South Capitol Neighborhood in Olympia WA

South Capitol Neighborhood in Olympia WA

The South Capitol Neighborhood in Olympia WA is located on the south side of the state capitol building and campus just blocks from downtown Olympia. This picturesque neighborhood is rich in history, a National Historic Register District made up of over 400 homes. Driving through the South Capitol Neighborhood you can see a sampling of nearly every form of classic architectural styles. Well kept homes and stately tree-lined streets make the South Capitol Neighborhood in Olympia WA an obvious choice when looking for a place to call home.

The South Capitol Neighborhood consists of the residential blocks enclosed by the state capitol grounds on the north, Capitol Lake on the west, and I-5 diagonally on the southeast.

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Nearby Amenities of the South Capitol Neighborhood

Aside from the beautiful state capitol building and campus, residents enjoy easy access to downtown Olympia either on foot or by the convenient 'Dash' bus service from InterCity Transit. The Dash bus runs a FREE shuttle service between the state capitol grounds and downtown Olympia attractions like the Farmers Market. Other great downtown stops along Capitol Way are Wagner's European Bakery & Cafe, Meconi's Italian Sub Shop, Batdorf & Bronson coffeehouse, and Sylvester Park. Great shopping & people watching opportunities await in downtown Olympia.

Housing Market in the South Capitol Neighborhood

The South Capitol Neighborhood in Olympia WA enjoys very stable market conditions because of the pride in ownership shown by the homes and the great location. 2009 saw a total of 13 sales in the neighborhood, with an average price of $337,004 and an average time on the market of 81 days. All but 3 of those sales were for homes built before 1950. Of the sold homes, the average size was 2494 square feet and the price per square foot was $144.59. The highest sale in the neighborhood was $585,000 and the lowest was $179,000.

Current Homes for Sale in the South Capitol Neighborhood