917 Garrison Street NE · Olympia, WA 98506
Source: NWMLS · Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc. · Sandy Nelson #NWM2585536
About this home
Vintage Olympia charm in the heart of the desirable Bigelow neighborhood! This character-filled home offers a wonderful blend of timeless craftsmanship & everyday livability. Original details include coved ceilings, wood doors & trim, glass door knobs, hardwood flooring, built-in cabinetry and even a classic built-in ironing board - details absent in newer construction. The home’s vintage character creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while its Bigelow location puts you close to downtown Olympia, parks, schools, shopping, dining and neighborhood amenities. The main floor features 2 bedrooms, a full bath, living/dining room & kitchen. Upstairs, a flexible bonus area offers space for a home office, playroom or other retreat. The kitchen & bath retain their vintage character, offering an opportunity for the new owner to update & personalize them over time. Outside, enjoy a covered front porch & large wrap-around back deck, mature landscaping & a fully fenced lot. There's plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, pets & outdoor enjoyment, plus a backyard storage shed. Paved on-site parking accommodates cars or an RV, with additional street parking available. The unfinished basement adds valuable storage & utility space. It also offers potential for future hobby, craft, music or other flex space. Recent improvements include a 2020 roof, updated electrical system, new water heater and more. Own a piece of Olympia history with the character and craftsmanship of an earlier era.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 1/2 Story
- Stories
- One and one half
- Year built
- 1936 (renovated 1983)
- Lot size
- 7,173 sq ft (0.16 acres)
- County
- Thurston
- MLS #
- NWM2585536
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Paved
- Topography
- Level
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking features
- Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Bigelow
- Property tax
- $4,129 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 22, 2026
- Days on market
- 1
- Price per sq ft
- $313
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
More homes nearby
Schools
School district: Olympia
- Elementary
- Roosevelt Elementary
- Middle
- Reeves Mid
- High
- Olympia High SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 7% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc.
Listing agent: Sandy Nelson.
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Data last updated 2026-09-25.