Listed by RE/MAX Integrity
$948,800
ACTIVE - UNDER CONTRACT $50K PRICE DROP

36121 79th Ave S Roy, WA 98580

Estimated payment $5,574/month

Total Views 76,501
4 Beds
3 Baths
4,198 Sq Ft
$226 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • River View
  • Deck
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

Stunning 4BR/3BA riverfront home on 2.42 acres w/ ~235 ft of Nisqually River frontage with no flood risk. This 4,198 sf retreat features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, a propane fireplace, and river views from multiple rooms. The primary suite features balcony access, a jacuzzi tub, and a large walk-in closet. Daylight basement offers ADU potential with a separate entrance and pre-wired for kitchen and laundry. Upgrades include a private well with whole-house filtration, heat pump cooling, a 115-gal water heater, a central vacuum, an electric gate, and a security system. Enjoy a 3-car garage, a 5-bay enclosed shop, extra parking, fresh paint, new carpet, a quiet, dead-end location, and room for all your toys on this park-like property.

Listing Agent

Starlene Ward

RE/MAX Integrity License #102510 Listed on: 12/11/2025

RE/MAX Integrity

Co-Listing Agent

Megan Ackerlund

Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty License #138795

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2460230

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,949

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 2.42 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Dirt Road
  • Open Space
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Dog Run
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 8 Car Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • River
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 4,198 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Mckenna Elementary School
  • Yelm Mid Middle School
  • Yelm High12 School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Harts Lake Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,949

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

8

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Trash Compactor,Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Contingent
  • Prev Status: ActiveUnderContract
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 4198
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Please put in offer
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2460230, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2460230?w=Consumer&agent=69373
  • Special Features: 4224

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Trash Compactor, Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 4198
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 4198
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Trash Compactor,Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: River, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Drought Resistant Landscape, Open Space, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Cement Plank, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Cement Planked, Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: false

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 8
  • Garage Spaces: 8
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Security: Fully Fenced, Security Gate, Security System
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Individual Well
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Downstairs
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Starlink

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Yelm
  • High School: Yelm High12
  • Middle Or Junior School: Yelm Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 0217278016
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.42
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 105415
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cabana/Gazebo,Cable TV,Deck,Dog Run,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,Propane,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • LotNumber: 2

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7949

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mckenna Elem

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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 $9,347 $996,200 $225,400 $770,800
2024 $9,347 $1,004,400 $211,400 $793,000
2023 $9,347 $870,400 $193,200 $677,200
2022 $8,936 $926,900 $201,300 $725,600
2021 $8,726 $676,800 $131,100 $545,700
2019 $6,840 $636,200 $111,200 $525,000
2018 $7,716 $609,800 $104,300 $505,500
2017 $6,637 $558,700 $90,700 $468,000
2016 $6,561 $471,900 $73,100 $398,800
2014 $2,973 $445,900 $85,800 $360,100
2013 $2,973 $433,200 $85,800 $347,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/16/2025 12/16/25 Price Changed $948,800 -5.0% $226 / Sq Ft
12/11/2025 12/11/25 For Sale $998,800 +51.3% $238 / Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Sold $660,000 -2.2% $157 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/01/2019 06/01/19 Price Changed $675,000 -3.6% $161 / Sq Ft
04/18/2019 04/18/19 For Sale $699,999 +40.3% $167 / Sq Ft
11/23/2015 11/23/15 Sold $499,000 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/12/2015 08/12/15 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2015 06/09/15 For Sale $499,000 -- $119 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $660,000 Ticor Title
Warranty Deed $498,719 Puget Sound Title Puyallup
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $561,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $499,000 VA
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Starlene Ward
Starlene Ward

RE/MAX Integrity

(253) 799-0752

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2460230

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 021727-8016

Washington Pierce County Roy 98580

36121 79th Ave S, Roy, WA

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