17899 40th Avenue Ne, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Tri-Cities
Listed by: tanya thackeray
Office: windermere real estate co.
MLS#:2468458
Source:NWMLS
17899 40th Avenue Ne,Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
$995,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,780 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Upcoming open houses
  • Fri, Jan 16
    04:00 pm - 06:00 pm

Price summary

  • Price:$995,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$558.99

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

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Home facts

  • Year built:1941
  • Listing ID #:2468458
  • Updated:January 16, 2026 at 07:58 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Living area:1,780 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Forced Air, Radiant

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1941
  • Building area:1,780 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:1 Acres

Schools

  • High school:Shorecrest High
  • Middle school:Kellogg Mid
  • Elementary school:Brookside Elem

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Sewer Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$995,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$558.99
  • Tax amount:$9,700 (2025)
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