Fall in love with this cutie! Enjoy the warmth of the original wood floors, a light filled sunroom with custom locally made iron railing-perfect for your morning coffee, and a spacious walk-in shower in the spa-like bath. Outside you'll find a quiet and private yard perfect for entertaining or just relaxing, your own personal retreat. With 1220 sq ft of comfortable living space plus 870 sq ft of partially finished basement brimming with potential, you'll have room to grow! So much charm in one perfect package, all tucked away on a peaceful dead-end street in one of Olympia's most desirable neighborhoods. Don't miss the virtual tour!
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Listed by: Engel & Voelkers North Tacoma • Jennifer Tobin
Bought with: Real Broker LLC
$450,000
523 17th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501
2beds
2,090sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
5,863 Square Feet Lot
$450,200 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$2,218 Estimated rent
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Original wood floorsQuiet and private yardSpacious walk-in showerLight filled sunroomPersonal retreat
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Aug 18
Listed by:
Jennifer Tobin,
Engel & Voelkers North Tacoma
Bought with:
Alexis Moore, 21033409
Real Broker LLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2421823
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: See Remarks, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,090
- Total interior livable area: 2,090 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,863 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 108 x 55
- Features: Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 84600000700
- Zoning: R-6-12
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement/Concrete
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1945
- Major remodel year: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Olympia
- Water: Public, Company: City of Olympia
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capital Campus
Location
- Region: Olympia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $424,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,449
- Offers reviewed: 08/18/2025
- Date on market: 10/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 274 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2025 | Sold | $450,000+3.4%$215/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2421823 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Pending sale | $435,000$208/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2421823 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $435,000+183.8%$208/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2421823 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2017 | Sold | $153,300-4.2%$73/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1026232 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2016 | Pending sale | $160,000$77/sqft |
Source: Abbey Realty Inc #1026232 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2016 | Listed for sale | $160,000$77/sqft |
Source: Abbey Realty Inc #1026232 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2016 | Pending sale | $160,000$77/sqft |
Source: Abbey Realty Inc #1026232 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $160,000-33.6%$77/sqft |
Source: Abbey Realty Inc #1026232 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2016 | Sold | $240,948$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2016 | Price change | $240,948+1.8%$115/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2016 | Price change | $236,647-1.8%$113/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2016 | Price change | $240,948+92.8%$115/sqft |
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| 5/30/2016 | Price change | $125,000-47.2%$60/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2016 | Price change | $236,647+89.3%$113/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2016 | Price change | $125,000-47.2%$60/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2016 | Price change | $236,647$113/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2016 | Price change | -- |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2016 | Price change | $236,647+18.9%$113/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2016 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2016 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2016 | Price change | -- |
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| 10/9/2015 | Listed for sale | $199,000+5.3%$95/sqft |
Source: Prudential Olympia Realtors #737217 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2011 | Listing removed | $189,000$90/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Olympia #268780 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2011 | Listed for sale | $189,000+5.6%$90/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Olympia #268780 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2009 | Sold | $179,000$86/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #29146549 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,449 +5.2% | $424,300 +5% |
| 2023 | $4,227 +8.3% | $404,000 +3.4% |
| 2022 | $3,902 -4.6% | $390,900 +14.2% |
| 2021 | $4,091 +3.8% | $342,200 +12.1% |
| 2020 | $3,942 +18.6% | $305,200 +8% |
| 2019 | $3,325 -1% | $282,600 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $3,358 +14.5% | $270,400 +10.2% |
| 2017 | $2,932 | $245,350 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $2,932 | $236,300 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $2,932 | $234,300 +3.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $226,300 |
| 2012 | $2,905 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $723 | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | $253 -47.8% | -- |
| 2006 | $485 +37.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $353 | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $634 -39.3% | $112,000 |
| 2000 | $1,044 | $112,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98501
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 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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- Thurston County
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