Goldcrest, a planned community on Olympia's west side, is known for its extensive greenbelt area, where 90% of homes back onto forested land, offering frequent wildlife sightings. The neighborhood's 179 homes, developed from the 1970s to the early '90s, include split-levels and ramblers with 1,600 to 1,700 square feet of interior space, extended driveways, and two-car garages on quarter-acre lots. Goldcrest Drive is lined with towering firs and oaks, and the community plants around 1,000 gold daffodils annually. The Block Watch Program, supported by local police, helps maintain a crime rate lower than the national average. Nearby amenities include Safeway, Capital Mall, and dining options like Brew City Pizza West Olympia. For coffee, residents frequent Northwest Grind Olympia and Café Au Lait. Retail options include Nordstrom Rack, Target, REI, and TJ Maxx, with entertainment provided by the Cinemark Century Olympia movie theatre. Goldcrest Neighborhood Park offers a mulched play area and paved walking path, while the adjacent Grass Lake Nature Preserve features wetlands and nature trails. Julia Butler Hansen Elementary, Thurgood Marshall Middle School, and Capital High are highly rated and within walking distance. Evergreen State College, a nearby liberal arts institution, offers an Organic Farm and beachfront access. Public transportation is accessible via fare-free Intercity Transit bus stops on Cooper Point Road NW, and Highway 101 connects to Olympia Regional Airport, 16 miles away, and Interstate 5, leading to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 55 miles away.
