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Edgewater

Edgewater

Neighborhood in Lacey, Washington

Thurston County 98516

$560,416 Average Value
$242 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A master-planned community near Puget Sound

Edgewater is a small residential neighborhood in north Lacey. Located close to Tolmie State Park and the Puget Sound shoreline, and not too far from central Lacey, Edgewater offers residents easy access to both the area’s natural beauty, and the city’s ample restaurant and retail offerings. Edgewater was developed between 2002 and 2004 as part of the master-planned Hawk’s Prairie community, which includes the larger 55+ neighborhood of Jubilee, which borders Edgewater to the east. Like Jubilee, Edgewater offers modern close-set homes with limited yards centered around shared green spaces. However, unlike Jubilee, which is built around Hawk’s Prairie Golf Course, Edgewater has 3 well-maintained public parks, which function like shared backyards for the community.

Cozy, colorful tree lined streets of Edgewater WA.
Cozy, colorful tree lined streets of Edgewater WA.
Edgewater Washington is a small town in Olympia with tree lined streets and a golf course.
Edgewater Washington is a small town in Olympia with tree lined streets and a golf course.
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Contemporary Craftsman homes

Edgewater is entirely made up of single-family homes built in the early 2000s. While layouts vary, nearly the entire neighborhood is made up of Craftsman-style homes featuring between 1,500 and 3,000 square feet of interior space. Most homes have small, manicured front yards and porches facing the street, and parking garages in the rear that exit to the alleys that bisect every block in the neighborhood. Most homes are separated from their neighbors by only a few feet — enough to walk through but not much else. “It’s a zero lot line community, so a lot of homes have small patios instead of full yards,” says real estate agent and longtime Lacey resident Laura Lundin of Abbey Realty. “It’s actually a draw for people because it means yard work is limited. Every house in the neighborhood is within a block or two of one of the parks, which are really well maintained, so kids have lots of space to play.” Homes in Edgewater can go for anywhere from $420,000 for smaller properties near the center to over $700,000 for the larger homes that line the neighborhood’s borders. Edgewater has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, compared to a national average of 4.

Stunning homes line Hawks Prairie Golf Club in Edgewater WA.
Stunning homes line Hawks Prairie Golf Club in Edgewater WA.
You won't find many streets without trees in Edgewater WA.
You won't find many streets without trees in Edgewater WA.
Quaint traditional home in Edgewater WA.
Quaint traditional home in Edgewater WA.
The closer you get to Hawks Prairie Golf Club the more beautiful Edgewater WA is.
The closer you get to Hawks Prairie Golf Club the more beautiful Edgewater WA is.
Stunning craftsmen style brick home with fall colors in Edgewater WA.
Stunning craftsmen style brick home with fall colors in Edgewater WA.
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The shared backyard of Edgewater Park

Edgewater’s 3 parks—Glacier, Baker and Edgewater—serve as a shared backyard in a community short on private yard space. While this might seem like a drawback, for many residents it provides a great opportunity to get to know their neighbors and their community as a whole. “It’s a very walkable place, so you get to know people,” says Realtor Matt Murray of Van Dorm Realty, who has lived in the area for over 25 years. “Folks are either going for walks on the trails or sidewalks or they’re at the parks. It really fosters a sense of community. I know every neighborhood is supposed to be tight-knit, but Edgewater honestly is.” All three parks have playgrounds and manicured fields, and Edgewater Park, the largest, also features a soccer field and basketball and pickleball courts. It’s only a 3-mile drive from the neighborhood to Tolmie State Park, which has walking trails that wind through wetlands and forests and along the coast. The park’s beach is well known for its oysters, mussels and clams, which park-goers can dig out of the sand during shellfish season. Just east of the neighborhood, Hawks Prairie Golf Club features two 18-hole courses open to the public. With scenic views of the Puget Sound and well-maintained fairways, it’s a convenient choice for local golf enthusiasts.

Hawks Prairie Reclaimed is the perfect place to get a walk or just sit in Edgewater WA.
Hawks Prairie Reclaimed is the perfect place to get a walk or just sit in Edgewater WA.
Hawks Prairie Reclaimed Water Ponds is now a trail for locals to walk in Edgewater WA.
Hawks Prairie Reclaimed Water Ponds is now a trail for locals to walk in Edgewater WA.
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North Thurston Schools

The area’s public schools are overseen by the North Thurston Public Schools District. Olympic View Elementary and North Thurston High School have a B-plus rating on Niche, while Chinook Middle School has a B. North Thurston High offers dual enrollment programming for college credit through South Puget Sound Community College, which has a campus in west Lacey.

Chinook Middle School
Chinook Middle School
North Thurston High School has an enrollment of 1,440 students.
North Thurston High School has an enrollment of 1,440 students.
Olympic View Elementary School has a 23:1 student-teacher ratio.
Olympic View Elementary School has a 23:1 student-teacher ratio.
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Hawk's Prairie shopping and dining

It’s a 2-mile drive to the nearest shopping and dining, which can be found south of the neighborhood along Marvin Road and Martin Way. Hawks Prairie Village Mall provides convenient options like Safeway for groceries, along with other department stores and boutiques. Walmart and Home Depot are also nearby. The area has undergone something of a renaissance in recent years, with a number of hip restaurants, breweries and recreational venues like Archery World and Cirque Climbing taking advantage of the affordable commercial real estate. For more variety, Edgewater residents can make the short trip to downtown Olympia, where they’ll find a wider selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Looking for a tasty asian fusion spot? Miso has you covered in Edgewater WA.
Looking for a tasty asian fusion spot? Miso has you covered in Edgewater WA.
Wok Teriyaki has what you want in Edgewater WA.
Wok Teriyaki has what you want in Edgewater WA.
Grab all the groceries you need at the local Edgewater grocery store.
Grab all the groceries you need at the local Edgewater grocery store.
So many choices at the local Safeway in Edgewater WA.
So many choices at the local Safeway in Edgewater WA.
Taylor Rays Cafe is the only sit down coffee shop in Edgewater Washington.
Taylor Rays Cafe is the only sit down coffee shop in Edgewater Washington.
You'll only find smiles at  Taylor Rays Cafe in Edgewater WA.
You'll only find smiles at Taylor Rays Cafe in Edgewater WA.
If you're looking for a pint then stop by Top Rung Brewing in Edgewater WA.
If you're looking for a pint then stop by Top Rung Brewing in Edgewater WA.
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Getting around North Lacey

Marvin Road is the neighborhood’s major thoroughfare, connecting it to central Lacey and the interstate. It’s about 3 miles by car to both Interstate 5 and Martin Way. The main gate to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, one of the neighborhood’s largest employers, is a 10-mile drive. The Washington State Capitol in Olympia is also roughly 10 miles from Edgewater. The area is served by the Hawk’s Prairie bus route, which runs from the neighborhood to the Lacey Transit Center on the west side of town.

Although rural, Edgewater WA is a close nit community that has a low crime rate in Lacey WA.
Although rural, Edgewater WA is a close nit community that has a low crime rate in Lacey WA.
Intercity Transit if there to help in Edgewater WA.
Intercity Transit if there to help in Edgewater WA.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

66 min drive

Bus

41st Ave & Edgewater Blvd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Edgewater US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$570,000
Median Single Family Price
$549,999
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$242
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Months of Supply
0.80
Median List Price
$529,999
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
477
Median Year Built
2006
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,346
Above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,333
Median Age
41
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$125,355
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,750

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
48%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.7%
% Population in Labor Force
44.8%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
5''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

26 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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