This lovely 1928 Lake Forest Park gem blends vintage charm & modern updates. The 3-bd,1.75-bth 1-1/2 story home sits on a lush half-acre lot amidst precious old-growth evergreens, lovingly tended by an award-winning arborist. Relax in the wood-fired hot tub or retreat to the detached studio. The main floor features living & dining rooms, a kitchen w/breakfast nook, the primary bedroom, & a 3/4 bath. The upper-level features two bedrooms & full bath, while the generous unfinished basement provides laundry facilities, extensive storage and workspace. Stroll to Lake Forest Park Town Center, Burke-Gilman Trail, public transit, Metro-access. Easy commute to Seattle & Eastside. Lake WA Beach Rights available through LFP Civic Club. Shoreline SD!
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Listed by: Windermere Northlake
Bought with: Buck Real Estate
$1,085,000
17576 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
3beds
2,976sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
0.5 Acres Lot
$1,047,700 Zestimate®
$365/sqft
$3,715 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,047,700
$964,000 - $1.14M
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Lush half-acre lotLaundry facilitiesUnfinished basementPrimary bedroomOld-growth evergreensLiving and dining roomsWood-fired hot tub
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Apr 26
Listed by:
Joni Sharrah,
Windermere Northlake
Bought with:
Jacquelyn Stark, 23028277
Buck Real Estate
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2356330
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: In Back Yard
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room, High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,976
- Total interior livable area: 2,976 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
Features
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Hot Tub/Spa, Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Dimensions: 79' x 298' x 78' x 295'
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Green House, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 4019301540
- Zoning: RS 15000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light/PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Lake Forest Park
- Water: Public, Company: Lake Forest Park
- Utilities for property: Xfinity/Comcast, Xfinity/Comcast
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Boat Launch, Clubhouse
Location
- Region: Lake Forest Park
- Subdivision: Lake Forest Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 287 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2025 | Sold | $1,085,000+10.2%$365/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2356330 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2025 | Pending sale | $985,000$331/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2356330 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $985,000+228.3%$331/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2356330 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2009 | Sold | $300,000$101/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #29012262 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,508 +9.4% | $863,000 +14% |
| 2024 | $7,779 +6.3% | $757,000 +15.4% |
| 2023 | $7,316 -6.4% | $656,000 -19.8% |
| 2022 | $7,818 +11.9% | $818,000 +31.9% |
| 2021 | $6,989 +8.9% | $620,000 +20.9% |
| 2020 | $6,419 +1.5% | $513,000 -0.2% |
| 2019 | $6,322 +10.6% | $514,000 +7.3% |
| 2018 | $5,714 +6.4% | $479,000 +8.9% |
| 2017 | $5,369 +19% | $440,000 +11.4% |
| 2016 | $4,511 | $395,000 +7.9% |
| 2015 | $4,511 | $366,000 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $4,511 | $343,000 +20.4% |
| 2013 | $4,511 | $285,000 +5.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $271,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $271,000 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $300,000 -19.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $371,000 +123% |
| 2007 | -- | $166,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $166,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $166,400 |
| 2001 | $667 -4.7% | $166,400 |
| 2000 | $700 | $166,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98155
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Brookside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Kellogg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Shorecrest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brookside Elem
- Middle: Kellogg Mid
- High: Shorecrest High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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