**261 Watt Canyon Road — Start With the House. Add the Barn. Build the Vision.**
**Recognize this barn? It can be part of the opportunity.**
The Big White Barn is something of a local landmark along I-90, and it sits beside a unique cluster of rural properties in Watt Canyon. The property being offered in this listing is **261 Watt Canyon Road**, a well-built 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home on approximately 9 acres, offered at **$565,000**.
For the right buyer, this property offers an unusually affordable entry point into something much larger.
The home is approximately **1,850 square feet**, built in the 1970s, with an attached two-car garage and a comfortable, practical layout. The photos in this listing are **historical photos** and are intended to show the home and property. A buyer will likely want to make some cosmetic updates and personalize the house, and the asking price reflects that opportunity.
But the real story here is the land.
The property enjoys wide-open views toward the **Stuart Mountain Range**, with a rural setting that still feels surprisingly convenient. A previous owner installed substantial **2x6 horse fencing**, and much of the property is already set up in a way that could work very well for horses.
The acreage receives **Kittitas Reclamation District irrigation water**, and a separate private irrigation canal borders the lower portion of the property. That canal creates a distinctive creek-like setting and gives the land an additional layer of character.
Domestic water is supplied by a **private well**.
Despite the country setting, access is easy. The property is only about **3 miles from I-90 Exit 101**, with fuel and convenience services nearby, and Ellensburg is only a few miles farther.
### The Bigger Opportunity
261 Watt Canyon is part of a four-parcel cluster known as the **Watt Canyon Complex**. The properties are contiguous and together create the potential for a much larger equestrian property, family compound, investment holding, or home-and-business setting.
The diagram included in this listing shows how the four properties fit together. The overall complex totals more than 30 acres, with irrigation water and excellent freeway access.
The properties are currently being offered as follows:
**1. 270 Mission Road — $450,000**
Approximately 9 acres with a double-wide residence. This property was formerly the site of a private school. Assumble VA loan.
**2. 261 Watt Canyon Road — $565,000**
The subject property in this listing: approximately 1,850 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, horse fencing, irrigation water and approximately 9 acres. Assumable VA Loan.
**3. The Big White Barn — $325,000**
Approximately 9 acres with the large white barn shown in several of the photographs. The barn is on a **separate adjoining parcel** and is not included in the $565,000 purchase price unless separately negotiated.
**4. 261 Mission Road — $525,000**
A separate neighboring residential property.
The unique part is that a buyer does not have to take on the entire complex.
You can **start with the house**.
If the vision grows, there may also be an opportunity to **purchase or option the adjoining parcels**, including the Big White Barn.
That flexibility is what makes 261 Watt Canyon especially interesting. It works as a stand-alone rural home and horse property today, but it also provides a possible path into something much larger over time.
This is not a cookie-cutter subdivision property. It is a place for someone who values **acreage, horses, mountain views, irrigation water, rural character and the freedom to create something of their own**.
Contact me for more information, a showing, or to discuss the adjoining parcels and the larger Watt Canyon opportunity.
SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE
For sale by owner
$565,000
261 Watt Canyon Rd, Thorp, WA 98946
3beds
2baths
1,850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
9 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mountain viewsDistinctive creek-like settingAttached two-car garageRural settingComfortable practical layout
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Zillow last checked:
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Property Owner (425) 985-6155
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This property is for sale by owner and Zillow, Inc. is displaying it at the owner's request. It is not subject to a listing agreement with Zillow, Inc. or its affiliates.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,850
- Total interior livable area: 1,850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 9 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 029133
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1975
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: HOA
Location
- Region: Thorp
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $510,810
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,348/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $565,000-16.3%$305/sqft |
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| 6/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $675,000+82.4%$365/sqft |
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| 2/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/6/2020 | Listing removed | $2,250$1/sqft |
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| 9/4/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,250$1/sqft |
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| 5/22/2020 | Listing removed | $2,250$1/sqft |
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| 3/23/2020 | Price change | $2,250+15.4%$1/sqft |
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| 3/21/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 9/15/2019 | Listing removed | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 8/24/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 5/20/2018 | Listing removed | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 5/11/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 3/28/2016 | Sold | $370,000+19.4%$200/sqft |
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| 8/31/2004 | Sold | $310,000+35.1%$168/sqft |
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| 10/10/2001 | Sold | $229,500$124/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $311,650 +0.5% |
| 2024 | -- | $310,170 -7.7% |
| 2023 | $3,524 +40.7% | $335,870 +9% |
| 2022 | $2,505 +0.2% | $308,000 +16.3% |
| 2021 | $2,500 +10.9% | $264,830 -6.3% |
| 2019 | $2,253 +49.5% | $282,530 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $1,507 | $260,080 |
| 2017 | $1,507 | $260,080 +64.9% |
| 2016 | $1,507 | $157,680 |
| 2015 | $1,507 +1.1% | $157,680 +0.8% |
| 2013 | $1,490 | $156,420 +5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $148,340 |
| 2009 | -- | $148,340 |
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