Why Live in Horizon View
Horizon View in Lake Forest Park, located 30 minutes from Seattle, offers a secluded yet accessible living environment. The neighborhood is part of the highly rated Shoreline Public Schools, including Lake Forest Park Elementary, Kellogg Middle School, and Shorecrest High School, all known for their active student and parent communities. Horizon View features a mix of stately traditional, bilevel, and new luxury homes with wooded backyards and panoramic forest views. Local parks such as Log Boom Park on Lake Washington provide recreational opportunities, including a sandy beach, fishing pier, and views of seaplanes. Horizon View Park offers a green space with athletic fields, pickleball courts, and walking paths. The Town Center at Lake Forest Park is a key attraction, offering shopping at Albertsons, Third Place Books, and Ross Dress for Less, as well as dining options like Honeybear Bakery and The Local 104 pizzeria. The neighborhood is conveniently located near major thoroughfares and public transportation, with easy access to commercial hubs and major employers in Shoreline, Everett, Bellevue, and Seattle. Residents are three miles from Shoreline's retail hub, five miles from Northgate Station Mall, and 25 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Horizon View combines comfort, convenience, and a low crime risk compared to the national average, making it an appealing choice for potential home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horizon View a good place to live?
Horizon View is a good place to live. Horizon View is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Horizon View is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Horizon View has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.2 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $186,082 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 66.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Horizon View are home owners, with 7.7% of residents renting and 92.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Horizon View can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Horizon View neighborhood guide.
Is Horizon View, WA a safe neighborhood?
Horizon View, WA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Horizon View?
The median home price in Horizon View is $506,990. If you put a 20% down payment of $101,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,630 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $113K a year to afford the median home price in Horizon View. The average household income in Horizon View is $186K.
What are the best public schools in Horizon View?
The best public schools that serve Horizon View are:
- Shorecrest High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 25:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Bothell High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Kellogg Middle School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 22:1 and an average review score of 3.3.
What are the best private schools in Horizon View?
The best private schools that serve Horizon View are:
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Home Trends in Horizon View, WA
On average, homes in Horizon View, Lake Forest Park sell after 122 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Horizon View, Lake Forest Park over the last 12 months is $444,990, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$444,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,495
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$565,937
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,120,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$257
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median List Price
$506,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
