NEW PRICE!! Welcome to the very best of Maple Valley living! Don't miss this meticulously cared for treasure located in delightful Lake Forest Estates! This idyllic neighborhood includes a gorgeous array of quality homes on oversized lots with exclusive access to a private park on Lake Wilderness! Fantastic floorplan to enjoy entertaining with a spacious formal living room, dining room & dedicated main floor office. The cheery kitchen and eating nook look out to the enormous, private backyard with paver patio, hardscaping, natural landscaping & a garden shed. A comfortable family room with cozy fireplace adjoins the kitchen and opens onto a large back deck. Upstairs, discover the primary bedroom oasis with luxurious en-suite bathroom & enormous walk-in closet. Three additional spacious bedrooms & a full hall bathroom complete the upstairs. Envision relaxing on the deck and enjoying the solitude of this wooded backyard sanctuary! Many updates include apx 7 year old Presidential roof, fresh exterior paint in 2025, & brand new interior paint. Looking for summer fun? Relax the days away at the private waterfront homeowner's park on Lake Wilderness and plan a picnic, swim, or enjoy the sport court! The picturesque Cedar River trail is located right at the end of the street, perfect for a run or walk with the dog! Maple Valley shops & restaurants are just a short drive up the road. All this along with fantastic Tahoma schools! Truly something for everyone at this stunning property!
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Listed by: SASH Realty • Andrea Clibborn
Price cut: $25K (9/24)
$1,025,000
23232 SE 253rd Place, Maple Valley, WA 98038
4beds
2,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$366/sqft
$79/mo HOA
What's special
Paver patioCozy fireplaceCheery kitchenWooded backyard sanctuaryEnormous private backyardLarge back deckFull hall bathroom
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Andrea Clibborn,
SASH Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2541419
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Recirculation Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 2, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,800
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Partial Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 4017050460
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: none
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek Water and Sewer District
- Water: Public, Company: Cedar River Water and Sewer District
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Athletic Court, CCRs, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
- Subdivision: Lake Wilderness
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $950 annually
Location
- Region: Maple Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $366/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,087,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,416
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Price change | $1,025,000-2.4%$366/sqft |
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| 9/2/2026 | Price change | $1,050,000-3.7%$375/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $1,090,000-2.6%$389/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $1,119,000-2.7%$400/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $1,150,000-3.4%$411/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,190,000+357.7%$425/sqft |
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| 8/2/1994 | Sold | $260,000+246.7%$93/sqft |
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| 11/1/1993 | Sold | $75,000$27/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,052 +5.6% | $1,087,000 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $11,416 +10.2% | $1,039,000 +12.3% |
| 2023 | $10,363 +5.7% | $925,000 -12% |
| 2022 | $9,807 +7.6% | $1,051,000 +29.3% |
| 2021 | $9,112 +1.9% | $813,000 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $8,942 +15.2% | $731,000 +5.8% |
| 2019 | $7,764 +5.5% | $691,000 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $7,360 +3.8% | $681,000 +28.7% |
| 2017 | $7,092 -2.1% | $529,000 +10% |
| 2016 | $7,244 | $481,000 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $7,244 | $452,000 -10.3% |
| 2014 | $7,244 -10.3% | $504,000 +12.2% |
| 2013 | $8,077 | $449,000 +5.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $424,000 -4.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $443,000 -9.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $488,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $488,000 +13% |
| 2007 | -- | $432,000 +8% |
| 2006 | -- | $400,000 +7.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $372,000 +16.3% |
| 2001 | $4,513 +12% | $320,000 +13.1% |
| 2000 | $4,031 | $283,000 |
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