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A walk on the Eastside
Eastside, hence the name, lies directly east of Downtown Olympia. Highlighted by its extended sidewalks and tree-lined streets, the neighborhood creates a cozy feel. Anchoring the community, 4th Avenue serves as the main thoroughfare. It runs the length of the neighborhood, featuring Intercity Bus stops conveniently positioned in front of homes and businesses. “The area is extremely walkable,” says Matt Murray, long-time Olympia resident and Realtor with Van Dorm Realty, Inc. “You could walk downtown to Eastside and stay on the same sidewalk. The community is close to anything you want to get to on foot and by car since the I-5 expressway runs south of the neighborhood.”
The beautiful tree lined streets of the Eastside neighborhood.
Homes in the Eastside neighborhood contains single-family homes and duplexes.
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Diners, pubs and French sweet treats
Although its proximity to downtown is a bonus, residents don’t have to venture too far for everyday essentials. State & Central lives by the motto: “Meet. Eat. Drink.” This neighborhood gem dishes out classic pub fare and features a rotating beer menu. Northwest Beerworks is popular for its craft beers, but what really draws people in is the outdoor patio, where they can unwind in Adirondack chairs or under tented picnic tables.
The San Francisco Street Bakery has served the neighborhood for three decades, delighting patrons with bread, cookies, and artisan pastries. The Olympia Farmers Market also sells the bakery's signature sweets. “A lot of people here like to dig in the dirt,” says Murray. “At the Eastside Urban Farm & Market, you can buy fruit and fruit trees to plant. You can also buy baby chickens there. They keep them in this big clear area with heat lamps over them. They’re super cute.” In addition to the farmers markets, Ralph’s Thriftway provides fresh produce and grocery needs. Left Bank Pastry offers up delicious French treats like croissants, brioche and macarons. Downtown Olympia is west on 4th Avenue for additional shopping and dining options.
Northwest Beerworks has outdoor seating to enjoy your drinks.
State & Central has some great pub food, drinks and cocktails.
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Spacious lawns and cozy cottages
Along with carefully tended lawns, homes peek from behind towering trees, adding to the neighborhood's charm. The housing landscape in Eastside consists mainly of cottage-style homes and ramblers, with interior square footage between 1,000 and 2,000. Homes set back from the road grant spacious front lawns and extended walkways and driveways. Homes that need a bit of TLC cost in the mid $300,000s, while updated properties cost anywhere from $400,000 to $550,000. “There are lots of single-family houses in Eastside, which is ideal since there aren’t that many in downtown,” says Murray. “Downtown mostly has condos, so the Eastside is ideal for those who want to be close to the city center but want a detached home.”
Homes in the Eastside neighborhood contains single-family homes and duplexes.
This stunning bright yellow cottage home stands out on its Eastside street.
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Events in the parks and scenic city views
Lions Park offers a mulched play area with elaborate structures, and the splash pad is popular during warmer months. Sports courts and fields provide space for casual or competitive games with friends and neighbors. The active Eastside Neighborhood Association (ENA) keeps Lions Park vibrant with community cleanups and hosts various events. Rods N’ Reels is an event for anglers in June, and the Annual Summer Picnic is in August. It features live music and a cookout. During the colder months, the Winter Window Walkabout sees neighbors decorating their homes. During Christmas, the sounds of caroling fill the streets. Spanning just 2 acres of hillside, Madison Scenic Park offers walking trails, space to hang out with pups and benches for enjoying views of the Washington State Capitol building and serene sunsets.
Madison Scenic Park lives up to its name in the Eastside neighborhood.
Lions Park is full of activity on beautiful summer days.
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Top-rated schools and literary arts appreciation
Education can begin at Madison Elementary, which earns a B-plus Niche grade, and continue at Washington Middle School, which earns an A rating. Olympia High also receives an A, and the student-run OHS Literary Magazine features fiction, poetry, and art for publication.
Madison Elementary School is a public PK, K-5 school located in Olympia.
Olympia High School in the Eastside neighborhood.
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Buses are easy to catch all over the Eastside neighborhood.
Fare-free transit and pedestrian-friendly trails
Getting around town is accessible via the Intercity Transit, a fare-free bus system. The Interstate 5 expressway provides a convenient way to travel north to Tacoma and Seattle.
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On average, homes in Eastside, Olympia sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Eastside, Olympia over the last 12 months is $447,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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