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1606 SYLVESTER ST SW

OLYMPIA, WA 98501
6
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
3,708 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$776,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$280,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$496,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$720,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$776,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyThurston
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Built-in
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 66 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Olympia High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Washington Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Olympia School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98501These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.228

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.47,730
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,612
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,517
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.35%

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How this home compares

1606 Sylvester St Sw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Olympia 98501
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Thurston County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Olympia 98501

How it measures up in Olympia 98501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Olympia 98501.

Living area3,708 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,891 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 1606 Sylvester St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth CapitolOlympia 98501Thurston County
Living areabigger than3,708 ft²95% of homes97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac30% of homes15% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than191431% of homes2% of homes2% of homes

About 1606 Sylvester St Sw

How big is 1606 Sylvester St Sw, Olympia, WA?

1606 Sylvester St Sw, Olympia, WA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,708 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 1606 Sylvester St Sw, Olympia, WA built?

1606 Sylvester St Sw, Olympia, WA was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1606 Sylvester St Sw, Olympia, WA?

1606 Sylvester St Sw, Olympia, WA is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Olympia High School (high), rated A; Washington Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Olympia School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1606 Sylvester St Sw, Olympia, WA compare to other homes in Olympia 98501?

Among the 15,684 homes in Olympia 98501, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,708 ft² against a typical 1,891 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1914 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1606 Sylvester St Sw, Olympia, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1606 Sylvester St Sw, Olympia, WA was $11. The county assessed it at $776,300.

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