Rockhood
$1,495,000List price
3 bed · 4 bath · 3,384 sq ft
Active

5214 78th Avenue NW · Olympia, WA 98502

Source: NWMLS · Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty · Carlee Hjelm #NWM2589906

About this home

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.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Craftsman
Stories
One and one half
Year built
2019
Building area
3,938 sq ft
Lot size
84,071 sq ft (1.93 acres)
County
Thurston
MLS #
NWM2589906

Interior

Heating
90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Ductless, Heat Pump
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace
1 · Gas
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
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement Planked, Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Open Space, Paved, Secluded
Topography
Level,Partial Slope
View
Bay, Mountains, Sound
Waterfront
Yes

Parking

Parking spaces
12
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Attached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Individual Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric, Propane

Community & fees

Subdivision
Steamboat Island
Property tax
$12,868 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Oct 9, 2026
Days active
151
Price per sq ft
$442
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2018-04-12
Sold$325,000

Schools

School district: Griffin

Elementary
Griffin Elem
Middle
Griffin Mid School
High
Capital High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 26% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Listing agent: Carlee Hjelm.

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Data last updated 2026-10-17.