Listed by Rachel Platt • Keller Williams South Sound.
For sale
$490,000
Est. $3,015/mo —
3
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,376
sq ft
4503 Carpenter Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98503
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully renovated single-story home in the heart of Lacey! Completely updated from top to bottom, this move-in-ready home features a bright, open-concept floor plan with large windows that fill the space with natural light. Enjoy new flooring throughout, a brand-new kitchen with all new appliances, and fresh interior and exterior paint. The roof is only a few years old, and a new HVAC system with A/C was installed in 2024so all the big-ticket items have already been taken care of. Simply move in and enjoy! Outside, you’ll love the large, fully fenced lot with plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. RV parking offers the potential for full hookups, adding even more versatility. Located directly across from Woodland Elementary and just a short walk to Pattison Lake, Long Lake, and Hicks Lake. Rainier Vista Community Park is only about a mile away, and JBLM is approximately a 20-minute drive. Beautifully updated, light and bright, and in a fantastic locationthis one is truly a must-see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$356Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Rachel Platt• Keller Williams South Sound
Listed by Cyrus Platt• Keller Williams South Sound
The Lakes, located between College Street SE and Yelm Highway SE, is a residential and lakeside Lacey neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the College Street SE corridor near the Lacey Timberland Library, where coffee counters, local eateries, and everyday errands create a steady daytime hum. Water views and walking paths shape the pace around Long Lake Park, while nearby trail links add a nature-forward rhythm. Housing leans toward late-20th-century and newer builds with tidy yards and garage-forward streetscapes. For a local night out, the Olympia-Lacey area staples—Oly Taproom and Well 80 Brewhouse—anchor the craft-beer scene. The Lacey Museum adds a small, thoughtful cultural stop close to the main commercial spine.
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Market insights
4503 Carpenter Rd SE · $490,000
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$490,000
Median sale price in this area is $548,147. (12% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
31% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Water heater
Partially fenced
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (2 on main level, 1 upper)
Bathrooms
1 full bath
1 half bath
1 bathtub
1 shower
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove/Range
Laundry & utility
Electric water heater
Flooring
Vinyl plank
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Heat pump (heating and cooling)
Exterior features
Partial fencing
Patio
Outbuildings
RV parking
Garden space
Corner lot
Paved surfaces with sidewalk
Home design
Single-family residence
One and one-half story
Built on lot (detached)
East-facing entry
Parking
Attached garage (has garage)
Driveway
RV parking
1 covered parking space
Security
Partially fenced
Construction
Wood construction
Composition roof
Built 1989
Utilities
Electric service
Public water
Septic sewer
Puget Sound Energy power
City water (City of Lacey)
HOA & community
Community features: park, playground
Senior exemption available
Financial info
Financing accepted: Cash, Conventional, FHA, State Bond, USDA, VA
Other
Zoning: LD
Site features include partially fenced yard, outbuildings, patio, RV parking
Lot size approximately 0.3146 acres (irregular)
Living area approximately 1,376 square feet
Electricity and solar
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Mar 20, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Retrofit a heat pump, air conditioning unit, and thermostat.
Electrical
Heat pump
HVAC
Mar 19, 2024 • Final
Minor construction
Retrofit a heat pump, air conditioning unit, and thermostat.
Heat pump
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 4503 Carpenter Rd SE
$489,461
$539 under list price of $490K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $460K to $522K.