Listing Courtesy of: 
Northwest MLS / Windermere Real Estate Co. / Tanya Thackeray Wilson
Northwest MLS / Windermere Real Estate Co. / Tanya Thackeray Wilson 17899 40th Avenue NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Active (1 Days)
$995,000 (USD)
OPEN HOUSE TIMES
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OPENFri, Jan 164:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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.
MLS #:
2468458
2468458
Taxes
$9,700(2025)
$9,700(2025)
Lot Size
1 acres
1 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1941
1941
Style
Tri-Level
Tri-Level
School District
Shoreline
Shoreline
County
King County
King County
Community
Brookside
Brookside
Listed By
Tanya Thackeray Wilson, Windermere Real Estate Co.
Source
Northwest MLS as distributed by MLS Grid
Last checked Jan 16 2026 at 6:55 PM GMT+0000
Northwest MLS as distributed by MLS Grid
Last checked Jan 16 2026 at 6:55 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
- Fireplace
- Double Pane/Storm Window
- Bath Off Primary
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Second Kitchen
- Skylight(s)
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher(s)
- Dryer(s)
- Refrigerator(s)
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Microwave(s)
- Washer(s)
Subdivision
- Brookside
Lot Information
- Paved
- Value In Land
Property Features
- Cabana/Gazebo
- Fenced-Fully
- Gas Available
- Gated Entry
- Patio
- Rv Parking
- Outbuildings
- Cable Tv
- High Speed Internet
- Hot Tub/Spa
- Fireplace: Gas
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: 1
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Heating and Cooling
- Radiant
- Forced Air
Basement Information
- Daylight
- Partially Finished
Flooring
- Hardwood
- Marble
- Softwood
- Ceramic Tile
Exterior Features
- Brick
- Wood
- Roof: Composition
Utility Information
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Fuel: Natural Gas
School Information
- Elementary School: Brookside Elem
- Middle School: Kellogg Mid
- High School: Shorecrest High
Parking
- Rv Parking
- Off Street
- Detached Garage
Living Area
- 1,500 sqft
Additional Listing Info
- Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation not binding unless confirmed by separate agreement among applicable parties.
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Disclaimer: Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 1/16/26 10:55. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by Windermere Real Estate Services Company, Inc. or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
