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 SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 26% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing agent: Carlee Hjelm.
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Data last updated 2026-10-17.