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SOLD! — Almost NEW! 2021 3-Bed, 2-Bath Rambler near Grand Mound, Rochester, Centralia, Exit 88

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20144 Weston Court SW, Centralia, WA 98531
MLS #2010717
Listed at $425,000

 

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Darling, almost new rambler in Tucker Estates conveniently located in the Grand Mound area within 5 minutes of Exit 88/I-5

With only 24 homes, Weston Court is a short little road ending in a culdesac … and 20144 is right at the very end. Surrounding the homes in Tucker Estates is a common green area, with access to the side of this home.

Built in 2021, the home features a wide-open great room layout combining a beautifully designed granite kitchen with eat-at island, dining, and living areas into one open space for fantastic “part of the crowd” activity! The “living room” area of the great room is massive enough for the largest sectional and entertainment center.

This well-designed floor plan splits the bedrooms to opposite sides of the house providing a bit of privacy between the two secondary, guest rooms, and the primary suite. (Be sure to take a look at the 3D tour referenced within to see a sketch of the floor plan.) In addition, you’ll find that throughout the house, all rooms are very spacious–large secondary bedrooms, roomy laundry, wide hallways.

Primary suite is also sizable with plenty of room for a king-sized bed and furniture. Walk-in closet and 5-piece ensuite complete the space beautifully.

Note that CCRs are recorded, but there is no active HOA. Priced competitively in this changing market. Don’t miss out!
  • MLS# 2010717
  • Built in 2021
  • 1,848 SqFt*
  • 4,951 SqFt* Lot
  • $3,432 2022 Property Taxes
  • 3 Bedrooms (including Primary)
  • 2 full baths
  • 2-Car Attached Garage
  • Fully Fenced Back Yard
  • Central Air Conditioning

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* buyer to verify home size and property size to own satisfaction

Call your agent for a private tour and then set the stage to move right in!

Contact me or your agent for a personal tour. If you’ve not yet prequalified, visit my lending resource page for a list of excellent loan officers.

SOLD! – Peaceful … Private … Serene — 5+ Acres, Equestrian Ready, Griffin Schools

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5802 Young Rd NW, Olympia, WA 98502
MLS #1836203

Fabulous 5+ acre custom-built territorial view home with craftsman finishes and outstanding floor plan!

You’ll delight in the generous spaces of this open concept home. Included are gourmet appliances for the discerning cook, gorgeous built-in cabinetry, stone surround fireplace … not to mention high vaulted ceilings and luminous woodwork throughout.

The home features three large bedrooms, including two master suites. From each master suite and the great room, walk out french doors to the wrap-around entertainment deck overlooking the territorial view. There’s even a small view of Mt. Rainier from the upper pasture!

The finished lower level space w/bath features newly carpeted heated floors & roll-up garage-style doors provides awesome rec/bonus room (think theater, bar, gym, hobby, play space). Easy equestrian possibility w/3-fenced pastures & Shelter. Sought after Griffin Schools and minutes to Frye Cove County Park.

Way too much to list here! Ask your buyer’s agent for a personal tour!

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  • MLS# 1836203
  • Built in 2008
  • 4,260 SqFt*
    • appx 2,288* sqft main floor
    • appx 1,972* sqft lower level
  • 5.24 Acres (per County records)
  • $6,508 2021 Property Taxes
  • 3 Bedrooms (including Master & Jr. Master)
  • 3.75 baths (3 full + three-quarter bath in Jr. Master Suite)
  • 2-Car Attached Garage
  • RV+ Parking
  • Private Well & Septic
  • Water Treatment System
  • Two water heaters
  • 400 amp service
  • Hot/Cold Water Mixer Spigot in garage
  • Front Yard Sprinkler System
  • Three Fenced Pasture Areas
  • Run-In Shed in Upper Pasture

* buyer to verify home size and property size to own satisfaction
Call your agent for a private tour and then set the stage to move right in!

Contact me or your agent for a personal tour. If you’ve not yet prequalified, visit my lending resource page for a list of excellent loan officers.

Thinking of Selling?

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Thinking of Selling? Now May Be the Time.

Thinking of Selling? Now May Be the Time. | MyKCM

The housing market has started off much stronger this year than it did last year. Lower mortgage interest rates have been a driving factor in that change. The average 30-year rate in 2019, according to Freddie Mac, was 3.94%. Today that rate is closer to 3.5%.

The Census Bureau also just reported the highest homeownership rate since 2014 for people under 35. This is evidence that owning their own home is becoming more important to Millennials as they reach the age where marriage and children are part of their lives.

According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), buyer demand across the country is strong. That’s not the case, however, with seller demand, which remains weak throughout most of the nation. Here’s a breakdown by state:Thinking of Selling? Now May Be the Time. | MyKCMNationally, demand for housing is high, but supply is extremely low. National Association of Realtors (NAR) also just reported that the actual number of homes currently for sale stands at 1.42 million, which is one of the lowest totals in almost three decades. Additionally, the ratio of homes for sale to the number purchased currently stands at 3.1 months of inventory. In a normal market, that number would be nearly double that at 6.0 months of inventory.

A look at the local picture….

In Pierce and Thurston County the current inventory is 0.6 months.  What does this mean?  If no new listings were added, the supply of houses for sale would be exhausted in 18 days!  Lewis County inventory is at 1.5 months or 45 days.  Of course new listings are added each day but not nearly enough to keep up with the demand.

What does this mean for buyers and sellers?

Buyers need to remain patient in the search process. At the same time, buyers must be ready to act immediately once they find the right home.

Sellers may not want to wait until spring to put their houses on the market. With demand so high and supply so low, now is the perfect time to sell your house for the greatest dollar value and the least hassle.

Bottom Line

The real estate market is entering the year like a lion. There’s no indication it will lose that roar, assuming inventory continues to come to market.