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    • Listed by: Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty • Tommy Lowe
    Bought with: Theory Real Estate
    $545,000

    228 Ruby Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501

    4beds
    2,240sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1947
    9,099 Square Feet Lot
    $530,800 Zestimate®
    $243/sqft
    $2,958 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $530,800

    $499,000 - $568,000

    $2,958/mo

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    What's special

    Cozy fireplaceOpen floor planDetached garageRefinished hardwood floorsNew windowsNew hot water tankFresh landscaping
    Welcome to the Queen of Ruby Street! This vintage home welcomes you with an open floor plan and a cozy fireplace to gather around. Interior features: Vintage O'Keefe & Merritt stove/oven, griddle, freshly refinished hardwood floors, new interior paint, new LVP & carpet downstairs, New hot water tank, New windows, new insulation in attic. Exterior features: New 30-year Malarkey roof, Large deck off dining room, detached garage and fresh landscaping. Great location!!! Close to restaurants shopping, I-5 and schools.

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    Listed by:

    Tommy Lowe,

    Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty,

    Jesse Heberlein,

    Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty

    Bought with:

    Nicki Robbs, 21013225

    Theory Real Estate

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2364088MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Lower
    Bedroom
    • Level: Lower
    Bathroom full
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom three quarter
    • Level: Lower
    Bonus room
    • Level: Lower
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Entry hall
    • Level: Main
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen with eating space
    • Level: Main
    Utility room
    • Level: Lower
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Garbage Disposal
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
    • Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,240
    • Total interior livable area: 2,240 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Driveway, RV Parking
    • Covered spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Main
    • Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Generator
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 9,099 Square Feet
    • Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, RV Parking
    • Topography: Level
    • Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
    Details
    • Parcel number: 44100202600
    • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: Wired for Generator

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal/Vinyl, Wood Products
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Very Good
    • Year built: 1947
    • Major remodel year: 1985

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Company: PSE
    • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Tumwater
    • Water: Public, Company: City of Tumwater
    • Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Trail(s)
    • Subdivision: Tumwater
    Location
    • Region: Olympia

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $243/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $497,600
    • Annual tax amount: $4,071
    • Date on market: 4/25/2025
    • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/7/2025Sold$545,000-0.7%$243/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2364088 Report a problem
    6/6/2025Pending sale$549,000$245/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2364088 Report a problem
    5/30/2025Price change$549,000-1.8%$245/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2364088 Report a problem
    5/15/2025Price change$559,000-1.8%$250/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2364088 Report a problem
    5/2/2025Price change$569,000-1.7%$254/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2364088 Report a problem
    4/25/2025Listed for sale$579,000+261.9%$258/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2364088 Report a problem
    10/12/2023Listing removed--
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    9/30/2023Price change$2,500-7.4%$1/sqft
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    9/23/2023Listed for rent$2,700$1/sqft
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    8/15/2023Listing removed--
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    7/13/2023Listed for rent$2,700$1/sqft
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    5/24/2000Sold$160,000$71/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,961 +21.9%$497,600 +21.7%
    2024$4,071 +5.1%$408,900 +5.7%
    2023$3,873 +5.1%$386,700 +2.5%
    2022$3,684 +2.7%$377,300 +23.9%
    2021$3,587 +8.1%$304,600 +17.9%
    2020$3,317 +19.5%$258,300 +10.6%
    2019$2,775 +1.4%$233,500 +4.5%
    2018$2,736 +22%$223,400 +28.7%
    2017$2,243 $173,600 +4.4%
    2016$2,243 $166,350 +1.2%
    2014$2,243 $164,450 +0.7%
    2013-- $163,350
    2012$2,045 --
    2011-- --
    2010-- --
    2009$2,316 --
    2008-- --
    2007$2,416 -30.6%--
    2006$3,479 +80.4%--
    2005$1,929 --
    2004-- --
    2002-- --
    2001$1,778 +116.5%$111,400 +10%
    2000$822 $101,300
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 98501

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Peter G Schmidt Elem
    • Middle: George Wash Bush Mid
    • High: Tumwater 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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