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Suburban neighborhood between Olympia and JBLM
Located in east Lacey just south of Interstate 5, Meadows is a neighborhood that’s all about convenience. The interstate helps commuters reach the Washington State Capitol Campus in Olympia and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, two of the area’s largest employers, while a retail district along Martin Way allows for shopping close to home. For many years, the area was called Mushroom Corner because it was home to the Ostrom Mushroom Farm. “The smell used to be a real issue for residents. No one would sell their homes in the summer because the smell from the farm was so strong,” says Realtor Matt Murray of Van Dorm Realty, who has lived in the area for over 25 years. “Fortunately, that’s not a problem anymore. The mushroom farm relocated to Yakima in 2019; now it’s just a nice neighborhood near the base.”
Townhomes and traditional style two story homes are all the rave in the Meadows Olympia area.
Field trip day for Kids outside the Washington State Capitol building in Olympia Washington.
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Contemporary craftsman homes
While the northeast corner of Meadows was developed for residential use in the 1960s, the rest of the neighborhood remained undeveloped until the late 20th and early 21st centuries, when Olympia's suburbs expanded. Home styles vary somewhat between neighborhoods, but contemporary and Craftsman two-story homes make up most of the housing stock, along with a sizable selection of ranch-style homes. “There are a lot of affordable houses on nice, big lots,” says real estate agent and longtime Lacey resident Laura Lundin of Abbey Realty. “There are a lot of self-contained neighborhoods with a little more yard space than you get closer to Olympia.” of the neighborhood's subdivisions have limited access points from main roads, which gives the communities a secluded feel. Condos, townhouses and manufactured units are also available in some parts of the neighborhood. Manufactured homes range from $100,000 to $200,000, while condos and townhouses have sold for $350,000 to $425,000. Single-family homes range from $450,000 to $700,000.
Modern farmhouse style homes are popping up as new construction in the Meadows area of Olympia Washington.
Traditional style homes with large yards are easy to find in Meadows Washington.
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Marvin Road shopping
Shopping and dining options are concentrated at the intersection of Marvin Road and Martin Way on the north side of the neighborhood. This area is home to three supermarkets — Safeway, WinCo Foods and Grocery Outlet. It also features Costco, Walmart and multiple department stores, plus an array of smaller national chains and local shops. Many of Lacey’s most popular restaurants are found in this area, including the highly rated and self-explanatory local eateries German Diner, Curry Corner and Bacco Trattoria Italiana. More restaurants can be found a few minutes south in downtown Olympia, the heart of the local dining, nightlife and cultural scenes.
Convenience is at your doorstep in the Meadows area of Olympia Washington.
Get all of your bulk grocery needs taken care of in Meadows Washington.
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River Ridge High's expansive music program
Meadows is part of the North Thurston Public Schools District. Meadows Elementary has an A-minus rating on Niche, while Nisqually Middle School has a C-plus. River Ridge High School has a B grade and is known for its sizable music program, which comprises two choirs, two string orchestras, three bands and a taiko drum ensemble.
River Ridge High School has an enrollment of 1.476 students.
River Ridge High School provides education to the residents in
Nisqually Reservation
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Lacey Regional Athletic Complex
Parks are scarce in Meadows, but the neighborhood is home to Lacey’s Regional Athletic Complex. The 67-acre outdoor space features five baseball fields; six soccer fields; multiple tennis courts, basketball courts and playgrounds; as well as over 2 miles of paved walking and running trails. Just 2 miles northeast of the neighborhood, the 4,500-acre Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is renowned for birdwatching, river access and a trail system with 4 miles of boardwalk running through wetlands.
Welcome to Regional Athletic Complex in Olympia Washington.
Don't miss out on all the sports fields the Regional Athletic Complex has to offer in the Olympia area.
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Lacey's community events
Local and regional soccer, baseball and softball tournaments are held at the Regional Athletic Complex every year. The city of Lacey also puts on festivals and events throughout the year. They include the popular winter Holiday Market at the Lacey Community Center in Woodland Park, and the July Lacey Fireworks Spectacular at Rainier Vista Community Park.
All cars welcome when coming to the Dirty Daily Driver's Car Show in the Meadows neighborhood.
Pick your pumpkins at Shilters Family Farm Fall Festival in Nisqually.
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Right next to I-5
Interstate 5 borders the neighborhood to the north, providing a direct route to Olympia, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the nearest major commercial airport. It’s a roughly 8-mile drive from the neighborhood to both downtown Olympia and JBLM, while Sea-Tac is a little over 45 miles away. Intercity Transit runs bus routes along Martin Way, Marvin Road and Steilacoom Road; however, bussing to Olympia requires transferring at the Lacey transit center.
Intercity transit is there to get you where you need to go in Meadows Washington.
Easy to hop on i-5 in the Meadows area of Olympia Washington.
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Meadows Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Meadows, Lacey sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Meadows, Lacey over the last 12 months is $500,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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