Welcome home 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, and 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 and 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: $31K (7/30)
$1,119,000
23232 SE 253rd Place, Maple Valley, WA 98038
4beds
2,800sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$6,665/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$400/sqft
$79/mo HOA
What's special
Paver patioCozy fireplaceCheery kitchenWooded backyard sanctuaryEnormous private backyardLarge back deckFull hall bathroom
- 56 days |
- 936 |
- 30 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
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: $400/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,087,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,416
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- 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
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $1,119,000-2.7%$400/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2541419 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $1,150,000-3.4%$411/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2541419 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,190,000+357.7%$425/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2541419 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/1994 | Sold | $260,000+246.7%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/1993 | Sold | $75,000$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
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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Neighborhood: 98038
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cedar River ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Summit Trail Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Tahoma Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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