Carlyon-North
Neighborhood in Olympia, Washington
Thurston County 98501
Midcentury homes and towering pines
The neighborhood was first developed in the 1940s and 50s, as Olympia’s footprint expanded south away from Puget Sound. Consequently, most homes in Carlyon-North feature midcentury layouts and architectural stylings. Ranch-style homes dominate the neighborhood, with a few split-level and two-story homes scattered around. While streets and yards are carefully gridded throughout the area, the neighborhood’s planners made sure to preserve a number of towering pines in front and backyards, giving the area a distinct Pacific Northwest vibe. Homes in the neighborhood generally sell for between $400,000 and $650,000. The neighborhood has a CAP crime index score of 2 out of 10, significantly below the national average of 4 out of 10.Nearby Tumwater Historical Park
There isn’t much in the way of green space with Carlyon-North itself. However, the neighborhood is just a short drive from a couple of the most popular parks in Olympia. Immediately north of the neighborhood, Watershed Park is a 153-acre forested area with trails that wind through the woods and alongside a small creek. To the west, Tumwater Historical Park and Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls offer a variety of recreational opportunities along the Deschutes River, from riverside trails to playgrounds and athletic fields to salmon run viewing at the falls.Highly-rated schools from Kindergarten on
All three of the local public schools, Pioneer Elementary, Washington Middle School and Olympia High, have an A rating on Niche, as does the Olympia School District as a whole. The district also offers students and parents access to a variety of summer enrichment programs, ranging from classes at the Albers Summer Business at Seattle University to a Coding for Medicine program closer to home in Olympia.Getting around Olympia
Capitol Boulevard connects Carlyon-North to downtown Olympia and the Washington State Capitol Campus to the north, and to central Tumwater to the south. Buses run by Intercity Transit regularly pass along the road, offering simple and direct connections to either location. Interstate 5 runs alongside much of Capitol Boulevard, providing easy access to the Greater Olympia Area, as well as routes to Tacoma, Portland and Seattle. It’s just over 50 miles from the neighborhood to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the nearest airport serving the area.Capitol Boulevard shops and restaurants
Shopping and dining in the area is clustered around the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Capitol Boulevard. This small but vibrant commercial zone is home to the neighborhood Safeway supermarket, along with an assortment of shops, cafes and restaurants. Dining options range from casual spots like Zen Ramen & Sushi Burrito to the haute French cuisine found at Jean-Pierre’s Three16. Carlyon-North is also less than 2 miles south of downtown Olympia, which offers a variety of shopping and dining options and serves as the heart of the local arts and entertainment scenes. Tumwater’s sprawling commercial district can be found less than 2 miles south of the neighborhood, with a variety of big box retailers including Fred Meyer and Walmart.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jason Munoz
Keller Williams South Sound
(253) 201-3014
313 Total Sales
1 in Carlyon-North
$535,000 Price
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The Bennett Team
RE/MAX Parkside Affiliates
(360) 634-0181
123 Total Sales
1 in Carlyon-North
$525,000 Price
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Keenan French
Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(360) 529-5681
114 Total Sales
1 in Carlyon-North
$452,000 Price
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Greg Fredericksen
Responds QuicklyIntegris Real Estate
(360) 634-0460
280 Total Sales
2 in Carlyon-North
$310K - $459K Price Range
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Michelle Mewhinney-Angel
Responds QuicklyWindermere Real Estate Olympia
(360) 810-5266
69 Total Sales
1 in Carlyon-North
$625,000 Price
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Toril Schoepfer
Toril Sells Houses Team
(253) 447-6984
359 Total Sales
1 in Carlyon-North
$432,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Carlyon-North | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Carlyon-North Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Carlyon-North, Olympia sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Carlyon-North, Olympia over the last 12 months is $470,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Very Bikeable
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Somewhat Walkable
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Some Transit
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