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$716,501$276 / 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 96How 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 $621,250 on Aug 18, 2022

5338 JAMES PL SE

OLYMPIA, WA 98501
5
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,596 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
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.

Valuation

$717K
$686K low$747K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$621,250 · Aug 18, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$118 (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.$658,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$161,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$497,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$641,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$658,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyThurston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.Heat Pump
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.Patio · 425 ft²Porch · 33 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Centennial Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Washington Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Olympia High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

5338 James Pl 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 more than 83% of homes in Thurston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Olympia 98501
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Thurston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Thurston County
  • Newer than 92% 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
$301K$1M

This home is worth more than 81% 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$716,501
CheaperTypical $562,930Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$276
CheaperTypical $300Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area2,596 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,891 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 5338 James Pl Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlympia 98501Thurston County
Estimated valuepricier than$716,50181% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27632% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,596 ft²81% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac16% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than201590% of homes92% of homes

About 5338 James Pl Se

How much is 5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA is $716,501 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $685,986 to $747,016. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA last sell?

5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA last sold on Aug 18, 2022 for $621,250, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA?

5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,596 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA built?

5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA?

5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA is assigned to Centennial Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Washington Middle School (middle), rated A-; Olympia High School (high), rated A. All sit in Olympia School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA compare to other homes in Olympia 98501?

Among the 15,684 homes in Olympia 98501, it is worth more than 81% of them ($716,501 against a typical $562,930), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($276 against a typical $300), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,596 ft² against a typical 1,891 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2015 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Thurston County, it is worth more than 83% 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 5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5338 James Pl Se, Olympia, WA was $118. The county assessed it at $658,500.

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