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$438,500 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,188 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 17 hours ago

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1520 Prospect Avenue NE,Olympia, WA 98506

1520 Prospect Avenue NEOlympiaWA98506

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    1520 Prospect Avenue NE,Olympia, WA 98506
    1520 Prospect Avenue NEOlympiaWA98506

Listed by Heidi Dyer | NW Elite Home Brokers | (253) 888-9592

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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.

Full Property Details for 1520 Prospect Ave NE

General

  • Price: $438,500
  • Taxes: $4,514 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NWMLS
  • MLS ID: 2526687
  • Updated: 5/20/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Main: 1

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Irrigation, Patio
  • Security/Safety: Partially Fenced

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage

Location

  • Area: 447 - Olympia North
  • County: Thurston
  • Subdivision: Bigelow
  • Driving Directions: State Ave NE, N on Lybarger, West on Prospect. Home on Right.

School Information

  • High School District: Olympia

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Wood
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Foundation: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Square Feet: 1,188
  • Finished Total: 1,188 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1919

Lot Features

  • Property View: Territorial
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.123
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,360
  • Lot Size Source: County
  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • Trees/Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $4,514
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: None
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Property ID: 65001001000

Listed by Heidi Dyer | NW Elite Home Brokers | (253) 888-9592

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Schools serving 1520 Prospect Ave NE

School District:Olympia School District
NameGradesDistance
Roosevelt Elementary School, Olympia, WA
1417 San Francisco Avenue Northeast, Olympia, WA 98506
K-50.5 mi
Olympia Regional Learning Academy B
2400 15th Avenue Southeast, Olympia, WA 98501
K-51 mi
Reeves Middle School
2200 Quince Street Northeast, Olympia, WA 98506
6-81.2 mi
Olympia High School
1302 North Street Southeast, Olympia, WA 98501
9-122.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1520 Prospect Ave NE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
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5/20/2026
Listed
$438,500
108.81%
MLS
8/04/2010
Sold
$210,000
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Tax History for 1520 Prospect Ave NE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$11
-100%
$427,300
—
2025
$4,463
39%
$425,700
30%
2021
$3,213
-16%
$328,000
-15%
2023
$3,846
20%
$385,300
55%
2021
$3,213
8%
$248,600
11%
2020
$2,963
16%
$223,600
8%
2019
$2,544
-4%
$206,700
6%
2018
$2,638
13%
$195,700
5%
2017
$2,338
4%
$186,850
1%
2016
$2,247
5%
$184,950
8%
2015
$2,136
6%
$170,500
9%
2014
$2,012
—
$157,050
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