16005 148th Avenue SE · Yelm, WA 98597
Source: NWMLS · RE/MAX Country · Cynthia Schmier #NWM2538979
About this home
Two acres. Room for your animals. Space for your projects. A country lifestyle just minutes from Yelm. Discover the possibilities on this fully fenced and cross-fenced two-acre property, thoughtfully set up for hobby farming, homesteading, and country living. Established livestock areas, multiple stalls, convenient watering stations, and open pasture provide a ready-made setting for horses, goats, chickens, pigs, and more. Need room beyond the house? The detached four-car garage offers exceptional flexibility for vehicles, equipment, recreational toys, storage, or a dedicated workshop. Inside, the open-concept rambler makes the most of its layout, with expansive pasture views and a covered back porch where you can unwind and enjoy the surrounding acreage. Two spacious bedrooms, including one with a Murphy bed, offer flexibility for everyday living, guests, or a home office. Recent improvements include a new roof and gutters, updated plumbing, and hot and cold exterior water spigots. Whether you envision a small farm, a place for your animals, a workshop for your next project, or simply more room to spread out, this property offers a combination of usable acreage, existing infrastructure, and convenient access to downtown Yelm, Lawrence Lake, JBLM, shopping, and outdoor recreation. If you've been looking for a property where the land and outbuildings are just as important as the home, come explore the possibilities at this unique country property.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story
- Stories
- 1 story
- Year built
- 1973
- Lot size
- 87,120 sq ft (2 acres)
- County
- Thurston
- MLS #
- NWM2538979
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Fireplace
- 2 · Pellet Stove, Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Paved, Secluded
- Topography
- Equestrian,Level
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 6
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 6
- Parking features
- Attached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Individual Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Power
- Electric, Pellet, Wood
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Yelm Rural
- Property tax
- $3,417 (2026)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $650,000 (11.6% price cut)
- Listed on
- Jun 12, 2026
- Days active
- 136
- Price per sq ft
- $281
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2019-05-10
- Sold$365,000
- 2000-03-30
- Sold$125,000
Schools
School district: Yelm
- Elementary
- Fort Stevens Elem
- Middle
- Yelm Mid
- High
- Yelm High School 12SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 52% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: RE/MAX Country
Listing agent: Cynthia Schmier.
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Data last updated 2026-10-12.