Sold514d on marketHistoric · 89 yrs

2521 S BAY Place NE

Olympia, WA, 98506 • 98506 • Thurston County

$525,000

$255/sqft

2Beds

2Baths

2,062Sqft

1.7 acLot

1937Built

Property DNA

5 highlights

Territorial Views

Territorial

Craftsman Style

Built 1937 · 89 years of history

Olympia

98506

Outdoor Living

Double Pane/Storm Window · Wall to Wall Carpet · Water Heater

3-Car Garage

Detached Carport · Driveway · Detached Garage · Off Street · RV Parking

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

514 days on market

Established listing

$255/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1937 · Historic

NEWLY REMODELED! GENEROUS 2 BEDROOM-2 BATH CRAFTSMAN. LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM WITH MUD ROOM ENTRY. BASEMENT IS UNFINISHED, BUT ROOM TO INCREASE SQ FOOTAGE. THIS HOME IS PEACEFULLY LOCATED IN THE DESIRABLE SOUTH BAY NEIGHBORHOOD, ON SPRAWLING 1.66 ACRES. IT HAS MINI-FARM FEEL, AND ROOM FOR POSSIBLE LIVESTOCK. IT CURRENTLY HAS A HUGE GARDEN USING ORGANIC PRACTICES. BACKED BY TALL EVERGREENS. OWNERS CANNED 100 QUARTS OF APPLES THIS YEAR FROM TREES. IN ADDITION HOME HAS A LARGE 2 CAR GARAGE + SHOP AND COVERED RV PARKING, WITH TONS OF OFF STREET PARKING. HOME ALSO BORDERS 360 FEET ALONG 26TH AVE. OWNERS HAVE SURVEY OF PROPERTY. ALL THIS MOVE IN READY AND SO CLOSE TO SHOPPING, SCHOOLS & JUST 5 MINUTES TO I-5!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights mini-farm feel, huge organic garden, and room for possible livestock as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$3,268/month

Principal & Interest$2,568

Property Tax$525

Insurance$175

Down payment20% ($105,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $420,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1937

HeatingHeat Pump, Electric

CoolingForced Air

Parking3 Garage spaces

Lot1.66 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleCraftsman

Year built1937

Stories1

Systems

HeatingHeat Pump, Electric

CoolingForced Air

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Siding

Water / SewerPrivate, Company: WELL / Septic Tank, Company: SEPTIC

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDetached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking

Garage3 spaces

BasementUnfinished

Lot1.66 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood98506

Annual tax$3,826

Parcel11807210300

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

12 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Water Heater: ELECTRIC

Water Heater Location: CLOSET

Flooring

Vinyl Plank

Carpet

Heating

Heat Pump

Electric

Cooling

Forced Air

Fireplace

Electric

Windows

Double Pane/Storm Window

Exterior Features

Parking

Detached Carport

Driveway

Detached Garage

Off Street

RV Parking

Construction

Wood Siding

Patio & Porch

Double Pane/Storm Window

Wall to Wall Carpet

Water Heater

Lot Features

Cable TV

Deck

Fenced-Fully

Fenced-Partially

Green House

Patio

RV Parking

Shop

Views

Territorial

Utilities

Comcast

Room details

7 rooms detailed

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Main

Other

Main

Entry Hall

Main

Kitchen With Eating Space

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market514

Est. value$521,300

Est. rent$2,750/mo

Tax rate0.81%

Price/sqft$255

On marketNov 27, 2024

PostedSep 26, 2024

Last sold$525,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedDec 9, 2024

Tour days6

How are the schools in Olympia?

3 schools rated nearby

South Bay Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

1.6 mi

Chinook Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.8 mi

North Thurston High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.6 mi

Location

Olympia, WA, 98506

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Price history

11 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Nov 8, 2024Sold$525,000$255NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 9, 2024Pending Sale$525,000$255NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 26, 2024Listed For Sale$525,000$255NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 28, 2022Sold$487,900$237NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 30, 2022Pending Sale$487,900$237NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 18, 2022Price Change$487,900$237NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 27, 2022Price Change$498,500$242NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 15, 2022Listed For Sale$519,000$252NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 5, 2022Pending Sale$519,000$252NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 29, 2022Listed For Sale$519,000$252NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 29, 2021Sold$280,000$136Public Record

Sold$525,000

Nov 8, 2024•$255/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$525,000

Oct 9, 2024•$255/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$525,000

Sep 26, 2024•$255/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$487,900

Oct 28, 2022•$237/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$487,900

Aug 30, 2022•$237/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$487,900

Aug 18, 2022•$237/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$498,500

Jul 27, 2022•$242/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$519,000

Jul 15, 2022•$252/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$519,000

Jul 5, 2022•$252/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$519,000

Jun 29, 2022•$252/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$280,000

Mar 29, 2021•$136/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$5,153$481,600

Apr 7, 2023$3,826$384,200

Apr 7, 2022$3,442$341,600

Apr 7, 2021$3,633$298,900

Apr 7, 2020$3,304$260,900

Apr 7, 2019$896$265,400

Apr 7, 2018$978$241,000

Apr 7, 2017$2,538$204,200

Apr 7, 2016$2,538$188,000

Apr 7, 2014$2,538$181,550

Apr 7, 2013—$175,550

Apr 7, 2012$2,342—

Apr 7, 2011——

Apr 7, 2010——

Apr 7, 2009$2,441—

Apr 7, 2008——

Apr 7, 2007$2,378—

Apr 7, 2006$2,917—

Apr 7, 2005——

Apr 7, 2004——

Apr 7, 2002——

Apr 7, 2001$1,678$103,000

Apr 7, 2000$1,729$103,000

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Local context around this listing

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Est. value$521,300

Est. rent$2,750/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

Affordability$3,082/mo

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