bought by
Halsted John Patrick and Halsted Debra L
Seller's Agent
David Chamberlin
Coldwell Banker Central
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-8.6%
Views
48

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
146.05%
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Outstanding Balance
$525,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$796,755

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Aug 14, 2025
Sold by
Brown Anthony
Bought by
Biddle Casey
Seller's Agent
David Chamberlin
Coldwell Banker Central
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-8.6%
Views
48

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Outstanding Balance
$525,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$796,755

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2021
Closed on
Apr 27, 2021
Sold by
Brassfield Jessica Pagoria and Brassfield Amanda Louise
Bought by
Biddle Casey
Seller's Agent
Lisa Berg
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Greytak
Key Realty
List Price
$859,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
1.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.08%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2020
Closed on
Jun 29, 2020
Sold by
Bergren Melissa A and Bergren Bryce B
Bought by
Brassfield Jessica Pagoria and Brassfield Amanda Louise
Seller's Agent
Loretta Sweigard
John L. Scott RE Cle Elum
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Berg
eXp Realty
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$749,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.43%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2012
Sold by
Austin George E and Austin Nancy J
Bought by
Bergren Melissa A and Bergren Bryce B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2010
Sold by
Rimland Co
Bought by
Bergren Melissa A and Bergren Bryce B
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,328,090 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- Land Title
Warranty Deed $933,824 Amerititle
Warranty Deed $808,724 Kittitas Title And Escrow
Quit Claim Deed -- Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $112,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $525,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $416,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Sold $1,275,000 -8.6% $484 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $1,395,000 +59.4% $529 / Sq Ft
04/29/2021 04/29/21 Sold $875,000 +1.9% $324 / Sq Ft
03/28/2021 03/28/21 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2021 03/12/21 For Sale $859,000 +14.5% $318 / Sq Ft
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Sold $749,900 0.0% $278 / Sq Ft
06/06/2020 06/06/20 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2020 05/29/20 For Sale $749,900 -- $278 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $8,941 $1,016,350 $181,740 $834,610
2023 $8,941 $819,690 $125,750 $693,940
2022 $7,151 $677,390 $97,680 $579,710
2021 $5,789 $553,650 $125,960 $427,690
2019 $4,351 $411,300 $77,960 $333,340
2018 $4,360 $367,820 $77,960 $289,860
2017 $4,360 $367,820 $77,960 $289,860
2016 $4,200 $348,210 $58,350 $289,860
2015 $3,877 $348,210 $58,350 $289,860
2013 -- $348,490 $56,170 $292,320
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2376311

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 953813