ACTIVE | 418 S 3rd St, McCleary, WA 98557
You’re done losing bidding wars in Lacey. Done paying someone else’s mortgage for a place that doesn’t even feel like yours. You pull up to 418 S 3rd Street and something just settles — there’s a fenced yard for the dog, a porch for the evenings, and a kitchen that’s already been updated so you’re not inheriting someone else’s to-do list. The street is quiet — one of those main streets where the pace is slow and the neighbors actually wave. And for the first time in a long time, you’re not just renting space — you’re actually home.
Some homes just feel different the moment you walk in, like you can finally exhale. 418 S 3rd Street has tons of updates, so your weekends belong to you, not a project list. The main floor keeps everyday life easy: a bright living and dining area, a kitchen with a gas range and walk-in pantry built for people who actually cook, a primary bedroom with walk-in closet and its own 3/4 bath, a second bedroom, a full bathroom, and laundry tucked off the back of the home. Head upstairs and you've got a third bedroom plus two flex rooms ready for a home office, hangout space, or whatever your life calls for. Brand new roof. Ductless mini-split. Full appliance package. Fenced yard with room to breathe, a one-car garage for the gear, and a covered front porch on one of McCleary's quietest stretches of main street. No HOA. No projects. Just move in and start living.
The covered front porch sits right on one of McCleary's quietest stretches of main street, the kind of spot where you actually sit outside. The fenced 8,400 sq ft lot gives the dog room to run and the kids room to play without worrying about the street. A brand new roof means the big ticket item is already handled, no surprises, no negotiations, just peace of mind. The detached one-car garage gives you covered parking plus real storage for tools, gear, and weekend projects. City water, city sewer, gas available, high-speed internet in place. No HOA. No CCRs. Just your space.
McCleary isn't a compromise, it's a trade-up in quality of life. You're 15 minutes from Olympia, minutes from Hwy 8, and close enough to state, county, and trade jobs that the commute is manageable. But when you come home, you come home to something different. Quiet streets. A community where people actually know each other. A Bear Festival every summer that shuts down the town in the best way. Space to breathe without driving an hour to find it. For buyers who've been grinding it out in a rental watching prices climb in Olympia and Lacey, McCleary is where the math finally makes sense and the life actually feels good.
If you've been looking for the feeling of finally, finally enough space, finally a fenced yard, finally a payment that builds something instead of someone else's equity, this is the one.
Offered at $445,000
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 (1 full, 1 ¾)
Square Footage: 1,605 sq ft
Lot Size: 8,400 sq ft
Year Built: 1912, with tons of updates
Style: 1.5 story
Garage: Detached 1-car
Parking: Street
Roof: Brand new
Heating/Cooling: Ductless mini-split
Appliances: Full package included, gas range, refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave
Yard: Fenced
Laundry: Main floor, off back of home
Primary Bedroom: Walk-in closet, private ¾ bath
Flex Space: 2 additional rooms upstairs, office, hangout, guest
Utilities: City water, city sewer, gas available, high-speed internet
HOA: None
School District: McCleary
Financing: Cash, FHA, VA, Conventional, USDA eligible
Possession: At closing
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COUNTY: GRAYS HARBOR
PROPERTY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY SUBTYPE: SINGLE FAMILY
Style Code: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
INTERIOR
Appliances Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace Features: 0
Fireplaces Main:
Fireplaces Total:
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Walk-in Closet
External
Foundation: Concrete Block
Exterior: Wood
Condition: Remodeled
Covered Spaces: 1
Total Parking: 2
Parking Type:Garage-Detached, Driveway Parking, Street Parking
Parking Total: 2
Roof: Composition
Cable/TV Provider: Xfinity
Internet Provider: Xfinity
Sewer: Sewer
Sewer Company: City of McCleary
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of McCleary
Energy Source: Electric
Power Company: City of McCleary
Water Heater Type/Location: Laundry Room
Heating: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Wall
Cooling: Ductless HP-Mini Split
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The Home
Move-in ready with tons of updates already done
Brand new roof — the big ticket item is handled
Gas range and walk-in pantry for the people who actually cook
Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and private ¾ bath
Main floor living with laundry right where you need it
Third bedroom plus two flex rooms upstairs — office, hangout, guest space
Fenced yard with room to breathe
Covered front porch you'll actually use
Ductless mini-split for year-round comfort
Full appliance package included
Detached one-car garage for covered parking and storage
No HOA, no CCRs — your space, your rules
FHA, VA, and Conventional financing friendly
The Community
Quiet main street with a small-town pace that's hard to find anymore
15 minutes from Olympia, minutes from Hwy 8
Close to state, county, healthcare, and trade jobs
Tight-knit community where people actually know their neighbors
Annual Bear Festival — the whole town shows up
Walking distance to downtown McCleary
Easy access to outdoor recreation, forests, and the coast
McCleary School District
City water, city sewer, high-speed internet
More home for your money than anywhere closer to the city
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Country: US
Elementary School: McCleary Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Buyer to Verify
High School: Buyer to Verify
MLS Area Major: 201- McCleary
Topography: Level, Rolling
View:
Waterfront: No
Waterfront Features: N/A
Lot Details: Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
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Potential Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA
Possession: Closing
Sale Type: MLS
Seller Disclosure: Provided
Senior Exemption: No
Tax Annual Amount: $1,693.00
Tax Year: 2026
Title & Escrow: First American Title & Escrow
Small Town Life. Trader Joe's in 20 Minutes.
418 S 3rd Street gives you the quiet street, the fenced yard, the covered porch, and the neighbors who actually wave — without giving up the city when you need it. McCleary is 20 minutes from Trader Joe's, Costco, and everything Olympia has to offer. Come home to something better.