5401 Carpenter Road SE Olympia, WA 98513

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5401 Carpenter Road SE Olympia, WA 98513

Easy living starts before you even open the door. Level driveway, level walkway, and a one story layout means no balancing acts in the rain or icy mornings. The soft ivory exterior with warm trim keeps it classic, while the big fir tree anchors the front yard and gives instant Pacific Northwest character. Landscaping is currently a blank canvas, perfect if you have a vision or perfect if you’d rather keep weekends free.

Straight overhead, the lot shows off its unique D shape and a corner position that leaves you with breathing room on three sides. Evergreens trace the perimeter and create a natural backdrop instead of a fence maze. With no HOA here, you actually get to decide how your property lives, and with a 4 bedroom septic already in place, it’s worth checking into the possibility of an ADU down the road.

From above you can see exactly where this home sits, directly across from Pattison Lake and surrounded by well cared for waterfront properties. There’s something nice about a neighborhood where people tend to invest in their surroundings, it shows up in how everything looks and feels day to day. You get the scenery and atmosphere without the shoreline upkeep, and when you want the water, the public boat launch is only about five minutes away.

Pulled back on the driveway you can see how easy the front yard life is here, tall cedars, native ground cover, and basically a quick pass with a blower instead of a Saturday landscaping marathon. It feels tucked in and relaxed without looking neglected. The home is also pre wired for a security and fire alarm system, so future owners can activate it whenever they feel like adding that extra peace of mind.

From the street this aerial really leans into the Pacific Northwest setting, tall evergreens, generous spacing, and just a tiny sparkle of Pattison Lake off in the distance as a reminder of where you are. It feels tucked away but not inconvenient, Costco in Hawks Prairie is about 15 minutes one direction, Trader Joe’s and the rest of Lacey’s shopping scene about 15 the other way. Quiet at home, errands handled quickly, which is the sweet spot.

The driveway keeps going, and that’s a good thing. Set back from the road for privacy, lined with native greenery, and anchored by a huge rhododendron that will absolutely show off when the weather warms up. There’s room here for guests, gatherings, and the extra vehicles that real life tends to accumulate. RV or boat parking fits right in without turning the yard into a parking lot.

The approach to the front door keeps things refreshingly simple, a straight sidewalk from the driveway, one easy step up, and you’re inside. The sidelights and the half moon window in the door echo the arched glass in the living room, giving the exterior a nice bit of personality before you even walk in. For a one level home, this setup just makes daily life easier whether you’re carrying groceries, wrangling pets, or thinking long term about staying put.

The front entry gives a quick hint that this house has personality. Hardwood floors run down the hallway toward the kitchen, and the arched doorway pulls you forward like the house is casually saying, keep going, there’s more. An arched ceiling detail adds a nice bit of character overhead, and the coat closet is right where it should be for real life, shoes, coats, backpacks, all handled before you even get settled in. Built in 1995 and cared for by one owner, the space feels elegant, comfortable and familiar the second you walk inside.

The living room opens up in a big way with vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows that immediately grabs your attention. Six windows stack together from floor to ceiling, with portrait panes below and an arched accent above, framed by decorative grilles that give them a classic look. The light pours in all day and makes the whole space feel bright and welcoming. A gas fireplace with a simple tile surround and clean mantle anchors the room, giving it a cozy focal point in a space that easily handles full size furniture and gatherings.

Looking across the living room toward the entry, the layout clicks into place. The arched doorway leads straight into the dining room and back around toward the kitchen, creating a circular floor plan that keeps you from hitting dead ends as you move through the house. The vaulted ceiling peak adds a nice architectural touch, and the recently installed gas furnace keeps the temperature steady with efficient forced air heat throughout the home.

The formal dining room keeps its own identity while still feeling connected to the rest of the house. A large arched window brings in soft natural light, with operable lower panes for fresh air, and the contemporary chandelier centers the space nicely. The partial height wall and arched opening into the kitchen create separation for meals and conversations while still allowing light and airflow to pass through. From here you can see the hardwood flooring in the hall leading toward the kitchen, tying the rooms together visually even as the dining area holds its quieter feel.

From the kitchen doorway you get a full view of this room and how flexible it really is. The large arched picture window brings in great light, the vaulted ceiling adds height, and the chandelier gives it a finished focal point. The arched opening back to the living room keeps everything connected. It works beautifully as a dining room, but it could just as easily become a library wall, a music space with a piano, or a quieter sitting room depending on what fits your life.

