Ever dream of owning your own private riverfront retreat? This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, tranquility, and thoughtful upgrades in an idyllic setting that feels like a true escape. Situated on an oversized homesite with room for gardening and outdoor enjoyment, the property features mature fruit trees and peaceful river views from the viewing deck off the oversized garage. Relax on the newly expanded back deck accessed through newer sliding glass doors. Inside, you’ll appreciate the freshly painted interior, updated trim and wainscoting, new door hardware, lighting, and carpet, creating a warm, move-in-ready feel. Newer windows, upgraded insulation, and three-head ductless mini-split systems provide year-round comfort and energy efficiency. The remodeled full bath features a heated jetted tub, heated tile floors, updated vanity, and new toilet for a spa-like touch. The kitchen showcases quality Kraftmaid cabinetry with pantry storage. Additional upgrades include a new Rheem hot water tank, freshly graveled driveway, updated electrical with new switches, receptacles, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, plus a Generac 10kw generator with automatic transfer switch and propane tanks for added peace of mind. Engineer certification confirms the home is not in a flood plain, so no flood insurance is required. A rare opportunity to enjoy private waterfront living with comfort, privacy, and modern updates throughout.
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Listed by: RE/MAX Parkside Affiliates
Price cut: $9.5K (6/8)
$429,000
17631 Old Barn Road SE, Yelm, WA 98597
2beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
0.55 Acres Lot
$435,300 Zestimate®
$447/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature fruit treesPrivate riverfront retreatUpdated trim and wainscotingNewer windowsFreshly graveled drivewayUpgraded insulationFreshly painted interior
- 24 days |
- 909 |
- 71 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patricia Miller,
RE/MAX Parkside Affiliates
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2525063
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless, Electric, Propane, See Remarks, Wood
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Closet
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Jetted Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, See Remarks
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: High Bank, River
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
- Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level,Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 22634220003
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1975
- Major remodel year: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Community, Company: Cougar Mountain Water Association
- Utilities for property: Lightcurve, Lightcurve
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Yelm Rural
Location
- Region: Yelm
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $447/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $336,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,647
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$435,300
$414,000 - $457,000
$1,992/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $429,000-2.2%$447/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2525063 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $438,500-1.5%$457/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2525063 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $445,000+734.2%$464/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2525063 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/1995 | Sold | $53,347$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300 -1.3% | $336,300 -4.5% |
| 2023 | $304 +0.3% | $352,300 +2.6% |
| 2022 | $303 -15% | $343,500 +35.3% |
| 2021 | $357 -11.6% | $253,900 +29.6% |
| 2020 | $404 -4.3% | $195,900 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $422 -1.6% | $186,000 +0.1% |
| 2018 | $429 +12.7% | $185,800 +30.9% |
| 2017 | $381 | $141,950 +21% |
| 2016 | $381 | $117,350 -2.5% |
| 2014 | $381 | $120,300 +15.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $103,950 |
| 2012 | $369 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $401 | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | $1,551 -25.8% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,089 +48.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,407 | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $1,134 +7.2% | $77,450 +11% |
| 2000 | $1,057 | $69,750 |
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Neighborhood: 98597
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- 4/10Yelm Prairie Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.7 mi
- 6/10Ridgeline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.6 mi
- 4/10Yelm High School 12Grades: 9-12Distance: 8.9 mi
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- Washington
- Thurston County
- Yelm
- 98597
- 17631 Old Barn Road SE
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