Property Attributes
- ID#2513848
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyTHURSTON
- CityYelm
- AreaYelm-Rainier
- NeighborhoodBald Hills
- Zip98597
- Style2 Story
- Year Built1993
- Taxes$ 3052
- Price$ 490,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1248
- Lot Size5 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Property Description
Motivated Seller*Huge Price Improvement*for Lucky Buyer!!! Exceptional 5-acre off-grid retreat just outside Yelm! Located 30–45 mins from Olympia & Tacoma, this private paradise offers total self-sufficiency surrounded by forest & wildlife. The cedar-built home features a spacious country kitchen, cozy wood stove, and an office utilized as a 3rd bedroom. Attached 2-car garage includes a dedicated workspace and storage loft. Premium Infrastructure: Updated solar power system with high-efficiency lithium batteries, extra-large propane tank, and a private well with a brand-new pump & plumbing. The Grounds: Features established gardens, a lined chicken coop, walking trails, and storm root cellars fully equipped with alternative power, and water supply. Minutes to Clear Lake, Deschutes Falls, and close to Mt. Rainier National Park for year-round recreation. Endless potential for a private retreat or independent homestead!
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Lackamas Elem | Ridgeline Mid | Buyer To Verify High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Listed $525,000 |
| 6/19/2026 | 7$490,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1248 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Heating | Stove/Free Standing,Wall Furnace |
| Cooling | None |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Tankless Water Heater,Washer |
| Year Built | 1993 |
| Topography | Level,Partial Slope |
| Levels | Two |
| Unit Number | B |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| County | Thurston |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Subdivision Name | Bald Hills |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Green Energy Generation | Solar |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Yelm Ave,Turn Southeast onto Bald Hill Rd SE,at 4way stop junction of Bald Hills,Lawerence Lake,Smith Prarie Turn Left to stay on Bald Hill Rd SE,Turn Left onto Elbow Lake Rd SE. #B on Left. |
| High School | Buyer To Verify |
| City | Yelm |
| Entry Location | Main |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Yelm |
| MLS Area | 453 - Yelm/Rainier |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 217800 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | Cash |
| Elementary School | Lackamas Elem |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3052.63 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Ridgeline Mid |
| Property Condition | Good |
| Public Remarks | Motivated Seller*Huge Price Improvement*for Lucky Buyer!!! Exceptional 5-acre off-grid retreat just outside Yelm! Located 3045 mins from Olympia & Tacoma,this private paradise offers total self-suffi |
| Structure Type | House |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Property Style | 12 - 2 Story |
| NWM_ShowMapLink | Yes |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Bath Off Primary,Ceiling Fan(s),Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Fireplace,Loft,Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
|---|---|
| Basement | None |
| Flooring | Vinyl,Carpet |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | No |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| 3/4 Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 1 |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 2 |
| Fireplaces Main | 1 |
| Power Production Type | Propane,Solar (Unspecified),Wood |
| Baths Three Quarter Main | 1 |
| Bedrooms Upper | 1 |
| Baths Full Upper | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1.75 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Wood |
|---|---|
| Vegetation | Brush,Fruit Trees,Garden Space,Wooded |
| Parking Features | Driveway,Attached Garage |
| Lot Features | Dirt Road,Open Space,Secluded,Value In Land |
| Water Source | Private |
| Total Parking | 6 |
| Inclusions | Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s) |
| Foundation Details | Poured Concrete |
| Building Area Total | 1248 |
| Lot Size Acres | 5 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Site Features | Deck,Outbuildings,Propane |
| Parking Uncovered Total | 4 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool