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$545,000List price
2 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,661 sq ft
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7836 Tanwax Drive SE · Olympia, WA 98513

Source: NWMLS · Paramount Real Estate Group · Jesse Savage #NWM2548006

About this home

BACK ON MARKET with BRAND NEW $40k+ SEPTIC SYSTEM being installed prior to closing. Enjoy waterfront living 365 days a year in your own lakefront cabin retreat with 59 feet of private shoreline in Sunwood Lakes. Wake up to panoramic lake views from your sun-room, step outside and enjoy direct lake access for kayaking, fishing & paddleboarding from your own backyard. Situated on a 0.28-acre lot in a quiet cul-de-sac, this 1,661 sq ft single-level home offers 2 bedrooms, 2.25 bathrooms, office/den (sun-room) and an open living area centered around a wood-burning fireplace with the charming feel of a cabin in the woods. Enjoy functional kitchen design & a light-filled dining room with lovely built-in bench seating. Recent improvements include ductless mini-split with A/C. High-speed internet available. Embrace quiet lake-life, western exposure, abundant wildlife & room for entertaining. Property includes detached garage/shops (including extra half bath), attached carport, space for RV or boat, hot tub, deck, and ample room for parking. The shops give flexibility for hobbies, storage, workshop space & expansion potential. There's no other community in Olympia like Sunwood Lakes! The HOA includes: private beach access, large clubhouse, pool, trails, playground, athletic courts, managed forest, gazebo, community events & waterfront recreation. Conveniently located near Yelm Highway with access to Olympia, Lacey, JBLM, & surrounding shopping. Water is included in HOA dues.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
A-Frame
Stories
1 story
Condition
Good
Year built
1978
Lot size
12,346 sq ft (0.28 acres)
County
Thurston
MLS #
NWM2548006

Interior

Heating
Baseboard, Ductless, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood Products
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
Topography
Level,Partial Slope
View
Lake, See Remarks
Waterfront
Yes
Pool
Community

Parking

Parking spaces
8
Garage
Yes
Carport
Yes
Covered spaces
4
Parking features
Attached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Community
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric, Wood

Community & fees

Subdivision
Sunwood Lakes
Community features
Athletic Court, CCRs, Club House, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
HOA dues
$220/qtr
Property tax
$3,552 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$525,000 (3.8% increase)
Listed on
Jul 1, 2026
Days on market
37
Price per sq ft
$328
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, State Bond, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Yelm

High
Yelm High School 12
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 52% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Paramount Real Estate Group

Listing agent: Jesse Savage.

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Data last updated 2026-08-31.