Classic Tumwater rambler has mid-century soul & a heart full of meticulous updates. Refreshed top to bottom with attn to orig character: start w/ adorable curb appeal, add freshly refinished orig hardwoods, coved ceilings, updated kitchen & baths, this property’s a winner! Kitchen has stainless appliances, large pantry, ample granite counter space, open to dining & living. Good-sized BRs, cedar-lined closets, perfectly designed baths, vinyl windows, forced air heat, att’d garage & 6yr old roof; plus a fully fenced resort-like back yard w/120sf office, 200sf workshop, RV parking, huge patio, ez care turf & lovely perennial landscape. Super convenient location! You’re sure to fall in love - come see this cutie before someone else snaps it up!
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Listed by: Van Dorm Realty, Inc • Erin Cawley
Bought with: Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$490,000
5902 Elm Street SE, Tumwater, WA 98501
3beds
1,318sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$493,000 Zestimate®
$372/sqft
$2,358 Estimated rent
Home value
$493,000
$458,000 - $532,000
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Huge patioUpdated kitchenLovely perennial landscapeCoved ceilingsCedar-lined closetsPerfectly designed bathsEz care turf
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Aug 11
Listed by:
Erin Cawley,
Van Dorm Realty, Inc
Bought with:
Tim Lynch, 117939
Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2418561
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Natural Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, 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: 1,318
- Total interior livable area: 1,318 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 12702210400
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Available, Company: City of Tumwater
- Water: Public, Company: City of Tumwater
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tumwater
Location
- Region: Tumwater
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $372/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $418,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,164
- Offers reviewed: 08/11/2025
- Date on market: 9/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 184 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $490,000$372/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2418561 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Pending sale | $490,000$372/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2418561 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $490,000+63.4%$372/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2418561 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2019 | Listing removed | $299,900$228/sqft |
Source: Group 7 Inc., Real Estate Serv #1501418 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $299,900+0.3%$228/sqft |
Source: Group 7 Inc., Real Estate Serv #1501418 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2019 | Sold | $299,000-0.3%$227/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1501418 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2019 | Pending sale | $299,900$228/sqft |
Source: Group 7 Inc., Real Estate Serv #1501418 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2019 | Price change | $299,900-2.9%$228/sqft |
Source: Group 7 Inc., Real Estate Serv #1501418 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2019 | Price change | $309,000-1.9%$234/sqft |
Source: Group 7 Inc., Real Estate Serv #1501418 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $314,900+53.5%$239/sqft |
Source: Group 7 Inc., Real Estate Serv #1501418 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2019 | Sold | $205,111+9.6%$156/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1391024 Report a problem | ||
| 12/25/2018 | Pending sale | $187,200$142/sqft |
Source: Group 7 Inc., Real Estate Serv #1391024 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $187,200+9.5%$142/sqft |
Source: Group 7 Inc., Real Estate Serv #1391024 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2018 | Sold | $171,000+2.1%$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2005 | Sold | $167,500+34%$127/sqft |
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| 7/16/2001 | Sold | $125,000+5.7%$95/sqft |
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| 9/28/2000 | Sold | $118,300$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,164 +5.4% | $418,200 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $3,949 +5.1% | $394,300 +2.5% |
| 2022 | $3,757 +3.4% | $384,800 +24.7% |
| 2021 | $3,635 +6.8% | $308,700 +16.5% |
| 2020 | $3,402 +57.1% | $265,000 +45.6% |
| 2019 | $2,166 +4.1% | $182,000 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $2,080 +6.4% | $174,200 +17.9% |
| 2017 | $1,954 | $147,750 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $1,954 | $145,100 +1.3% |
| 2014 | $1,954 | $143,200 -0.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $143,800 |
| 2012 | $1,805 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,872 | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | $1,904 -29.3% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,695 +45% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,859 | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $1,697 +2.1% | $106,300 +5.1% |
| 2000 | $1,663 | $101,100 |
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Neighborhood: 98501
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- 5902 Elm Street SE
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