Walking into the kitchen you immediately notice how open it feels. The vaulted ceiling and recessed lighting keep everything bright, and the new stainless glass top range sits right on the island where it’s easy to cook and stay part of the room. Three windows bring in light from both the sink and the family room beyond, and the hardwood flooring carries you right into the space before transitioning to carpet in the living area. The Formica counters are practical in the best way, durable, easy to maintain, and forgiving with everyday use, so you spend less time worrying and more time living.

This angle shows why the floor plan feels comfortable to live in. The island seating invites company, the microwave shelf keeps appliances organized, and the arched opening ties the kitchen to the dining room without turning it into one big noisy room. Sightlines reach all the way to the front entry, making the house easy to navigate from the moment you walk in. The circular layout keeps spaces connected yet separate, so conversations, cooking, and relaxing can all happen at once without competing for attention.

This view shows the heart of the home in action. The family room and kitchen share the vaulted space, giving the area an easy flow and plenty of light. Off to the side, the hardwood zone creates a natural place for a breakfast table, work nook, or hobby corner without crowding the main seating area. It’s a flexible pocket of space that lets the home adjust to your routine instead of the other way around.

From the arched doorway you really see how big this space lives. The vaulted ceiling carries across the family room and kitchen, and five large windows plus the backyard door with its own window keep everything bright and connected to the trees outside. Every direction gives you a wooded view from the .837 acre lot. With this much room, furniture can be arranged a dozen different ways, whether that means a larger seating area, reading corner, or keeping things open and airy.

The patio sets the stage, grill on one side, a small seating nook on the other, and the rest of the yard is a blank canvas. Picture a hammock between trees, garden boxes along the sunniest edge, maybe even a little outdoor movie night setup on warm evenings. The house feels connected to the yard here, not separated from it, which makes everyday living spill outside in the best way.

Closer up on the patio and you really see the opportunity here. The yard is wide, level, and sunny because the surrounding evergreens sit back just far enough to give privacy without stealing the daylight. Extend the hardscape, add a fire pit zone, maybe a pergola moment, the space can handle it. After nearly three decades with the original owner, this .83 acre property feels ready for its next chapter.

From this corner you really see how green and private the backyard feels, trees doing the landscaping heavy lifting while the fenced side yard keeps things practical for pets, projects, or gear. The garage side gives easy access in and out, and here’s the bonus most people love, the home lives as a 3 bedroom but the septic is rated for 4, so future plans have room to grow.

The backyard is wide open and ready for ideas. A big level lawn stretches out behind the house, framed by evergreens and leafy trees that soften the edges and give you breathing room from the neighbors. Plenty of sunshine back here for garden beds, games, or that someday patio project that starts as a sketch and ends as your favorite hangout.

Imagine all the fun you can do in this fenced side-yard area.

The side yard pulls double duty here. Fenced and gated, stretching along the driveway to the front, it’s ready for dogs, yard games, or a designated play zone that stays separate from the bigger lawn. It adds flexibility without locking you into one use, which is exactly what you want on a property with this much space.

So many possibilities with all this land.

It’s such a great view exiting your driveway seeing these lovely Pattison lake view everyday.

From above you can really see how close the water lifestyle is. Patterson Lake is right nearby, and Hicks Lake plus Long Lake are all within roughly a five minute drive, so launching the boat or cooling off on a warm afternoon stays easy. You’re surrounded by waterfront homes without the maintenance that comes with them, which honestly is a pretty great tradeoff.

This aerial ties the whole setup together, driveway to fenced yard flows cleanly along the garage side so movement around the property feels intuitive. That garage window hints at an easy future door location, or even a pet entry situation if paws are part of the household. Beyond that, the open space is basically a blank canvas, think basketball, pool, garden expansion, or the world’s most competitive cornhole arena.

The primary suite sits comfortably on the main floor, part of the easy one story layout that makes daily living feel simple and logical. With 1,663 square feet overall, the home keeps everything within reach, and this room is positioned just right with direct access to its attached bathroom. Neutral white walls make it an easy canvas for any style, and the layout feels intuitive from the moment you walk in.

Here is another view of the spacious Primary Bedroom with the attached full bath and the walk in closet through the bathroom. Easy living.

The primary bath keeps things practical in a good way as the long oak shaker vanity gives you room to spread out, the Formica counter handles daily life without fuss, and the waterproof vinyl floors mean no tiptoeing around puddles. The tub shower combo is topped with a high privacy window that actually opens, so you get fresh air without putting on a show for the neighbors. You can even spot the walk in closet in the mirror, tucked right through the bathroom for that ready in one place morning routine.

