Any time of the year is a fun time to take a stroll through the streets of downtown Olympia.  And recently, we did the fall Arts Walk in October 2017 where stores host local artists' work of all mediums. Arts Walk is the perfect excuse to stop in and check out all the unique shops that you might not have wandered into before.  And to discover and appreciate all the creative talent we have right here!  We have lots of innovating artists creating original works of art living in and around Olympia! It was a beautiful fall day with the sun out, highlighting the beautiful yellow, orange and red fall colors of the leaves.   What I love most about taking a walk through downtown Olympia is that it connects to everything very easily.I like to park at the Farmer's Market, and then walk along the ... 10/27/2017

Here is the South Olympia WA real estate market update for September 2014.   Why live in South Olympia? South Olympia is considered a desirable part of Thurston County by its residents. South Olympians have lots of sidewalks and biking paths, and many enjoy the amenities of the YMCA, which has an indoor swimming pool. Ward Lake and Chambers Lake offer lakefront homes and water activities, while the Carlyon neighborhood offers a mix of mid-century and older vintage homes. Watch my walking tour of the South Capitol neighborhood:   Schools: Many residents covet the Olympia School District, especially Olympia High School. There are residents in this area who belong to the Tumwater School District. Types of homes: South Olympia offers a mix of new construction, mid-century as well as vintage... 10/17/2014

2414 Capitol Way S Olympia, WA 98501 Vintage South Capitol Home Lovely South Capitol Craftsman with many original vintage details. Appointed with hardwood floors, lots of windows, spacious living areas, period features, full basement and storage galore. Interior Features:Laundry Room, Basement, Dining Room, Hardwood Floors, Main Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet, Fireplace, Main Floor Bathroom, Appliances, Forced Air. Exterior Features:Deck/Patio, Landscaping. Price: $339,999 Type: Single Family Residential for Sale Floors: Multiple Parking/Garage: 1 Bedrooms: 5 Baths:2 Half Baths:1 Square Feet: 2,299 Year Built: 1922 MLS #: 419383   www.sandynelsonrealestate.com/listings/B3C6B26C-0DA9-1675-7848D036B8BA7E32.shtml   For more information contact: Sandy NelsonRealtor®, ASP, GRIRiley Jackson R... 10/30/2012

The South Capitol Neighborhood in Olympia is immediately south of the State Capitol campus - so when legislature is in town, many people notice the blocks of beautiful vintage homes.  These homes range in size from very small to quite large; and also vary in how much, if any, restoration/renovation work has been completed.  So when they are on the market for sale, the prices vary considerably as well.   Right now there are 11 homes listed for sale in our MLS.  The starting point, pricewise, is a one bedroom, one bath home of 672 square feet listed at a price of $167,700.  At the other end of the spectrum, there is a 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with 3288 square feet and it's list price is $519,900.  The median list price right now is $349,000 and the median square footage is 2483. These are... 02/16/2011

Visiting Olympia State Capitol - beautiful buildings, awesome city views and more!  This time of the year, the state Legislature is in session, bringing lots of people into Olympia and onto the state Capitol campus - but year-round it can be a great place to visit. The Capitol campus in Olympia draws visitors and residents alike to enjoy the mix of stately buildings and perhaps take a tour to view law making in process.  Or stroll around the grounds to view the statues and monuments saluting the men and women who have protected this country in battle and contemplate their contributions.  And you can walk or sit and enjoy the sunshine (yes, sometimes we have sunshine in Olympia!) in  lovely wide open, landscaped grounds complete with a large, elegant fountain.  At night the lights on the... 02/15/2011

Live in South Capitol Neighborhood, Olympia - and you can walk to many of Olympia's favorite places.  Like...Wagner's European Bakery.  Located at 1013 S Capitol Way in downtown Olympia,  this family owned business has been feeding happy customers since 1938.  You can order a wedding cake or another special treat for your special occasion.  Or you can visit Wagner's European Bakery and have some lunch or a sweet treat snack.   The hard part will be choosing as Wagner's European Bakery has delicious cookies and all manner of baked goods.  You can relax at a table while you satisfy that sweet tooth, and then maybe get a loaf of their incredible cinnamon bread to take home with you.   Wagner's European Bakery has a booth at Farmer's Market, too, and the choices in either location will make... 01/24/2011

Olympia's South Capitol Neighborhood consists of over 400 well preserved homes, varying in styles from the English cottage look, Spanish style, to Victorian and Craftsman. In 1991 the entire South Capitol Neighborhood was listed on the National Register of Historic places.   The decline in home prices throughout Thurston County and in Olympia has not spared the South Capitol Neighborhood, but due to the uniqueness of this neighborhood, the pricing pressure is not as extreme as in other communities. Here is a list of the homes sold on the MLS within the past six months. As you can see, the final sales prices are on average 3.75 percent lower than the last list price. Note that one home actually sold above the listed price. There are several home currently "pending" sale and there is a m... 06/10/2010