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Welcome to Olympia!

June 9, 2023 — There are 172 homes for sale in Olympia, WA today. This includes 143 houses and 29 condos. 9 of these are new homes.

There are 1.63 months of residential housing supply. This indicates a severe seller's market with upward pressure on pricing.

Homes for Sale in Olympia, WA

All (143)
There are 143 houses for sale in Olympia today. The median asking price is $665,000, median size 2,504 SQFT which is $266 / SQFT.
OPEN Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm
For Sale Listed Yesterday
$669,000 5 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,122 SQFT
NWMLS #2101790. Mark Ellis, eXp Realty
For Sale Listed Yesterday
$549,900 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,716 SQFT
NWMLS #2101750. Mathew W. Berg, USRealty Brokerage Solutions
OPEN Sun 11:00am-1:00pm
For Sale Listed Yesterday
$600,000 3 Beds 2 Baths 2,646 SQFT
NWMLS #2077175. Janine Beaudry, Evergreen State Homes
Evergreen Towers
For Sale 5 Days Online
$325,000 2 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,179 SQFT
NWMLS #2074261. Deborah Dunham-Bouis, Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty
For Sale 7 Days Online
$289,000 1 Bed 0.75 Baths 640 SQFT
NWMLS #2075033. Pamela Cameron, Wilcox Real Estate
Hillview
For Sale 8 Days Online
$269,500 2 Beds 1 Baths 952 SQFT
NWMLS #2076335. Joan M. Connell, Van Dorm Realty, Inc.
For Sale 10 Days Online
$420,000 2 Beds 1.5 Baths 800 SQFT
NWMLS #2074909. Nicolas Lind, Commencement Bay Brokers LLC
Carlyon Beach
Northwest Finest
For Sale 30 Days Online
$462,500 3 Beds 1.75 Baths 1,523 SQFT
NWMLS #2066165. Suzie Elliott, Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty
OPEN Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm
Kobza Home Builders
For Sale 36 Days Online
$1,525,000 3 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,680 SQFT
NWMLS #2064120. Jay Kobza, Abbey Realty Inc
Today's Market at a Glance
June 9, 2023
Active
143 Houses 29 Condos 51 Parcels
For Sale Stats
$665,000
2,504 sqft
$266/sqft
Median values from the 143 single family homes for sale in Olympia WA.
Closing Stats
$530,500
1,944 sqft
$273/sqft
Median values for the 600 single family Olympia homes closed in the last 6 months.
Plus
9
New Homes
5% of the residential market
1.63
Months of Supply
This indicates a severe seller's market with upward pressure on pricing.
  • Homes closed May 2023: 134 36% from May 2022 (208).
  • $530,500 was the median sale price of single family houses closed in the last 6 months.
  • 1,944 SQFT was the median size of single family houses closed in the last 6 months.
  • $273/SQFT was the median price per square foot for single family homes closed in the last 6 months.
    Closed house price and size is computed by median 600 single family Olympia homes closed in the last six months.
  • 134 residential closings have occurred in the last thirty days.
    Houses (129) · Condos (5)

Guide to 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

  • 143 homes are currently listed for sale in Olympia WA.
  • 1660 single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
  • Prices - $530,500 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
  • Sizes - 1,944 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

  • 29 condos are currently listed for sale in Olympia WA.
  • In the last year, there were 70 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

  • 6 new homes are currently listed for sale in Olympia WA.
  • 34 new single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
  • Prices - $549,990 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
  • Sizes - 1,864 SQFT was the median home size.

New Construction Condos

  • 3 new condos are currently listed for sale in Olympia WA.
  • In the last year, there were 1 new condos sold and closed.

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. 

I'm interested in seeing and potentially buying in Olympia, now what?

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Are there more homes for sale in Olympia than shown on this page?

All MLS listed homes for sale in Olympia, WA are on WicklundRE.com.

Where does WicklundRE.com get information about Olympia?

Information about the listed homes for sale in Olympia generally comes from the MLS. Information about neighborhoods in Olympia, condos in Olympia, and new homes in Olympia, comes from the MLS, our research staff, public data, area home builders and from contributions from our users.