Listed by Realty One Group Bold, Bought with eXp Realty
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

21 W River Dr W Elma, WA 98541

Estimated Value: $309,045 - $359,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,216 Sq Ft
$272/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 24, 2025

Last sale price $340,000 $280 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,791 / mo

159 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Low Bank Waterfront Property
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wooded Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Secluded Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2025

Escape to Nature at 21 W River Dr W, Elma! Tucked along the banks of Decker Creek, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath cabin sits on 1.5 peaceful acres spanning three parcels. Enjoy low-bank creek access for fishing, relaxing, or simply soaking in the quiet beauty of nature. The home features a newer roof and a flexible layout ready for your updates. Fiber internet is available—ideal for remote work, full-time living, or a weekend retreat. Outbuildings include a large bonus space with studio or workshop potential, garden area, and RV parking with power and water hookups. Just 45 minutes to Olympia and an hour to the coast, with outdoor recreation all around. A rare opportunity to make this special place your own and enjoy the best of the NW!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stan Choate

Realty One Group Bold License #22009354 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Realty One Group Bold

Co-Listed By

Tracie Choate

Realty One Group Bold License #27325

Last Buyer's Agent

Jayson Schafer

eXp Realty License #134270

eXp Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2364875

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $880

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Low Bank Waterfront Property
  • 85 Feet of Waterfront
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • East Facing Home
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • 6-19-30-50-01001,6-19-30-50-02017

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Stove
  • Property Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Mary M Knight Elementary School
  • Mary M Knight High Middle School
  • Mary M Knight High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Matlock Subdivision

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$880

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

1.2 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Building Name: Satsop Maplewood Glen
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1216
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2364875, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2364875?w=Consumer&agent=139234
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace
  • Living Area: 1216
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1216
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: See Remarks
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Low Bank, Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Property Condition: Fair
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: false
  • WaterfrontFootage: 85
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach,Deeded Access

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Mason PUD 3
  • InternetConnected: Hood Canal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Mary M. Knight #311
  • High School: Mary M Knight High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mary M Knight High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 619305002018
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 52272
  • Additional Parcels Description: 6-19-30-50-01001,6-19-30-50-02017
  • Zoning: RR5
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 1, 17, & 18

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 879.88

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mary M Knight Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
Oct 21, 2025
Sold by
Frans Dennis F and Nelson Elizabeth A
Bought by
Boring David Scott and Boring Rhonda K
Seller's Agent
Stan Choate
Realty One Group Bold
Buyer's Agent
Jayson Schafer
eXp Realty
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.83%
Views
108
Current Estimated Value
$331,011

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,989
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.43%
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Outstanding Balance
$323,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$8,011

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Action Home Buyers Seattle Llc
Bought by
Frans Dennis F and Nelson Elizabeth A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2005
Sold by
Baltzell Lavanda S
Bought by
Action Home Buyers Seattle Llc
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Boring David Scott $340,000 Chicago Title
Frans Dennis F $132,000 Mason County Title Ins Co
Action Home Buyers Seattle Llc $90,000 Mason County Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Boring David Scott $323,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Sold $340,000 -2.8% $280 / Sq Ft
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2025 06/21/25 For Sale $349,900 0.0% $288 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $349,900 0.0% $288 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2025 05/03/25 For Sale $349,900 0.0% $288 / Sq Ft
04/27/2025 04/27/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $349,900 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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 $437 $249,960 $22,070 $227,890
2023 $437 $255,685 $25,955 $229,730
2022 $2,053 $214,975 $19,810 $195,165
2021 $1,833 $214,975 $19,810 $195,165
2020 $1,711 $181,940 $19,810 $162,130
2018 $1,274 $102,310 $12,825 $89,485
2017 $1,065 $102,310 $12,825 $89,485
2016 $1,009 $97,470 $12,700 $84,770
2015 $1,055 $90,575 $10,830 $79,745
2014 -- $91,975 $10,830 $81,145
2013 -- $94,625 $11,205 $83,420
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2364875

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 61930-50-02018

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