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$615,000List price
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 2,212 sq ft
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8440 Homestead Avenue NE · Olympia, WA 98516

Source: NWMLS · Century 21 Van Dorm Realty · Kent Stottlemyre #NWM2535939

About this home

Welcome to your own sanctuary, nestled in one of the areas sought after forested communities w/neighborhood park. Set on a landscaped 1/2-acre lot, beautiful 3 BR, 2.5 bath home offers the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion & everyday convenience. Towering mature Douglas Firs, fruit trees & lush perennial gardens. Fully fenced backyard is a nature lover's dream, featuring a charming pathway winding through vibrant foliage beds, creating a tranquil setting that feels miles away from city living, yet shopping, dining, schools & other amenities are just minutes away. Inside, the home has been thoughtfully updated w/renovations throughout main floors, including easy-care luxury vinyl plank flooring, a beautiful, refreshed living space, & a complete suite of newer appliances, w/conversion of gas range. In addition to the 3 BR's are 2 versatile bonus rooms that can easily adapt to your needs. The primary suite serves as a private escape, featuring a 2nd story balcony overlooking the serene backyard. Whether you're entertaining, gardening, or simply seeking quiet place to call home, this exceptional property offers privacy, comfort & convenience & a connection to nature that is increasingly hard to find. RV parking & gas-powered generator. Walk/ride your golf cart to 18-hole Hawks Prairie Golf Course. Close to Puget Sound boat launch & Tolmie State Park. Seller to have new 25-year Architectural Composition Roof and skylights installed at closing.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Contemporary
Stories
3+ stories
Condition
Good
Year built
1983
Lot size
21,719 sq ft (0.5 acres)
County
Thurston
MLS #
NWM2535939

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood, Wood Products
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Dead End Street, Paved
Topography
Level
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Attached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Olympia
Community features
CCRs, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
HOA dues
$50/yr
Property tax
$5,730 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$635,000 (3.1% price cut)
Listed on
Jun 5, 2026
Days on market
107
Price per sq ft
$278
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2018-07-13
Sold$382,900
1999-09-16
Sold$160,500

Schools

School district: North Thurston

Elementary
Olympic View Elem
Middle
Salish Middle
High
River Ridge High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 60% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Century 21 Van Dorm Realty

Listing agent: Kent Stottlemyre.

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Data last updated 2026-09-01.