Welcome to this charming cottage-style home in one of Olympia’s most sought-after, walkable neighborhoods—where character meets convenience and lifestyle is everything. Situated in the Award-Winning Olympia School District. Full of warmth and personality, this home blends vintage charm with everyday function. Inside you’ll find beautiful beech wood floors, a cozy wood stove for rainy PNW evenings, and a spacious kitchen featuring a gas range and a breakfast nook with included bench seating—perfect for casual coffee mornings or gathering with friends. A brand-new roof adds peace of mind, while the layout offers spacious rooms and a main-level bedroom for flexible living. Step outside and you’re in your own urban homestead retreat. The fenced yard is a true gardener’s dream with established beds, drip irrigation, a chicken coop, and a root cellar—all framed by lush, intentional landscaping, including fruit trees. A large patio extends your living space outdoors, ideal for hosting, relaxing, or enjoying summer evenings at home. Detached garage/storage adds extra flexibility for gear, hobbies, or studio potential. Set in a vibrant, highly desirable area, close to downtown and everyday amenities, this home offers the rare combination of walkability, character, and space to create your ideal lifestyle in the heart of Olympia.
Property Details
Price:
$438,500
MLS #:
NWM2526687
Status:
Pending
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Bigelow
Neighborhood:
447olympianorth
Listed Date:
May 20, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,188
Total Sq Ft:
1,188
Lot Size:
5,360 sqft / 0.12 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1919
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Schools
School District:
Olympia
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Hardwood, Vinyl
Heating
Forced Air
Interior Features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s)
Levels
Two
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Construction Materials
Wood
Covered Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Wood
Lot Features
Paved
Parking Features
Detached Garage
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Partially Fenced
View
Territorial
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$4,514
Map
Community
- Address1520 Prospect Avenue NE Olympia WA
- SubdivisionBigelow
- CityOlympia
- CountyThurston
- Zip Code98506
Subdivisions in Olympia
- Alpine Hills
- Aspinwall
- Beachcrest
- Bigelow
- Black Lake
- Boston Harbor
- Capital Campus
- Capitol City Golf
- Carlyon
- Carlyon Beach
- Cooper Point
- Country Club
- Delphi
- Delphi Country Club
- East Bay
- East Olympia
- Eastside Olympia
- Evergreen Heights
- Evergreen Valley
- Fishtrap
- Gravelly Beach
- Gull Harbor
- Hawks Prairie
- Henderson Inlet
- Hunter Point
- Indian Summer
- Johnson Point
- Kelly’s Corner
- Ken Lake
- Lacey
- Lake St Clair
- Littlerock
- Long Lake West
- Madrona Beach
- Madrona Park
- McAllister Park
- Meadows
- Meridian
- Mudd Bay
- Nisqually
- Olympia
- Oyster Bay
- Pattison Lake
- Rochester
- Rural
- Scott Lake
- South Bay
- South Eastside Olympia
- South Union
- Steamboat Island
- Steilacoom Heights
- Summit Lake
- Sunwood Lakes
- Tanglewilde
- Tenino
- Thompson Place
- Tumwater
- Tumwater Hill
- Union Mills
- Waddell Creek
- Ward Lake
- Westside
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Olympia as of Jun 09, 2026
656
Single Family Listed
64
Avg DOM
336
Avg $ / SqFt
$740,803
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Bigelow subdivision, 1520 Prospect Avenue NE Olympia WA is a Single Family for sale in Olympia, WA, 98506. It is listed for $438,500 and features 3 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,188 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1919. The current price per square foot is $369. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Olympia is $336. The average listing price for Single Family in Olympia is $740,803. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2526687 at 1520 Prospect Avenue NE in Olympia, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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represents listings courtesy of NWMLS. Listed by NW Elite Home Brokers.Disclaimer: Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jun-09-2026 1:10:48 am. 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.
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1520 Prospect Avenue NE
Olympia, WA


