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$412,916$231 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $229,719 on Oct 18, 2018

837 LAWSON ST SE

OLYMPIA, WA 98513
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,786 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
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

$413K
$393K low$433K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$229,719 · Oct 18, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$199 (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.$442,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$158,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$284,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$429,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$442,300

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.Split Entry
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.1991
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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.Asphalt
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.Deck · 360 ft²Shed · 256 ft²Patio · 360 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Nisqually Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Seven Oaks Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
River Ridge High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

837 Lawson 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 71% of homes in Thurston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Olympia 98513
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Olympia 98513
  • Older than 79% of homes in Olympia 98513

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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$290K$850K

This home is worth more than 31% 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$412,916
CheaperTypical $467,410Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $273Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,786 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,712 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 837 Lawson St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlympia 98513Thurston County
Estimated valuepricier than$412,91631% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23125% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,786 ft²54% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac68% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than197921% of homes34% of homes

About 837 Lawson St Se

How much is 837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA is $412,916 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $392,681 to $433,151. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA last sell?

837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA last sold on Oct 18, 2018 for $229,719, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA?

837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,786 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA built?

837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a split entry home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA?

837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA is assigned to Nisqually Middle School (middle), rated C; Seven Oaks Elementary School (elementary), rated B; River Ridge High School (high), rated C. All sit in North Thurston Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA compare to other homes in Olympia 98513?

Among the 13,499 homes in Olympia 98513, it is worth more than 31% of them ($412,916 against a typical $467,410), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($231 against a typical $273), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,786 ft² against a typical 1,712 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1979 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Thurston County, it is worth more than 29% 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 837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 837 Lawson St Se, Olympia, WA was $199. The county assessed it at $442,300.

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