King County
Lake Forest Park, Washington
Wooded North Seattle suburb on the shores of Lake Washington with strong schools.
$1,038,000
Typical Home Value
-2.2%
YoY Change
13,500+
Population
Zillow Home Value Index, June 2026. Population: US Census.
What to know about Lake Forest Park
Schools
Shoreline School District
Getting around
SR 522 runs along the lake toward Seattle and Bothell. The Burke Gilman Trail is a practical bike route.
Housing stock
Mostly mid century homes on wooded, often steep lots. Very little new construction and almost no attached housing.
Who Lake Forest Park suits
Suits buyers who want quiet, trees, and Shoreline schools close to north Seattle. Budget for a thorough inspection given the terrain.
Around Lake Forest Park
- Third Place Books
- Lake Forest Park Town Center
- Horizon View Park
- Lyon Creek
The Lake Forest Park market right now
Lake Forest Park has a typical home value of $1,038,000. That runs about 24% above the $834,000 median across the King County cities we serve. Against all 50 cities we cover, it sits roughly 45% above the $715,500 midpoint.
Values are down 2.2% year over year, in line with the broader Puget Sound softening. That is a modest correction rather than a slide, so well-prepared listings still move. Buyers should not expect distressed pricing, but there is more room to ask than there was.
Our read on Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park is heavily wooded, low density, and quiet, with Shoreline schools and a short run into north Seattle. Many lots are steep, so drainage and geotechnical questions come up more here than in flatter markets. Buyers should budget for a thorough inspection rather than treating it as optional.
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