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  • Listed by: Marketplace Sotheby's Intl Rty • Matthew Mellinger
    $799,000

    5035 NE 178th Street, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

    2beds
    1,940sqft
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    $4,911/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    0.58 Acres Lot
    $759,100 Zestimate®
    $412/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Stunning south facing Lake Washington view lot ready to break ground and custom build your luxury dream home. Attention Builders, Developers, Forever Home Buyers and Investors alike: it's taken nearly 5 years to get this project to its current shovel ready state; all on site feasibility finished (geotech, survey, soil testing, etc.) and City of Lake Forest park permit pending approval to construct a 3000SF 5 bedroom 4.5 bathroom tri-level daylight basement home with detached 2 car garage. Package includes: All site Feasibility + Architectural Plans + Permits + 0.6 acre lot surrounded by multimillion dollar properties. We've done all the legwork for you to take over the project and custom finish the home the way you want. Short walk to the Town Center at Lake Forest Park shopping, restaurants, and amenities, the Burke Gilman Trail, Uplake Aqua Club heated outdoor pool & tennis courts, and Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve Park.
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    Matthew Mellinger,

    Marketplace Sotheby's Intl Rty

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2499183MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom
      • Level: Lower
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Main
      Utility room
      • Level: Lower
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
      Features
      • Dining Room
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
      • Basement: Daylight
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,940
      • Total interior livable area: 1,940 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Detached Garage, Off Street
      • Has garage: Yes
      • Covered spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: Main
      • Patio & porch: Dining Room, Water Heater
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Lake, Mountain(s)
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Lake
      Lot
      • Size: 0.58 Acres
      • Features: Open Lot, Paved, Secluded, Value In Land, Gas Available
      • Topography: Sloped
      • Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4019301335
      • Zoning: RS 20000
      • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Poured Concrete
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Fixer
      • Year built: 1923
      • Major remodel year: 1923

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
      • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Lake Forest Park
      • Water: Public, Company: City of Lake Forest Park

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Boat Launch, Trail(s)
      • Subdivision: Lake Forest Park
      Location
      • Region: Lake Forest Park

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $412/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $576,000
      • Annual tax amount: $5,734
      • Date on market: 4/4/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 121 days
      • Listing terms: Rehab Loan

        Estimated market value

        $759,100

        $721,000 - $797,000

        $2,512/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/4/2026Price change$799,000-9.2%$412/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2499183 Report a problem
        4/4/2026Listed for sale$880,000+57.7%$454/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2499183 Report a problem
        4/30/2021Sold$558,000-5.1%$288/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1581347 Report a problem
        12/30/2020Pending sale$588,000$303/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1581347 Report a problem
        6/16/2020Listed for sale$588,000$303/sqft
        Source: DBW Private Brokerage LLC #1581347 Report a problem
        6/6/2020Pending sale$588,000$303/sqft
        Source: DBW Private Brokerage LLC #1581347 Report a problem
        3/23/2020Listed for sale$588,000+8.3%$303/sqft
        Source: DBW Private Brokerage LLC #1581347 Report a problem
        4/2/2019Sold$543,000+3.4%$280/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1428537 Report a problem
        3/27/2019Pending sale$525,000$271/sqft
        Source: Relawgo #1428537 Report a problem
        3/25/2019Listed for sale$525,000$271/sqft
        Source: Relawgo #1428537 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,855 +2.1%$576,000 +5.9%
        2024$5,734 +1.7%$544,000 +9.7%
        2023$5,639 +0.9%$496,000 -13%
        2022$5,588 -0.8%$570,000 +15.2%
        2021$5,633 +8.7%$495,000 +20.7%
        2020$5,182 +1.5%$410,000 -0.2%
        2019$5,107 +10.6%$411,000 +7.3%
        2018$4,619 +6.4%$383,000 +8.8%
        2017$4,341 -2.3%$352,000 +11.4%
        2016$4,442 $316,000 -13.2%
        2015$4,442 $364,000 +6.7%
        2014$4,442 $341,000 +20.5%
        2013$4,442 $283,000 +5.2%
        2012-- $269,000
        2011-- $269,000 +10.2%
        2010-- $244,000
        2009-- $244,000
        2007-- $244,000 +0.8%
        2006-- $242,000 -2.8%
        2005-- $249,000 +39.1%
        2001$2,633 -18.6%$179,000 -13.1%
        2000$3,236 $206,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 98155

        Getting around

        56 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        57 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Lake Forest Park Ele
        • 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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