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Suburban area with mountain and lake views
Tucked on the west side of Lake Forest Park, the Brookside neighborhood offers ample outdoor activities with homes that overlook the mountains and Lake Washington. “I love Lake Forest Park. You go there and feel peaceful,” says Janet Spesock, real estate agent at Keller Williams North Sound. “No one moves from there. They keep their homes and families there because it’s so beautiful.” The neighborhood offers suburban tranquility through its modest homes and friendly neighbors. The neighborhood is only 12 miles from Downtown Seattle, offering a suitable distance to city life. “You have the appeal of things that are north of the neighborhood,” Spesock says. “But then you’re close to the Seattle nightlife.”
Brookside in Lake Forest Park is close to Lake Washington and 20 minutes from Seattle.
Log Boom Park has stunning views near Brookside.
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Nature-filled strolls and various species
Log Boom Park is the prime spot for water activity within Lake Washington. Along the shoreline, people lie on the sand and grab a kayak or paddleboard to the waters. Anglers may also cast their lines to catch the salmon. Pfingst Animal Acres Park connects folks to the city’s natural habitat within its four acres. Stroll the nature walk or enjoy an afternoon picnic within the shaded trees. South towards the McAleer Creek, folks can watch the salmon swim the way. Across the street is Eagle Scout Park, where kids can run around in the playground. Within the Grace Cole Nature Park are birds, amphibians and native plants. While spotting all these creatures on the boardwalk, folks observe the wetland's evolvement and development.
Brookside residents have access to nature and outdoor recreation throughout the neighborhood.
Bike commuters in Brookside have easy access to the Burke-Gilman trail.
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Quaint shop in Town Center at Lake Forest Park
Most of the neighborhood’s shopping and dining is located within the Town Center at Lake Forest Park. However, there are a couple of neighborhood spots along Bothell Way. Wired Chick’s Espresso starts the morning with fresh espresso and fun talks with the baristas. When it's lunch, folks walk up to the window of Taqueria Tonita, where they’re serving handmade Mexican dishes at affordable prices. Adults dwell to the Vulpine Taproom for a chill evening of beers and shared plates on the patio or in their fun taproom. Grocery shopping can be completed at Albertsons. Third Place Books within the Town Center carries more than a wide array of used books. The two-level store is a calming place to sit, read, or enjoy various events.
Town Center at Lake Forest Park near Brookside is the neighborhood retail hub.
Brookside book lovers have easy access to Third Place Books at Town Center in Lake Forest Park.
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Shaded area with mostly single families
Brookside is primarily a residential area with mostly single-family houses. “It’s everything that’s beautiful about Seattle, but it’s not congested,” Spesock says. “The demographics are unique; you have families and couples.” Architecturally, most homes are either split-levels, ramblers or contemporaries. Split levels typically range from $500,000 to $1 million. Midcentury ramblers range from $420,000 to over $1.1 million for those with larger interiors. Meanwhile, contemporaries are on the higher end of prices, ranging from $850,000 to $2.5 million for homes towards the water. Condos are located on the northern end bordering Ballinger Way, and their prices range from $365,000 to $435,000.
This split-level home is surrounded by fir trees in Brookside.
Homes in Brookside are typically surrounded by giant evergreens and firs.
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High rated education with plentiful activities
Brookside Elementary is where students can begin their education. The A-rated school teaches students up to the sixth grade. Afterward, their time follows at Kellogg Middle, which earns an A-minus from Niche. Students receive diplomas from Shorecrest High, which also got an A rating from Niche. After school, students can participate in over 60 clubs and activities.
Brookside families send their little ones to Brookside Elementary.
Kellog Middle welcomes Brookside children before graduating to Shorecrest High.
Shorecrest High School in Brookside is a highly regarded school in Shoreline School District.
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Bordered by two highways
Brookside residents will need a car to get around the area. Luckily, the neighborhood is bordered by two major routes. To the east is Highway 104 (Ballinger Way), and to the south is Highway 522 (Bothell Way). Both these routes eventually feed into Interstate 5, where there’s access to the Seattle metro areas. Often, the interstate does come with a bit of traffic.
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Crime and Safety
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Brookside
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Brookside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brookside, Lake Forest Park sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Brookside, Lake Forest Park over the last 12 months is $960,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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