Fantastic rambler home in convenient/centrally located Tumwater. 3 bedroom 1.75 bath home features custom hemlock & red oak wrapped windows & sills, solid red oak shaker interior doors and closet doors, chair-rail trim and floor trim throughout. Large living room features a wood stove, open country kitchen w/ peninsula, and a sliding glass door to the full length covered deck. Large finished bonus room (was the original garage) for flexible space. Outside, a fully fenced yard, a 14’x8’ tool shed with roll up door, 2 car attached garage w/220 power, additional off-street/RV parking with power. Backs to undeveloped property for privacy. Close to Tumwater schools, State offices, freeway access to many stores and restaurants. Come take a peek!
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Listed by: Keller Williams South Sound • Philip Harlan
Bought with: NextHome Prolific
$470,000
228 Lee Street SE, Tumwater, WA 98501
3beds
1,803sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
7,592 Square Feet Lot
$473,000 Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$2,507 Estimated rent
Home value
$473,000
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Large finished bonus roomWood stoveFully fenced yard
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Listed by:
Philip Harlan,
Keller Williams South Sound
Bought with:
Josephine Njuguna, 127040
NextHome Prolific
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2407380
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Baseboard, Radiant, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Bonus Room
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,803
- Total interior livable area: 1,803 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 7,592 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 103
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 44100302600
- Zoning: SFM
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: none
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1979
- Major remodel year: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Available, Sewer Connected, Company: City of Tumwater
- Water: Public, Company: City of Tumwater
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Tumwater
Location
- Region: Tumwater
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $261/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $486,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,554
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 169 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,State Bond,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Leased Equipment, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Sold | $470,000-2.1%$261/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2407380 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2025 | Pending sale | $480,000$266/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2407380 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $480,000+14.3%$266/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2407380 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2021 | Sold | $420,000+0.2%$233/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1844890 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2021 | Pending sale | $419,000$232/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1844890 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $419,000$232/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1844890 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2021 | Pending sale | $419,000$232/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1844890 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2021 | Price change | $419,000-1.4%$232/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1844890 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $425,000+272.8%$236/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1844890 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/1999 | Sold | $114,000$63/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #33174556 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,846 +6.4% | $486,900 +7% |
| 2023 | $4,554 +1.4% | $454,900 -1.1% |
| 2022 | $4,489 +5% | $460,000 +26.6% |
| 2021 | $4,276 +8.6% | $363,300 +18.5% |
| 2020 | $3,936 +16.6% | $306,700 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $3,375 +3.8% | $282,600 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $3,251 +14.3% | $271,900 +18.7% |
| 2017 | $2,844 | $229,150 +7.4% |
| 2016 | $2,844 | $213,450 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $2,844 | $208,650 +1.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $206,450 |
| 2012 | $2,556 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,472 | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | $2,548 -31.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,723 +73.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,140 | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $1,664 -2.9% | $104,200 |
| 2000 | $1,713 | $104,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98501
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Peter G Schmidt Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10George Washington Bush Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10Tumwater High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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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- Washington
- Thurston County
- Tumwater
- 98501
- 228 Lee Street SE
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