2522 Buker Street SE · Olympia, WA 98501
Source: NWMLS · Century 21 Van Dorm Realty · Anna Lisa Schorn #NWM2564726
About this home
NEW PRICE!!! NEW OPPORTUNITY to own a rare 1939 bungalow offering 2,462 SF of timeless character on a picturesque 1/3-acre lot in the coveted Wildwood neighborhood, just minutes from the Capitol Campus. Beautiful hardwood floors grace the living and dining rooms, highlighted by a gas fireplace gorgeous wood mantel and classic 1939 windows. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, newer appliances, fixtures, and a sunny eating area. The main level includes a warm wood-paneled spacious bedroom with built-in cedar wardrobes & a cozy wood stove, plus a second bedroom with vintage built-ins & direct access to the pool patio. A full bath with bidet & a bright sunroom overlooking the pool complete the main floor. The finished lower level offers a spacious family room, 3/4 bath, three versatile bonus rooms ideal for offices or hobbies plus a secondary separate exterior entrance. Newer Hunter fans throughout and new screen doors. Outside, enjoy a park-like setting with mature trees & woodland retreat. The enclosed patio features a year-round heated in-ground 20'x40' pool 4’-10’ deep with slide & diving board, gas heater, sand filter, gas BBQ stub, & economical heating costs. Detached garage shop, 220V power, studio/office space, sprinklers in front yard, RV parking with hookup, & nearby neighborhood favorites including local fresh produce grocer & Vic's Pizza. Olympia High School district. An exceptional opportunity in one of Olympia's most desirable historic neighborhoods!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Stories
- 1 story
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 1939 (renovated 1984)
- Lot size
- 14,400 sq ft (0.33 acres)
- County
- Thurston
- MLS #
- NWM2564726
Interior
- Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 3 · Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Sprinkler System, Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Dead End Street, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
- Pool
- In Ground
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Detached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Olympia
- Community features
- Park, Trail(s)
- Property tax
- $5,168 (2026)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $685,000 (16.1% price cut)
- Listed on
- Aug 6, 2026
- Days on market
- 42
- Price per sq ft
- $234
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2003-10-10
- Sold$214,100
Schools
School district: Olympia
- Elementary
- Lincoln Elementary
- High
- Olympia High SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 7% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Century 21 Van Dorm Realty
Listing agent: Anna Lisa Schorn.
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Data last updated 2026-09-18.