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$408,053$442 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $399,000 on Aug 28, 2025

515 BATES ST SE

TUMWATER, WA 98501
1
Baths
924 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$408K
$384K low$432K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$399,000 · Aug 28, 2025

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.$390,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$157,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$232,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$383,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$390,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
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
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, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 72 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
Tumwater Hill Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Tumwater Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
A. G. West Black Hills High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Tumwater 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

515 Bates St Se 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.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Olympia 98501
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Olympia 98501
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Olympia 98501
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Thurston County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Thurston County

What homes are worth in Olympia 98501

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$291K$1M

This home is worth more than 11% 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.

Estimated value$408,053
CheaperTypical $562,403Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$442
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,896 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 515 Bates St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlympia 98501Thurston County
Estimated valuepricier than$408,05311% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44297% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²4% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac40% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than19245% of homes3% of homes

About 515 Bates St Se

How much is 515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA is $408,053 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $384,228 to $431,878. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA last sell?

515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA last sold on Aug 28, 2025 for $399,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA?

515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA has 1 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA built?

515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA?

515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA is assigned to Tumwater Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Tumwater Middle School (middle), rated B; A. G. West Black Hills High School (high), rated B. All sit in Tumwater School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA compare to other homes in Olympia 98501?

Among the 15,683 homes in Olympia 98501, it is worth more than 11% of them ($408,053 against a typical $562,403), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($442 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 4% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,896 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1924 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Thurston County, it is worth more than 13% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 515 Bates St Se, Tumwater, WA was $11. The county assessed it at $390,100.

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