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 SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 26% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Virgil Adams Real Estate, Inc.
Listing agent: Nate Burgher.
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Data last updated 2026-09-11.