A proper walk in closet with a little separation, thanks to the pocket door that closes it off from the bathroom. Built in shelving lines the space, wood storage above takes care of extras, and attic access lives right overhead for the long term storage bins. The carpet underfoot makes the morning routine more comfortable, especially right after a hot shower when cold floors are the last thing you want.

Bedroom #2 keeps things easy and comfortable. Soft blue walls pair with a creamy accent wall and bright white ceiling, so it already has a calm, relaxed vibe without locking anyone into a specific style. The large window brings in great natural light, and the carpet keeps it cozy for guests, hobbies, or everyday use. Located in the North Thurston School District, it works nicely for a bedroom, office, or whatever life needs next.

A little larger than the previous room, this bedroom leans simple and practical with white walls, neutral carpet, and those warm wood trim details around the baseboards and window sills. The natural wood gives the space a softer feel than stark white trim and pairs nicely with just about any furniture. Easy to picture as a bedroom, guest space, or a very pleasant work from home spot.

The main bathroom keeps things bright and functional with white walls, a long oak shaker vanity, and a wide landscape mirror that makes the space feel larger right away. Vinyl flooring handles daily traffic easily, and the full tub and shower combo keeps routines simple. The skylight is the quiet star here, pulling in natural light so mornings are just a bit brighter.

The laundry room keeps things straightforward and useful. The washer and dryer stay, including an LG front loading sensor dry dryer and a Maytag Neptune top loader that makes tossing in bulky items easy and saves you from bending down all the time. Vinyl flooring handles water and daily wear, and a full row of upper shaker oak cabinets matches the kitchen so storage doesn’t turn into a guessing game. There’s also a direct door to the two car garage, making this a natural drop zone for shoes, bags, and everything that follows you home.

The floorplan makes the house easy to understand the second you look at it. Formal living and dining sit up front for holidays and company, then the layout loops you into the kitchen and family room where everyday life actually happens. From there the hall leads to the bedrooms and quietly circles back to the foyer again. It flows naturally so people can spread out instead of stacking on top of each other, and the primary suite sits apart from the other two bedrooms so you’re not sharing walls when someone’s up early or up late.

From out over Pattison Lake you can see the whole scene, shoreline homes stretching along the water and this property just behind them. You’re tucked into that same lakeside atmosphere, the pretty views, the pride of ownership, the peaceful vibe, while your lot stays private and manageable. It’s a nice balance of setting and practicality, close to the water lifestyle without living on top of it.

Courtesy of Abbey Realty Inc

5401 Carpenter Road SE

Olympia, WA 98513

$530,000

Residential

3 Beds

2.00 Baths

1663 SqFt

Active

Enjoy Pattison Lake breezes on this .837 acre corner lot across from waterfront homes. Original owner 1-story 1995 rambler hits the sweet spot of space and simplicity. Just 5 minutes away for boating/swimming/fishing access to THREE lakes: Pattison Lake, Long Lake & Hicks Lake. The long, level driveway is set back from the road & opens where you have breathing room, a 4br septic for future expansion or ADU, plus a big fenced section with 2 gates ready for pets, hobbies, or extra parking. No HOA here, so projects, gardens or future ideas are your decision. Elegant arched doorways & windows immediately give personality as you enter this home, then vaulted ceilings expand the living room around a gas fireplace that becomes the natural gathering point. Hardwood flooring carries through the main areas & into a kitchen with island seating, newer electric range/oven & views of trees all around. Formal & casual spaces stay distinct but connected thanks to the circular layout, great for gatherings without the noise stacking into one spot. The primary bedroom sits privately with its own full bathroom & walk in closet, while a skylight brightens the hall bath. Major systems already updated with NEW furnace and NEW water heater plus it's pre-wired for security & fire monitoring service if you want it. Close to services & eateries, with Costco or Trader Joe’s 15 minutes away. Near-lake easy one-level living that adapts to every stage of life & still leaves room to grow!

Property Features

Community: Pattison Lake
1 Story
View: Lake
Cable TV
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Patio
RV Parking
Bus Line Nearby: Yes
Exterior: Cement/Concrete
Exterior: Wood
Exterior: Wood Products
Roof: Composition
Parking: Driveway
Parking: Attached Garage
Parking: RV Parking
Year Built: 1995
2025 Taxes: $4859.00
Buyer Broker Comp.: 2.5%
Listing #: 2473525

Lot Details

Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Corner Lot
Paved

Appliances That Stay

Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)

Interior

Bath Off Primary
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Security System
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Water Heater
Cooling: None
Heating: Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Fireplaces: 1

Schools

District: North Thurston
Elem: Woodland Elem
Middle: Nisqually Mid
High: Timberline High

Call or Email:

Grace Wamwere

206-395-4584

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