17899 40th AVE NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Listed by:Windermere Real Estate Co. • Tanya Thackeray
Bought with: Windermere RE Greenwood

$1,185,000

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17899 40th AVE NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

3 Beds

2.75 Baths

1,780 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 02/25/2026

Key Details

Sold Price $1,185,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,780 sqft

Price per Sqft $665

Subdivision Brookside

MLS Listing ID 2468458

Sold Date 02/25/26

Style 13 - Tri-Level

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1941

Annual Tax Amount $9,700

Lot Size 1.002 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Absolutely singular 1941 cottage in the woods, crafted with an unsurpassed eye for detail. Hand carved and painted beams support soaring wood ceilings. Scalloped interior trim adds a bit of whimsy while a stone fireplace grounds the living space. Modernized in just the right ways: updated kitchen has Miele dishwasher, Wolf gas range, counter depth KitchenAid refrigerator, and granite countertops. Huge primary bedroom updated in 2011 with spacious walk-in shower. On the tamed portion of this 1+ acre lot, garden walls create distinct outdoor spaces, including a courtyard dining patio, a hot tub pad, firepit, and a covered grilling shelter with a built-in fireplace. Cozy kitchenette studio under detached 380SF garage w/ full bathroom; perfect for guests, work-from-home, or future income. Easy jaunt to Lake Forest Park Town Center with Third Place Books, Honey Bear Bakery, Ace Hardware, King County Library, Albertsons, Starbucks, Mod Pizza and SO MUCH MORE. Ride the Burke Gilman Trail to Seattle or Kirkland. Beloved, highly regarded Shoreline Schools. And the icing on the cake….this parcel is deeded for membership in Lake Forest Park Civic Club with sandy beach, boat ramp, and clubhouse.

Location

State WA

County King

Area 720 - Lake Forest Park

Rooms

Basement Daylight, Partially Finished

Interior

Interior Features Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Softwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas, Wood Burning

Fireplace true

Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Brick, Wood

Community Features Athletic Court, Boat Launch, Club House, Gated, Park, Playground, Trail(s)

Amenities Available Cabana/Gazebo, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking

View Y/N No

Roof Type Composition

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Paved, Value In Land

Story Three Or More

Sewer Sewer Connected

Water Public

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Brookside Elem

Middle Schools Kellogg Mid

High Schools Shorecrest High

School District Shoreline

Others

Senior Community No

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

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