Wildwood Home for Sale

Wildwood, a neighborhood in Olympia, Washington, offers a mix of cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and midcentury ranch-style homes, many of which back up into wooded areas. Developed in the 1930s, the area features mature landscaping and homes with original details like hardwood floors and brick fireplaces, with sizes ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a CAP Index Crime score of 2 out of 10. Wildwood borders the 153-acre Watershed Park, known for its nature trails and temperate rain forest, and is close to Tumwater Historic Park, which offers trails, historic sites, and a boat launch. While primarily residential, Wildwood has a small shopping center on Capitol Boulevard with Spud’s Produce Market, Olympia Coffee Roasting, the Lucky Lunchbox, and Vic’s Pizzeria. Additional amenities, including a Safeway supermarket, are less than a mile south. Downtown Olympia, less than 2 miles away, provides nightlife, dining, and the Olympia Farmers Market. The neighborhood is part of the Olympia School District, with highly rated schools such as Lincoln Elementary, Washington Middle School, and Olympia High School. Capitol Boulevard connects Wildwood to downtown Olympia, Interstate 5, and the Washington State Capitol Building, making it a convenient location with minimal drive times.