Thurston County, WA
Homes for Sale in Olympia, WA
Washington's state capital pairs a walkable, historic downtown with easy access to water, forest, and everything in between.
Washington's state capital pairs a walkable, historic downtown with easy access to water, forest, and everything in between.
As the state capital, Olympia has a civic, walkable downtown built around the Capitol campus, Capitol Lake, and the southernmost tip of Puget Sound. It's also home to Evergreen State College, which gives parts of the city a distinctly artsy, independent feel alongside the more traditional government and residential areas.
Olympia draws a wide range of buyers — state employees, remote workers, and families looking for a walkable downtown with easy access to nature.
Neighborhoods here vary widely: historic homes near the Capitol campus and downtown, quieter family neighborhoods further out, and newer development on the city's edges. Olympia's downtown farmers market, waterfront parks, and proximity to both the Sound and South Sound hiking trails give it a genuinely balanced lifestyle. Olympia School District serves most of the city.
Olympia's market tends to track closely with state government employment trends and remote-work flexibility, and pricing varies significantly between the walkable downtown core and outlying residential neighborhoods. I can pull current comparables for whichever part of Olympia you're focused on.
A longtime downtown favorite known for generous portions and live music.
A modern restaurant and lounge with smash burgers and a lively vibe.
An upscale spot with views over Capitol Lake.
A downtown coffee shop and boutique known for creative seasonal lattes.
A stylish in-house roastery near the waterfront and farmers market.
An old-growth forest park with beach access and quiet trails.
A well-maintained community park with walking paths and gardens.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious what your home is worth, I'd love to help you navigate the Olympia market.