Classic Craftsman charm meets everyday liability in Olympia’s sought-after Capitol Campus neighborhood. Filled with natural light and offering an incredible amount of space, this vintage home welcomes you with generously sized rooms and a layout that flows comfortably for both daily living and gathering.The kitchen connects beautifully to a dedicated dining room and an additional cozy gathering area, creating the kind of spaces where people naturally come together. Just off the main living room, a flexible office space offers the perfect spot for working from home or a quiet retreat.This two-story home with a finished attic and unfinished basement provides exceptional versatility. The attic expands your living space with two additional rooms and a half bath, ideal for a home office, creative studio, or hobby area while the basement offers excellent storage and functionality.Step outside to a private backyard surrounded by established landscaping, complete with a covered patio for year-round enjoyment and a charming chicken coop for those dreaming of a bit of urban homesteading.With solar panels helping offset heating costs and a 50-year roof with transferable manufacturer warranty installed 2014, this home blends character with long-term value.All just moments from downtown Olympia, the Capitol Campus, parks, and local favorites offering a rare opportunity to enjoy space, charm, and location in one of the area’s most desirable neighborhoods.
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Listed by: BHGRE - Northwest Home Team • Shelley Jones
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Evergreen
$700,000
225 17th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501
5beds
3,132sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
5,702 Square Feet Lot
$699,900 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$3,631 Estimated rent
Home value
$699,900
$665,000 - $735,000
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Flexible office spaceFilled with natural lightClassic craftsman charmCozy gathering areaCharming chicken coopGenerously sized rooms
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Listed by:
Shelley Jones,
BHGRE - Northwest Home Team,
Carrie Hammond,
BHGRE - Northwest Home Team
Bought with:
Mary Sears, 23937
Coldwell Banker Evergreen
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2517592
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Third
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Third
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Solar (Unspecified), Wood
Cooling
- Ductless, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,132
- Total interior livable area: 3,132 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Water Heater
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 5,702 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 70800201700
- Zoning: R-6-12
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Ribbon
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1910
- Major remodel year: 1972
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
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capital Campus
Location
- Region: Olympia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $558,200
- Annual tax amount: $6,571
- Date on market: 6/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Sold | $700,000+0.1%$223/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2517592 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $699,000$223/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2517592 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+47.3%$223/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2517592 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2008 | Listing removed | $474,500$152/sqft |
Source: NCI #28112279 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2008 | Listed for sale | $474,500$152/sqft |
Source: NCI #28112279 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,850 +7.4% | $558,200 +7.2% |
| 2023 | $5,448 -8.8% | $520,900 -13% |
| 2022 | $5,972 -22.3% | $598,800 -6.9% |
| 2021 | $7,684 +12.7% | $643,500 +21.8% |
| 2020 | $6,817 +13.6% | $528,300 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $5,999 -1.1% | $510,100 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $6,067 +32.4% | $488,500 +22.2% |
| 2017 | $4,583 | $399,900 +5.7% |
| 2016 | $4,583 | $378,350 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $4,583 | $366,650 +6.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $344,150 |
| 2012 | $4,312 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,196 | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | $3,306 -29.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $4,715 +35.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,485 | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $2,369 -0.5% | $152,200 |
| 2000 | $2,380 | $152,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Captol
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Olympia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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
- 225 17th Avenue SE
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