Welcome to a truly exceptional 15-acre retreat just outside of Tenino, where privacy, natural beauty, & modern sustainability come together in a setting unlike any other. The charming 2-bed, 1.75-bath 2111sf home with a dedicated office is filled with warmth, character, & timeless appeal. A separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath 720sf apartment with its own private laundry provides flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, a home business, or potential rental income. Thoughtful updates include a newer roof, new well pump, water softener and filtration system, & a 6,600-watt grid-tied solar array to help reduce energy costs. Nature lovers will appreciate the property’s designation as a Certified Wildlife Sanctuary, where 164 documented bird species have been observed over the years. Birdsongs, native habitat, & ever-changing seasonal beauty create a tranquil environment that feels worlds away. For gardeners & homesteading enthusiasts, the property offers an established organic garden, a large irrigated vegetable garden, & productive fruit trees including apple, pear, & fig. The property consists of two parcels: 6.3 acres (zoned RRR1/5) containing the residential improvements, plus an additional 8.5-acre parcel in Open Space Classification, helping reduce property taxes while preserving the serene landscape. If you’ve been searching for acreage, sustainability, income potential, & a home with genuine character, this special Tenino retreat is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Pending
Listed by: Century 21 Van Dorm Realty
$875,000
4531 Old Military Road SE, Tenino, WA 98589
4beds
2,831sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
14.81 Acres Lot
$877,400 Zestimate®
$309/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dedicated officeLarge irrigated vegetable gardenEstablished organic gardenNewer roof
- 23 days |
- 629 |
- 73 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lynzie Kinnaman,
Century 21 Van Dorm Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2534819
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Ductless, Stove/Free Standing, Propane
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Lower Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,111
- Total interior livable area: 2,831 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Security System, Skylight(s), Solarium/Atrium, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 14.81 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Value In Land, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gated Entry, Green House, High Speed Internet, Irrigation, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane, Shop
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Beds: 1, ADU Baths: 1
- Parcel number: 11620110300
- Zoning: RRR1-5/Open Space
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Private, Company: Private well
- Utilities for property: Tenino Telephone Company, Tenino Telephone Company
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Tenino
Location
- Region: Tenino
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $309/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $736,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,853
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$877,400
$834,000 - $921,000
$3,393/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Pending sale | $875,000$309/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2534819 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000$309/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2534819 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,700 +2.5% | $736,700 +4.7% |
| 2023 | $6,539 +25.5% | $703,900 +25.5% |
| 2022 | $5,212 +20% | $560,900 +25.6% |
| 2021 | $4,343 -9.5% | $446,500 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $4,799 +29.2% | $426,500 +20.1% |
| 2019 | $3,716 -18% | $355,200 -4.2% |
| 2018 | $4,529 +36.7% | $370,600 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $3,312 | $356,050 +10.1% |
| 2016 | $3,312 | $323,250 +11% |
| 2014 | $3,312 | $291,200 -5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $309,500 |
| 2012 | $3,503 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,129 | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | $3,445 -23.7% | -- |
| 2006 | $4,515 +54.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,917 | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $893 +2.1% | $63,700 |
| 2000 | $875 | $63,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98589
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Tenino Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Tenino Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Tenino High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Tenino Mid
- High: Tenino High
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- Washington
- Thurston County
- Tenino
- 98589
- 4531 Old Military Road SE
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