Rockhood
$1,599,000List price
4 bed · 4 bath · 3,938 sq ft
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5214 78th Avenue NW · Olympia, WA 98502

Source: NWMLS · Virgil Adams Real Estate, Inc. · Nate Burgher #NWM2520774

About this home

A rare waterfront offering just 15 minutes from West Olympia, this newer Craftsman home features 119 feet of no-bank waterfront and three steps to the beach. Timeless design, including a distinctive hidden speakeasy-inspired space, creates an exceptional blend of character, privacy, and effortless waterfront living. Set 700 feet back from the road on nearly two acres, the 2019 build opens to a light-filled main level where kitchen, dining, and living areas flow together as one social hub. Large north-facing windows in the primary suite, office, and living spaces frame constant views of Totten Inlet and the Olympic Mountains. Entertaining extends outdoors to an expansive deck and a lower covered patio with hot tub, plus the hidden speakeasy tucked behind a bookcase downstairs. Upstairs bonus space and lower-level bedrooms give overnight guests room to retreat. Outside, a manicured path leads past a fully enclosed garden and greenhouse to a finished, off-grid treehouse, a sophisticated glamping retreat. A private moorage buoy delivers immediate deep-water access with no marina storage required. Parking for ten accommodates an RV, boat, or a full weekend crowd, and you can drive right to the water's edge. A once-in-a-generation stretch of shoreline, ready for its next chapter.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
Stories
One and one half
Condition
Very Good
Year built
2019
Lot size
84,071 sq ft (1.93 acres)
County
Thurston
MLS #
NWM2520774

Interior

Heating
90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace
1 · Gas
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator, Wired for Generator
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement Planked, Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Open Space, Paved
Topography
Partial Slope
View
Bay, Mountains, Sound
Waterfront
Yes

Parking

Parking spaces
10
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Individual Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric, Propane

Community & fees

Subdivision
Steamboat Island
Property tax
$12,868 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$1,745,000 (8.4% price cut)
Listed on
May 15, 2026
Days on market
128
Price per sq ft
$406
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2018-04-12
Sold$325,000

Schools

School district: Griffin

Elementary
Griffin Elem
Middle
Griffin Mid School
High
Capital High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 26% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Virgil Adams Real Estate, Inc.

Listing agent: Nate Burgher.

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Data last updated 2026-09-11.