17899 40th Avenue Ne, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Lund, Realtors
Listed by: tanya thackeray
Office: windermere real estate co.
MLS#:2468458
Source:NWMLS
17899 40th Avenue Ne,Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
$1,185,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Sold
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Price summary
- Price:$1,185,000
About this home
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.
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Home facts
- Year built:1941
- Listing ID #:2468458
- Updated:March 03, 2026 at 07:12 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Ceramic Tile Floor, Hardwood, Marble, Softwood
- Bedroom Description:Lower Level Bedrooms : 1, Upper Level Bedrooms : 2
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Daylight, Partially Finished
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air, Radiant
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1941
- Lot Features:Paved, Value In Land
- Architectural Style:Cape Cod
- Construction Materials:Brick Exterior Finish, Wood Exterior Finish
- Exterior Features:Cabana/Gazebo, Fenced-Fully, Patio
- Foundation Description:Daylight, Partially Finished
- Levels:3 or More Stories
Schools
- High school:Shorecrest High
- Middle school:Kellogg Mid
- Elementary school:Brookside Elem
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,185,000
- Tax amount:$9,700 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Amenities:Cable TV, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceilings
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