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!
Property Details
Price:
$499,500
MLS #:
NWM2585908
Status:
Pending Inspection
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Ward Lake
Neighborhood:
448olympiasouth
Listed Date:
Sep 22, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,816
Total Sq Ft:
1,816
Lot Size:
14,188 sqft / 0.33 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1991
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Schools
School District:
Olympia
Elementary School:
Centennial Elem
Middle School:
Wash Mid
High School:
Olympia High
Interior
Appliances
Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Interior Features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Levels
One
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Exterior
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Wood
Covered Spaces
2
Direction Faces
North
Exterior Features
Wood
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac
Parking Features
Attached Garage
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Partially Fenced
View
Territorial
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$5,042
Map
Community
- Address1949 51st Avenue SE Olympia WA
- SubdivisionWard Lake
- CityOlympia
- CountyThurston
- Zip Code98501
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 Oct 25, 2026
621
Single Family Listed
93
Avg DOM
326
Avg $ / SqFt
$725,756
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Ward Lake subdivision, 1949 51st Avenue SE Olympia WA is a Single Family for sale in Olympia, WA, 98501. It is listed for $499,500 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,816 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1991. The current price per square foot is $275. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Olympia is $326. The average listing price for Single Family in Olympia is $725,756. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2585908 at 1949 51st Avenue SE in Olympia, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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1949 51st Avenue SE
Olympia, WA


