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5214 78th Avenue NW
Olympia, WA 98502
12 days ago
REDUCED
$1,599,000
Active
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,938
Sqft
1.93
Acres
2019
Yr. Built
MLS# 2520774
Cumulative Days on Market: 136 · Includes prior listings · Currently listed since 05/15/26 · Data provided by the MLS.

Property Description

A rare waterfront offering just 15 minutes from West Olympia, this newer Craftsman home features 119 feet of no-bank waterfront and three steps to the beach. Timeless design, including a distinctive hidden speakeasy-inspired space, creates an exceptional blend of character, privacy, and effortless waterfront living. Set 700 feet back from the road on nearly two acres, the 2019 build opens to a light-filled main level where kitchen, dining, and living areas flow together as one social hub. Large north-facing windows in the primary suite, office, and living spaces frame constant views of Totten Inlet and the Olympic Mountains. Entertaining extends outdoors to an expansive deck and a lower covered patio with hot tub, plus the hidden speakeasy tucked behind a bookcase downstairs. Upstairs bonus space and lower-level bedrooms give overnight guests room to retreat. Outside, a manicured path leads past a fully enclosed garden and greenhouse to a finished, off-grid treehouse, a sophisticated glamping retreat. A private moorage buoy delivers immediate deep-water access with no marina storage required. Parking for ten accommodates an RV, boat, or a full weekend crowd, and you can drive right to the water's edge. A once-in-a-generation stretch of shoreline, ready for its next chapter.

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Property Highlights

Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
4
Living Area
3,938
Price / Sqft
$406
Acres
1.93
Year Built
2019
Condition
Very Good
Cumulative Days On Market
119

Location

Area
441 - Thurston Nw
City/Township
Olympia
Direction Faces
North
Waterfront
Yes
View
Bay, Mountains, Sound
Subdivision
Steamboat Island
County
Thurston
Zoning
RRR1/5, Rural Residential/Resource

Lake/Waterfront Information

Waterfront Features
Bayfront, No Bank, Saltwater, Sound

Property Details

Price
$1,599,000
Condition
Very Good
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Building

Structure Type
House
Levels
One and One Half
Total Area
3,938 Sqft

Community

Local Schools

Elementary School
Griffin Elem
Middle School
Griffin Mid School
High School
Capital High
School District
Griffin

Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms
4
Bathrooms on Main Level
2
Full Bathrooms
3
3/4 Bathrooms
1
Bedrooms
4
Bedrooms on Main Level
2

Rooms and Basement

Basement Features
Daylight, Finished

Area and Spaces

Living Area
3,938

Appliances

Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s)

Interior Features

Interior Features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator, Wired for Generator
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Security Features
Partially Fenced
Fireplace Features
Gas
Entry Location
Main

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features
90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Has Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
1

Building Details

Construction

Year Built
2019
Foundations
Poured Concrete

Materials

Construction Materials
Cement Plank, Wood
Roof
Composition

Terms

Terms

Inclusions
Dishwasher(s), Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Special Conditions
None
Special Terms
Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Cumulative Days On Market
119

Taxes

Tax

Tax (Annual)
$12,868

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Cooling Features
90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump

Utilities

Sewer
Septic Tank
Water Source
Individual Well

Green Energy

Power Production Type
Electric, Propane

Lot

Acres
1.93
Lot Size Area Sq Ft
84,071
Lot Features
Open Space, Paved
Topography
Partial Slope

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Cement Planked, Wood

Parking

Total Parking Spaces
10
Covered Spaces
2
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking

Pool Features

Spa
Yes
Listing Data last updated 09/29/2026 12:00 pm
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Property information last updated
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Date of last price change
137 days ago
Status Active. This is the date the listing was placed on market.
Cumulative Days on Market: 136 days (includes prior listings) · Currently listed since May 15, 2026. Data provided by the MLS.

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