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Sold Closed March 3, 2026

$948,800

Originally $998,800

4 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

4,198 Sqft House

Waterfront

Built 2004

2.42 Acres Lot

8-Car Garage

36121 79th Ave S Roy WA 98580

SALE HISTORY

List price was $998,800
The price was later changed to $948,800.
It took 52 days to go pending.
Then 30 days to close at $948,800
Closed at $226/SQFT.

Stunning 4BR/3BA riverfront home on 2.42 acres w/ ~235 ft of Nisqually River frontage with no flood risk. This 4,198 sf retreat features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, a propane fireplace, and river views from multiple rooms. The primary suite features balcony access, a jacuzzi tub, and a large walk-in closet. Daylight basement offers ADU potential with a separate entrance and pre-wired for kitchen and laundry. Upgrades include a private well with whole-house filtration, heat pump cooling, a 115-gal water heater, a central vacuum, an electric gate, and a security system. Enjoy a 3-car garage, a 5-bay enclosed shop, extra parking, fresh paint, new carpet, a quiet, dead-end location, and room for all your toys on this park-like property.

Offer Review

No offer review date was specified

Listing source NWMLS MLS #

2460230

Listed by

Starlene Ward, RE/MAX Integrity
Megan Ackerlund, Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Buyer's broker

Nancy Williams, John L. Scott, Inc.

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Roy Waterfront

Real Estate Lead

Shane Blondin

RE/MAX Northwest Realtors

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Bedroom & Bathroom Layout

MAIN

BDRM

FULL
BATH

LOWER

BDRM

FULL
BATH

Property History

Mar 03, 2026

Sold

$948,800

NWMLS #2460230 Annualized 5.7% / yr

Feb 05, 2026

Went Pending

$948,800

NWMLS #2460230

Jan 08, 2026

Went Contingent

$948,800

NWMLS #2460230

Jul 31, 2019

Sold

$660,000

NWMLS #1439362 Annualized 7.9% / yr

Nov 22, 2015

Sold

$499,000

NWMLS #800267

Listing Details

Sale Price

$948,800
Closing Date

March 3, 2026
Last List Price

$948,800
Original Price

$998,800
List Date

December 11, 2025
Pending Date

February 1, 2026
Days to go Pending

52 days
$/sqft (Total)

$226/sqft
$/sqft (Finished)

$226/sqft
Listing Source

NWMLS
MLS Number

2460230
Listing Broker

Starlene Ward
Listing Office

RE/MAX Integrity
Buyer's Broker

Nancy Williams
Buyer Broker's Firm

John L. Scott, Inc.

Monthly Payment Estimate

Principal and Interest

$4,974 / month
Property Taxes

$662 / month
Homeowners Insurance

$186 / month
TOTAL

$5,822 / month
based on 20% down

($189,760)
and a

6.85% Interest Rate
About:

All calculations are estimates only and provided by Mainview LLC. Actual amounts will vary.

House Details

Sqft (Total)

4,198 sqft
Sqft (Finished)

4,198 sqft
Sqft (Unfinished)

None
Property Type

House
Sub Type

1 Story + Basement
Bedrooms

4 Bedrooms
Bathrooms

3 Bathrooms
Lot

2.42 Acres Lot
Lot Size Source

Public Records
Lot #

2
Project

Unspecified
Total Stories

2 stories
Basement

Finished
Sqft Source

Public Records

Property Tax Info

2025 Property Taxes

$7,949 / year
No Senior Exemption

Public Parcel Data & Maps

County

Pierce County
Parcel #

0217278016
County Website

Pierce County Assessor Parcel Detail
County Parcel Map

Pierce County Parcel Map
County GIS Map

County GIS Area Map
About

County links provided by Mainview LLC

Schools

School District

Yelm
Elementary

Mckenna Elem
Middle

Yelm Mid
High School

Yelm High12

Waterfront

Waterfront

Yes
Type

River
Frontage

Unspecified

HOA

HOA Dues

Unspecified
Fees Assessed

Unspecified
HOA Dues Include

Unspecified
HOA Contact

Unspecified
Management Contact

Unspecified

Parking

Covered

8-Car
Types

Attached Garage
Detached Garage
RV Parking
Has Garage

Yes
Nbr of Assigned Spaces

8

Views

River
Territorial

Construction

Year Built

2004
Home Builder

Unspecified

Cooling

Includes

Heat Pump

Heating

Includes

Forced Air

Interior

Flooring

Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Laminate
Carpet
Features

Bath Off Primary
Built-In Vacuum
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
French Doors
Jetted Tub
Security System
Vaulted Ceilings
Walk-In Closet(s)
Walk-In Pantry
Water Heater

Property

Lot Features

Dead End Street
Dirt Road
Drought Resistant Landscape
Open Space
Secluded
Site Features

Cabana/Gazebo
Cable TV
Deck
Dog Run
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
Gated Entry
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
Patio
Propane
RV Parking
Shop

Appliances

Included

Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Trash Compactor
Washer(s)

Terms

Bank Owned (REO)

No

Utilities

Energy

Electric
Propane
Sewer

Septic Tank
Water Source

Individual Well

Additional Info

Waterfront

Yes
Air Conditioning (A/C)

Yes
Buyer Broker's Compensation

Unspecified
MLS Area #

Area 121
Number of Photos

36
Last Modification Time

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 2:18 PM
System Listing ID

5505236

Update Info

Closed

2026-03-03 14:36:25
Pending Or Ctg

2026-02-05 19:04:52
Price Reduction

2025-12-16 16:07:16
First For Sale

2025-12-11 18:29:07

Listing details based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026 2:18 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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Sold March 3, 2026

$948,800

4 BR 3 BA 4,198 SQFT

36121 79th Ave S Roy WA 98580

NWMLS #2460230. Starlene Ward, RE/MAX Integrity

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