1949 51st Avenue SE · Olympia, WA 98501
Source: NWMLS · Coldwell Banker Evergreen · Bob Jorgenson #NWM2585908
About this home
Quality-built Ron Ash home on a premium lot in desirable South Olympia. A dramatic entry welcomes you with vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and beautiful wood-wrapped windows. The spacious kitchen offers generous counter space, a breakfast bar, and stunning views of the backyard, flowing seamlessly into the inviting family room—perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the warmth of the gas fireplace and a massive wall of windows and slider opening to a large deck with an adjustable cover. The park-like backyard is a true retreat, featuring a firepit surrounded by a canopy of mature trees, plus a garden shed for added storage. The spacious primary suite boasts vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and a private bath with both a shower and soaking tub. Additional bedrooms are generously sized, and the convenient laundry room includes a utility sink. Tucked away on a dead-end street and conveniently located near the Yelm Highway Dog Park, Ward Lake, Olympia High School, and downtown Olympia, this home offers privacy on a .3 acre lot, comfort, and easy access to the best of South Olympia. A special property in a great location—don’t miss it!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 1 story
- Condition
- Fair
- Year built
- 1991 (renovated 1994)
- Lot size
- 14,188 sq ft (0.33 acres)
- County
- Thurston
- MLS #
- NWM2585908
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Carpet
- Appliances
- Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Cul-De-Sac
- Topography
- Level,Partial Slope
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Attached Garage
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Power
- Electric
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Ward Lake
- Property tax
- $5,042 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 22, 2026
- Days on market
- 1
- Price per sq ft
- $275
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
More homes nearby
Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2026-09-22
- Active$499,500
Schools
School district: Olympia
- Elementary
- Centennial Elem
- Middle
- Wash Mid
- High
- Olympia High SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 7% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Evergreen
Listing agent: Bob Jorgenson.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of —. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. IDX information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Data last updated 2026-09-23.