Welcome to the South Capitol Neighborhood! This home was built in 1924. The neighborhood came to be between 1900 and 1929 to coincide with the completion of the State Capital in 1928. The home features a large Living Room area with Gas Fireplace, large Kitchen and Bedroom on the main floor. Upstairs is a Studio as well as another Bedroom. There is a large separate utility room as well as independent access to the basement with opportunity to get creative. There is also a large detached 2-car garage that is currently being used as workspace and a private fully fenced backyard that has been transformed into a private urban oasis. Location is walkable to schools, parks, Capital, restaurants, and various entertainment.
Sold
Listed by: WEICHERT, Realtors Reynolds RE • Ryan Reynolds
Bought with: John L. Scott Lacey
$590,000
117 21st Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501
2beds
2,230sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$589,800 Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$1,898 Estimated rent
Home value
$589,800
$549,000 - $637,000
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Gas fireplaceLarge kitchenPrivate fully fenced backyardSeparate utility roomPrivate urban oasis
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Listed by:
Ryan Reynolds,
WEICHERT, Realtors Reynolds RE,
Christy L. Reynolds,
WEICHERT, Realtors Reynolds RE
Bought with:
Yolanda Edwards, 122610
John L. Scott Lacey
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2400787
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Split
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Natural Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,230
- Total interior livable area: 2,230 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 110 x 48 x 110 x 50
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 85300100102
- Zoning: R 6-12
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1924
- Major remodel year: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Olympia
- Water: Public, Company: City of Olympia
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capital Campus
Location
- Region: Olympia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $265/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $475,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,982
- Date on market: 8/27/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 329 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2025 | Sold | $590,000-1.5%$265/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2400787 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Pending sale | $599,000$269/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2400787 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000+16.9%$269/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2400787 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2024 | Sold | $512,400-0.5%$230/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2193530 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2024 | Pending sale | $514,900$231/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2193530 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $514,900$231/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2193530 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2024 | Pending sale | $514,900$231/sqft |
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| 2/19/2024 | Contingent | $514,900$231/sqft |
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| 2/15/2024 | Price change | $514,900-1.9%$231/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2193530 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $525,000+36.4%$235/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2193530 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2021 | Sold | $385,000+23%$173/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1745479 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2005 | Sold | $313,000$140/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,982 +5.1% | $475,300 +4.9% |
| 2023 | $4,740 +8.4% | $453,100 +3.4% |
| 2022 | $4,374 -5.2% | $438,300 +13.5% |
| 2021 | $4,614 +5.1% | $386,100 +13.6% |
| 2020 | $4,390 +17.8% | $339,900 +7.4% |
| 2019 | $3,726 -3.2% | $316,400 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $3,847 +18.4% | $303,100 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $3,249 | $273,600 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $3,249 | $264,750 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $3,249 | $259,750 +5.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $246,350 |
| 2012 | $3,158 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,933 | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | $3,046 -28.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $4,239 +79.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,367 | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $1,877 -0.5% | $120,500 |
| 2000 | $1,886 | $120,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Captol
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Olympia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary
- Middle: Wash Mid
- High: Olympia High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Washington
- Thurston County
- Olympia
- 98501
- South Captol
- 117 21st Avenue SE
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