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
More homes nearby
Schools
School district: Yelm
- High
- Yelm High School 12SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 52% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Paramount Real Estate Group
Listing agent: Jesse Savage.
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Data last updated 2026-08-31.