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17899 40th Avenue,

Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

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 to Seattle or Kirkland...See More

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1780 Sqft
  • Houses

OverviewListing Details

Status:Closed
Original Listing Price: $ 995,000
Listing Date: 01/16/2026
Days on dealty:Was on Dealty for 40 days
County:King
MLS Type:NWMLSNWMLS
Built In:1941
Has HOA:No
Status Change Date:February 25, 2026
Pool:No
Cumulative Days on market:4 days
Last Updated:03/29/2026, 01:16:15 AM
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FeaturesProperty Features

Design
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Construction materials: Brick, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Hardwood
  • Marble
  • Softwood
Interior Spaces
  • Interior features: Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Basement: Daylight, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
  • 3 - Bedrooms
  • 3 - Bathrooms
Exteriors
  • Exterior features: Brick, Wood,
Lot Details
  • Lot size: 1.0019 Acres / 43645 Square feet
  • Topography : Level,Partial Slope

AmenitiesAmenities

Utilities
  • Cooling - None
  • Heating - Forced Air, Radiant
Laundry
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Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking

HOAHOA & Financial

Primary HOA
    No
Second HOA
    No
Third HOA
    No

OverviewOpen House

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AgentListing Agent

Agent
Tanya Thackeray

(Windermere Real Estate Co.)

MLS # NWM2468458

17899 40th Avenue

Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

$995,000
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Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Approx sqft
1780
Year Built
1941
Garage
5
Lot Size
43645 sqft/ 1.004 acres

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+...(Visit the link to Get more info)

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