Olympia is magnificently situated at the southern tip of Puget Sound, with Mount Rainier as the backdrop, the Cascade Mountains to the east, and the Olympic Mountains to the west. West Olympia is commonly referred to as Cooper Point and water and territorial view homes are the norm. Because the Evergreen State College--voted one of the best college towns in the nation--is a liberal arts and sciences school, West Olympia has become a melting pot for local artists and musicians.
West Olympia real estate owners are privileged to live in one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the Pacific Northwest. The landscape places every outdoor activity imaginable out the back door. The sophisticated city provides tens of thousands of jobs in government, health care, and many other industries. The deep-water port provides maritime commerce. And the Washington Center for the Performing Arts provides year-round cultural entertainment.
In June 2007, the average home selling price in Olympia was $330,967, with an average price per square foot of $179. These figures include both single family homes and condos. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.
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