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$430,037$321 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $429,000 on Aug 6, 2026

5603 JAMES ST SE

LACEY, WA 98513
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,340 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$430K
$408K low$453K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$429,000 · Aug 6, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,157 (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.$400,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$142,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$258,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$384,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$400,700

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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
Lakes Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Timberline High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Komachin Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: North Thurston Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 98513These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.238

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,587
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.582 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,454
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,233
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.36%

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How this home compares

5603 James 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 82% of homes in Olympia 98513
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Olympia 98513
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Olympia 98513
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Thurston County

What homes are worth in Olympia 98513

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

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$310K$958K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Olympia 98513.

How it measures up in Olympia 98513

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Olympia 98513.

Estimated value$430,037
CheaperTypical $506,439Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$321
CheaperTypical $298Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,340 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,712 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 5603 James St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlympia 98513Thurston County
Estimated valuepricier than$430,03718% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32165% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,340 ft²23% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac34% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than199656% of homes61% of homes

About 5603 James St Se

How much is 5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA is $430,037 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $407,538 to $452,536. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA last sell?

5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA last sold on Aug 6, 2026 for $429,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA?

5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,340 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA built?

5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA?

5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA is assigned to Lakes Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Timberline High School (high), rated B-; Komachin Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in North Thurston Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA compare to other homes in Olympia 98513?

Among the 13,493 homes in Olympia 98513, it is worth more than 18% of them ($430,037 against a typical $506,439), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($321 against a typical $298), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,340 ft² against a typical 1,712 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1996 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Thurston County, it is worth more than 19% 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 5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5603 James St Se, Lacey, WA was $4,157. The county assessed it at $400,700.

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