RARE OPPORTUNITY to own your own personal waterfront retreat! This PNW legacy property offers coveted southwestern exposure 180-degree sunset views over Puget Sound’s Totten Inlet. Private 1 acre lot offers beach access via path. Light and bright living spaces. The home boasts a beautiful modern kitchen with quartz countertops & a waterfall peninsula. The private master en-suite has stunning water views, private deck & large walk-in closet. Income potential abounds w/ lower-level studio apartment w/ separate entrance for short term rental income or multigenerational living opportunities. Griffin schools. Priced to sell! Home is part of an estate sale. Priced well below assessed value to reflect exterior work needed.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1988
Living Area: 2,205 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Virgil Adams Real Estate, Inc.
Office Phone: (360) 352-3756
Listing Agent: Spence Weigand
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Interior: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Hardwood, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wall to Wall Carpet
Fireplace: Gas
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Waterfront: Seawall, Sound
View: Bay, Sound
Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 2 spaces
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking: Attached Garage
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
Lot Size: 1.11 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air, Other
Cooling: None
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: From Olympia, take 101 North to Steamboat Island Rd, go approx 4 miles on Steamboat Island Rd to left on Gallagher Cove Rd, left on 78th Ave NW, follow to end of 78th.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $825,000
Price Per SqFt: $374/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $2,529
Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $274.4K more than the Median Sold Price and $78/SqFt more than other homes in Olympia, WA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: NWMLS
MLS Number: #2269651
Listing Office:
Office Name: Virgil Adams Real Estate, Inc.
Office Phone: (360) 352-3756
Listing Agent: Spence Weigand
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2020
$2,529
$640,200
2019
$2,659
$574,000
2018
$2,782
$488,800
2017
$2,883
$493,800
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
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Nearby Schools
5
/10
Boston Harbor Elementary School
7300 Zangle Rd NE
Distance between this listing and this school5.45 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
6
/10
Bordeaux Elementary School
350 E University Ave
Distance between this listing and this school6.05 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
4
/10
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School
1919 NW Road Sixty Five
Distance between this listing and this school6.13 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Griffin School
6530 33rd Ave NW
Distance between this listing and this school4.54 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
6
/10
Southside Elementary School
161 SE Collier Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.56 miles
Public District Grades KG-7
7
/10
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
3939 20th Ave NW
Distance between this listing and this school6.17 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
2
/10
Choice Middle and High School
807 W Pine St
Distance between this listing and this school7.05 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
8
/10
Capital High School
2707 Conger Ave NW
Distance between this listing and this school7.20 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
2
/10
Oakland Bay Junior High School
3301 N Shelton Springs Rd
Distance between this listing and this school8.30 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $74,316. The majority of Olympia, WA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5543 78th Ave NW
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 5543 78th Ave NW property is $825,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 5543 78th Ave NW is a house located in Olympia, Washington, 98502.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 5543 78th Ave NW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $2,529 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 5543 78th Ave NW has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 5543 78th Ave NW is 2,205 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 5543 78th Ave NW is 1988.
This home is located at 5543 78th Ave NW in Olympia, WA and zip code 98502 in the Cedar Shores neighborhood. This 2,205 square foot home, which was built in 1988, sits on a 1.11 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 08, 2024 and is currently priced at $825,000.
Over 29 listings were sold over their listed price in November 2024 in Olympia, WA. In the same period over 54 listings were sold below the listed price and 47 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Olympia, WA between October 2024 and November 2024 decreased by 10.7%. Listings spent 47 days on the market in November 2024, and had a median list price of $550,533 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.