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Woodsy neighborhood near the heart of town
Indian Creek is a small residential neighborhood located about a mile southeast of downtown Olympia and 2 miles west of Lacey’s commercial district. Despite its central location in Olympia, the neighborhood feels secluded from the rest of the city, due to both the extensive tree cover in the neighborhood and the presence of multiple nearby parks and forests. “You get access to some nice natural spaces, like Watershed Park, and the whole area just feels pretty woodsy,” says local Realtor Sue Smith of Olympic Sotheby’s International. “At the same time, you’re within walking distance, or at least biking distance, of the capitol and downtown.”
Indian Creek boasts views of the nearby Washington State Capitol Building.
Walk along the West Bay with friends at Percival Landing near Indian Creek.
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Assorted mid-to-late 20th century homes
The housing in Indian Creek is mostly made up of single-family homes built between the 1960s and 1990s. These homes tend to be midsized, typically offering three to four bedrooms. Architectural styles vary, ranging from ranch-style homes and bungalows to contemporary two-story builds. Many homes back up onto the wooded areas and creeks that run through the neighborhood, providing a sense of seclusion even though it’s not far from the city center. Home prices in Indian Creek are in line with most east Olympia neighborhoods, with most selling for between $400,000 and $600,000.
Small cottages line many Indian Creek residential streets.
Indian Creek features old homes from the 20th century.
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Watershed Park's nature trails
There are a few block-sized public parks in the neighborhood, like McGrath Woods Park and Margaret McKenny Park, that feature playgrounds, basketball courts and short, wooded walking loops. Locals looking to enjoy a bit of nature don’t have to leave Indian Creek — they can head over to 153-acre Watershed Park on the west side of the neighborhood and go for a walk or run along its miles of trails in temperate rainforest. Woodland Trail on the north side of the neighborhood is a popular 5-mile bike trail that connects to both Lacey and central Olympia. Less than a mile west of the neighborhood, Capitol Lake and the Washington State Capitol Building and Campus are popular with runners and bikers and host some of the area’s most popular festivals and events, including the Capital Lakefair. Indian Creek itself, after which the neighborhood is named, runs through parts of the community and provides a natural buffer between properties.
Take a walk through the trails of Watershed Park for some midday exercise in Indian Creek.
Bring the family to Karen Fraser Woodland Trail to explore Indian Creek.
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Olympia High's Freedom Farm
Most students in the neighborhood attend Olympia’s highly-rated public schools. Madison Elementary has a B-plus on Niche, while both Reeves Middle School and Olympia High School have As on the site. Olympia High runs a popular Freedom Farm program that allows students to grow vegetables on a nearby farm for school cafeterias in the district.
Indian Creek kids attend Madison Elementary.
Watch the Bears play at Olympia High School near Indian Creek.
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Lacey shopping and downtown Olympia restaurants
Indian Creek itself does not have a commercial district, but residents are a short drive from several shopping and dining options. Central Lacey is located just 2 miles east of the neighborhood and features multiple supermarkets and a variety of big box stores and smaller chains, along with a mix of chain and locally-owned restaurants. Just a mile northwest of Indian Creek, the Downtown Olympia Historic District offers an eclectic mix of bars, restaurants and boutiques. The vibrant downtown area is also home to the Olympia Farmers Market, which is held Thursday through Sunday from April to October.
Ride your bike to Downtown Olympia from Indian Creek.
Grab pizza at Vic's Pizzeria just 5 minutes from Indian Creek.
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Interstate 5 and Intercity Transit
The neighborhood is located near major roads like Pacific Avenue and Martin Way, which provide access to downtown Olympia, Lacey and the surrounding areas. It’s also bordered by Interstate 5, which connects the city to Seattle and Tacoma. “Luckily,” says Smith, “there’s a lot of tree cover between the neighborhood and the highway, so noise isn’t too much of an issue.” Intercity Transit operates bus routes that connect Indian Creek to other parts of Olympia and Lacey, though most routes require transfers downtown to reach more distant destinations.
Indian Creek has easy access to I-5 and the surrounding areas.
Indian Creek residents have access to Olympia's Intercity Transit System.
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Parks in this Area
Percival Landing Playground
Harry Fain's Legion Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Watershed Park
Karen Fraser Woodland Trail
Port Plaza
Indian Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Indian Creek, Olympia sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Indian Creek, Olympia over the last 12 months is $345,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Imagine your own one-of-a-kind home-oasis right off of a paved, wooded city park trail. A secluded over half-acre lot in the forest on Karen Frazer Woodland Trail, within walking and biking distance of downtown and Capital Campus. The owner commutes to work by walking downtown. The city sewer is on-site, and all other utilities are on the street. Although the jurisdiction map states there is a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,085
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$117,147
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,825
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
57.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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