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Downtown Corner Retail Building
For Sale
$995,000

501 Capitol, Olympia, WA 98501

Multi-tenant corner retail building with main-floor retail space and additional upstairs area, featuring newly installed HVAC.

Property Size8,672 SF
Price / SF$114.74
Days on Market282

Property Features for 501 Capitol

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 8,672 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Building Details

Year Built 1937
Stories 2
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Evergreen
Listed By: Debbie Draper
Source: Skylineproperties
Added: Nov 17, 2025 Changed: Aug 25 Last Checked: Aug 25 at 9:16AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This downtown corner retail building is offered for sale for the first time. The property includes approximately 7,072 square feet of main-floor retail space and an additional 1,600 square feet upstairs. Current tenants include Escape Puzzle Room, Harlequin Productions, and a Super Silver Jewelry store. Tenants are month to month. A new HVAC system has been installed.

The property is located at the corner of 5th and Capitol in downtown Olympia, providing a prominent street-corner retail presence.

With both main-level and upstairs space, the building supports multiple uses under separate tenant operations while maintaining a cohesive retail storefront environment.

Key Highlights

  • Corner retail building at 5th and Capitol in downtown Olympia
  • Year built 1937 with multi‑tenant layout
  • Includes 7,072 sq ft of main‑floor retail space and 1,600 sq ft upstairs area

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Repair Shop Big Box & Wholesale Store Electrical Service Pharmacy HVAC Service Computer & Electronic Repair

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

249
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 98501, WA

45,274
Population
19,969
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
34.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,297
Density / Sq Mi
$95,695
Median Household Income
$55,909
Median Earnings
$1,600
Median Rent
$485,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region

7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Multi-tenant corner retail building with main-floor retail space and additional upstairs area, featuring newly installed HVAC.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 501 Capitol Olympia, WA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $995,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Corner retail building at 5th and Capitol in downtown Olympia; Year built 1937 with multi‑tenant layout; Includes 7,072 sq ft of main‑floor retail space and 1,600 sq ft upstairs area
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