Homes for Sale in Olympia, WA

Best known as the capital city of Washington State, Olympia is a small city at the southern tip of Puget Sound. Many people gravitate towards the city for small-town feel, historic architecture and its great views of nearby Mount Rainier.

• Families enjoy Olympia for its great schools and especially safe neighborhoods. 
• Singles, couples and retirees gravitate towards Olympia for its exciting downtown district, filled with small businesses and warm and inviting restaurants. 

Location

Olympia is located about 60 miles (about an hour drive) south of Seattle, in Thurston County. It is the state's capital. It is 2 hours from the coast as well as 2 hours from Mount Rainier National Park. 

About the Homes For Sale in Olympia, WA

The majority of homes in Olympia were built between 1950 and the early 2000's. 

Many of Olympia's older homes sit on the historic, tree-lined streets of the South Capitol neighborhood. 

Single Family Homes in Olympia, WA

• 185 homes are currently listed for sale in Olympia WA.
• 1278 single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
• Prices - $545,000 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
• Sizes - 1,986 SQFT was the median home size.

Please see our Olympia listings page for updates on a daily basis.

Condos and Condo Buildings

There are condo options all around the city of Olympia. While some exist in traditional multi-unit condo buildings, others are freestanding homes developed as condos. 

Condos

• 20 condos are currently listed for sale in Olympia WA.
• In the last year, there were 72 condos sold and closed.

Please see Olympia condos for more information on condos and complexes in Olympia.

New Home Construction in Olympia

There are both stand-alone new homes, as well as entire new home communities in the city of Olympia. New home communities like Wellington Heights are very popular for their close proximity to downtown and the state capital buildings. 

New Construction Single Family Homes

• 17 new homes are currently listed for sale in Olympia WA.
• 28 new single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
• Prices - $677,040 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
• Sizes - 2,457 SQFT was the median home size.

Please see our Olympia new homes page for updates on a daily basis.

Schools in Olympia, WA

Olympia is served by the Olympic School District. Public elementary schools include:

• Boston Harbor Elementary
• Garfield Elementary
• Madison Elementary
• Pioneer Elementary

Public middle schools include:

• Jefferson Middle School
• Reeve's Middle School
• Thurgood Marshall Middle School
• Washington Middle School

Finally, students will attend one of the following high schools:

• Avanti High School
• Capital High School
• Olympia High School
• Olympia Regional Learning Academy

In addition to the many public schools in Olympia, there are also private school options, including:

• Olympia Christian School (K–8)
• Olympia Community School (Pre-K–5)
• Sunrise Beach School (Pre-K–12)

Activities, Parks & Recreation

The Olympia Farmer's Market is one extremely popular activity for residents. Each Saturday more than 100 vendors gather to sell fresh produce, baked goods and crafts to excited visitors. Surrounded by many family-owned farms, Olympia is the ideal place to buy a basket of produce on a Saturday morning. 

Shopping & Restaurants

Olympia has many highly rated restaurants. Some of these include:

• Anthony's Homesport Olympia (Seafood)
• Basilico Ristorante (Italian)
• Le Petite Maison (French)
• Gardner's Restaurant (Seafood)

In addition to restaurants, Olympia also has many popular shops and stores like:

• Macy's
• World Market
• Target
• Trader Joe's

Getting Around Olympia, WA

Olympia's Intercity Transit System has more than 20 bus routes running through Olympia daily and about a dozen routes running every weekend. 

For those with cars, highways I-5 and I-101 both run through the city center. 

Common Commute Times (by car)

• Tacoma - 33 mins
• Renton - 58 mins
• Downtown Seattle - 1 hr 12 mins
• Redmond (Microsoft) - 1 hr 24 mins
• Downtown Bellevue - 1 hr 17 mins

Nearby

Mount Rainier National Park is just a 2-hour drive from downtown Olympia.