Lakepointe is a small residential neighborhood on the southern end of Lacey, Washington. Named for nearby Pattison Lake, the neighborhood doesn’t actually have direct water access. However, it is home to spacious Lakepointe Park, which hosts local youth and adult soccer leagues; it's also home to greater Olympia’s only Amtrak station, providing residents an incredibly convenient route to Tacoma, Seattle and Portland. “It’s not necessarily a neighborhood that jumps out at you,” says Realtor Justin Clement with Better Homes and Gardens, who has worked in the area for four years. “But it actually has a lot going for it. You’ve got a lot of outdoor spaces nearby, and it’s a pretty short drive to central Lacey and to Lewis-McChord.”
Lakepointe: a serene community where lakeside living meets charming homes and nature.
Lakepointe is a tranquil living surrounded by beautiful homes and greenery.
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'90s and 2000s suburban homes
Apart from Lakepointe Park, the neighborhood is almost entirely made up of single-family homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s. Architectural styles tend toward classic suburban designs, with a mix of ranch-style homes and two-story houses. Yards are generally simple and well-kept, and garages are common. Homes usually offer between 1,000 and 2,500 square feet of space and sell for between $450,000 and $600,000. “It’s a popular landing spot with military families,” says Clement. “It’s easy to get to the base, and you get good-sized houses for decent prices.” The neighborhood's CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, below the national average of 4.
Vibrant home in Lakepointe, bursting with color and charm, perfect for joyful living.
A beautiful row of homes in Lakepointe, each with unique designs and inviting curb appeal.
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Lakepointe Park
Lakepoint Park is the centerpiece of the community, serving to some extent as a shared backyard for much of the neighborhood. It features multiple soccer fields along with a playground and a couple of small ponds. Golfers have their choice of nearby courses — Indian Summer Golf & Country Club and Capitol City Golf Club are both just west of the neighborhood along Yelm Highway. Immediately east of the neighborhood, Pattison Lake is a popular boating spot; unfortunately, the lake is almost entirely surrounded by private homes, and the only public boat launch is about a 6-mile drive from Lakepointe on the opposite side of the lake.
Lakepointe Park was donated to the City of Lacey by the homeowners’ association in 2002.
A couple of wild ducks roam the pond's shore inside the neighborhood of Lakepointe.
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Yelm Highway shops and restaurants
Lakepointe and all the neighborhoods around it are entirely residential, so shopping does involve a bit of travel. The nearest shops are located 1.5 miles to the west at the intersection of Yelm Highway and College Street. The shopping centers around the intersection are home to a variety of small chains, along with supermarkets Safeway and QFC and big box stores Walmart and Lowe’s. Locals looking for more extensive retail options generally head to central Lacey’s sprawling commercial district, located about 4 miles north of Lakepointe. Locals don’t have to go that far for a bite to eat, though. There’s plenty of dining nearby along Yelm Highway, including popular golf club pub Firecreek Ale House, which overlooks the Capitol City Golf Club, and highly rated Asian fusion eatery Lime Leaf.
Just a little ways downtown, Lakepointe residents can enjoy Mekong Thai Restaurant.
Lakepointe residents can shop at nearby Ross and other retail stores.
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Timberline High's Center for Technical Educations
Most kids in the neighborhood attend the local public schools, which are run by the North Thurston School District. Lakes Elementary School has a B-plus on Niche, while Komachin Middle School has a B. Timberline High School also has an A-minus and offers college courses to students through its career and technical education programs in partnership with nearby South Puget Sound Community College.
Timberline High School serves all high school students living in the Lakepointe community.
Komachin Middle School is the go-to middle school for Lakepointe students.
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Centennial Amtrak Station
The neighborhood’s most unique feature is Centennial Amtrak Station, located on the south end of the neighborhood. The station is both the only train station in greater Olympia and, allegedly, the only Amtrak station in the country built and operated entirely by volunteers. Seven northbound and seven southbound trains stop at the station daily. It’s 30 minutes by train to Tacoma, 80 minutes to Seattle and about two hours to Portland. Some homes in the southern section of Lakepointe back up to the tracks, so might get some train noise throughout the day.
While Lakepointe is accessible by bus — it’s the last stop on Lacey’s Yelm Highway route — the majority of residents rely on cars to get around town. It’s about 8 miles from the neighborhood to downtown Olympia, the heart of the local arts and entertainment scene, and the Washington State Capitol Building and Campus. To the east, the main entrance to Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a little less than a 15-mile drive from the neighborhood.
Lakepointe is within walking distance of the Centennial train and bus station.
The Intercity Transit caters to the Lakepointe residents and offers free rides within the city.
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Affordable two bedrooms one and a half bath with a two car garage. It has a wood fire place on the main floor with a deck off the dining area. The bedrooms are on the second floor with jack and Jill bathroom.
This move in ready condo boasts 1036 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, each bedroom with their own bathroom! The main floor living room offers a gas fireplace and opens to the dining area, kitchen and with access to a private deck. The primary bedroom has vaulted ceiling and lots of natural light. The front entry overlooks an “open space” buffer zone to add some tranquility. The attached
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,011
Median Age
38
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,351
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,100
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
29.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
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®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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