Tumwater Hill is one of the most recognizable neighborhoods in Tumwater, sitting on the bluff above the Deschutes River and the historic Olympia Brewery site. Streets are quiet, tree-lined, and lined with a mix of 1970s–1990s family homes plus newer infill construction.
Residents love being a short walk from Tumwater Historical Park and the riverfront trail system that connects all the way down to Tumwater Falls. It's a true Pacific Northwest setting — second-growth firs, mossy fence lines, and Mount Rainier views from many of the higher lots.
The neighborhood is anchored by Tumwater Hill Elementary, part of the well-regarded Tumwater School District, and feeds into Tumwater Middle School and Tumwater High School (home of the Thunderbirds).
What you'll love about Tumwater Hill
- Walking distance to Tumwater Historical Park and the Deschutes River trail
- Tumwater Hill Elementary inside the neighborhood
- Quick I-5 access at exit 102 — under 10 minutes to downtown Olympia
- Strong mix of older established homes and newer construction
- Mature trees and PNW character throughout
