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$490,234$973 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $490,000 on Mar 16, 2026

8230 RIFFE LN SW

ROCHESTER, WA 98579
1
Baths
504 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$490K
$444K low$537K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$490,000 · Mar 16, 2026
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$490,234
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$392,187

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$91 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$438,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$161,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$277,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$404,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$438,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyThurston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.53
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 180 ft²Porch · 100 ft²

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Rochester Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Rochester High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
E
Rochester Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 3.6 mi

District: Rochester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98579These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.201

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,480
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.138 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,547
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,823
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.35%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8230 Riffe Ln Sw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the highest price per square foot in Rochester 98579
  • Among the smallest homes in Rochester 98579
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Thurston County

What homes are worth in Rochester 98579

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$197K$909K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Rochester 98579.

How it measures up in Rochester 98579

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rochester 98579.

Estimated value$490,234
CheaperTypical $513,759Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$973
CheaperTypical $319Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area504 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,543 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.53 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 8230 Riffe Ln Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRochester 98579Thurston County
Estimated valuepricier than$490,23443% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$973almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than504 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1.53 ac61% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than199863% of homes64% of homes

About 8230 Riffe Ln Sw

How much is 8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA is $490,234 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $443,573 to $536,895. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA last sell?

8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA last sold on Mar 16, 2026 for $490,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA?

8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA has 1 bathrooms, 504 square feet of living space and a 1.53-acre lot.

When was 8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA built?

8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA?

8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA is assigned to Rochester Middle School (middle), rated B; Rochester High School (high), rated C; Rochester Primary School (elementary). All sit in Rochester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA compare to other homes in Rochester 98579?

Among the 5,061 homes in Rochester 98579, it is worth more than 43% of them ($490,234 against a typical $513,759), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($973 against a typical $319), it is bigger than almost none of them (504 ft² against a typical 1,543 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (1.53 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1998 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Thurston County, it is worth more than 41% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8230 Riffe Ln Sw, Rochester, WA was $91. The county assessed it at $438,800.

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