Upper Eastside Homes for Sale

Upper Eastside is a primarily residential neighborhood in Olympia. It features mostly single-family homes, ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet, that were built between the mid- to late-20th century. Architectural styles include ranch-style homes, split-levels and bungalows, many of which have been updated. Yards are small but well-maintained, often featuring native plant gardens. While there are no parks within the neighborhood, nearby Mission Creek Nature Park, Bigelow Park and Lions Park offer nature trails, playgrounds and athletic fields. Squaxin Park, less than 3 miles away, has extensive hiking trails through old-growth forests and along the coast. The neighborhood has easy access to downtown Olympia, State Avenue and 4th Avenue. It is also highly walkable with easy access to local amenities. Residents can shop at Ralph’s Thriftway and Eastside Urban Farm & Garden Center or dine at popular spots like Left Bank Pastry, Vic’s Pizzeria and Eastside Big Tom. Public transportation is accessible with several bus routes, and the neighborhood is just over a mile from downtown Olympia and the nearest I-5 on-ramp. Upper Eastside hosts summer street fairs featuring art, music and more, while downtown Olympia offers major festivals like Capitol Lakefair and Olympia Harbor Days.