Some homes are simply places to live & then there are those shaped by the beauty of their surroundings. Welcome to this 1 owner, custom-built waterfront residence set on the Puget Sound. Nearly 2 acres alongside 119+/- ft of no-bank beach, this property was thoughtfully created to embrace the natural landscape. From the water’s edge, views stretch across Totten Inlet & the Olympic Mountains, creating a magical backdrop that changes w/the tides, weather & seasons. The entertaining residence offers 4 beds (3-bed septic) & an upstairs media/exercise room. Main level centers around a great room where a wall of windows opens to a covered deck. Main floor primary offers 2 closets & a hotel-inspired bath + extra bedroom with ¾ bath. Lower level w/2 more beds & baths. Best of all, discover the unexpected, a hidden speakeasy tucked behind a bookshelf. Exposed beams, octagonal spaces & grand north-facing windows add character while bringing the ever-changing waterfront indoors. Outside is where this property comes even more alive. Expansive patio, hot tub & water feature lead to your private beach, custom treehouse & waterfront fire pit. A designated moorage buoy w/immediate deep-water access invites boating, fishing & exploring wildlife & the waterways of the Sound. Enclosed garden, greenhouse, fruit trees & abundant space for boats, RVs & water toys complete the lifestyle. Near Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club & Steamboat Square for coffee & shopping, just 15 mins from West Olympia.
Property Details
Price:
$1,495,000
MLS #:
NWM2589906
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Steamboat Island
Neighborhood:
441thurstonnw
Listed Date:
Oct 9, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,384
Total Sq Ft:
3,938
Lot Size:
84,071 sqft / 1.93 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2019
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Schools
School District:
Griffin
Elementary School:
Griffin Elem
Middle School:
Griffin Mid School
High School:
Capital High
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Three Quarter Bathroom
Cooling
Ductless, Heat Pump
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Heating
90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator, Wired for Generator
Levels
One and One Half
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Cement Plank, Wood
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Cement Planked, Wood
Lot Features
Open Space, Paved, Secluded
Parking Features
Attached Garage, RV Parking
Parking Spots
12
Parking Total
12
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Partially Fenced
View
Bay, Mountains, Sound
Waterfront Features
Bayfront, No Bank, Saltwater, Sound
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$12,868
Map
Community
- Address5214 78th Avenue NW Olympia WA
- SubdivisionSteamboat Island
- CityOlympia
- CountyThurston
- Zip Code98502
Subdivisions in Olympia
- Alpine Hills
- Aspinwall
- Beachcrest
- Bigelow
- Black Lake
- Boston Harbor
- Bush Prairie
- Capital Campus
- Capitol City Golf
- Carlyon
- Carlyon Beach
- Chambers/East
- Cooper Point
- Country Club
- Delphi
- East Bay
- East Olympia
- Eastside Olympia
- Evergreen Heights
- Evergreen Valley
- Gravelly Beach
- Gull Harbor
- Hawks Prairie
- Henderson Inlet
- Hewitt Lake
- Horizon Pointe
- Hunter Point
- Indian Summer
- Johnson Point
- Jubilee
- Ken Lake
- Lacey
- Lake Forest
- Lake St Clair
- Lancaster
- Littlerock
- Long Lake East
- Long Lake West
- Madrona Park
- McAllister Park
- Meadows
- Meridian
- Meridian Campus
- Mottman
- Mudd Bay
- Nisqually
- Offut Lake
- Olympia
- Oyster Bay
- Pattison Lake
- Scott Lake
- Shelton
- South Bay
- South Eastside Olympia
- 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 Oct 28, 2026
615
Single Family Listed
94
Avg DOM
325
Avg $ / SqFt
$725,297
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Steamboat Island subdivision, 5214 78th Avenue NW Olympia WA is a Single Family for sale in Olympia, WA, 98502. It is listed for $1,495,000 and features 3 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,384 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2019. The current price per square foot is $442. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Olympia is $325. The average listing price for Single Family in Olympia is $725,297. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2589906 at 5214 78th Avenue NW in Olympia, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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5214 78th Avenue NW
Olympia, WA


