Located 30 minutes from Seattle, Lake Forest Park’s Horizon View community offers seclusion while remaining close to local amenities. “The community is popular because it’s part of Shoreline Public Schools, which is very highly rated. You can also easily commute to any of the cities nearby like Bothell, Shoreline, Everett and Seattle,” says Realtor and resident Michael Good with Coldwell Banker Danforth.
Homes in Horizon View also tend to have more square footage than the bungalows and cottages that typically feature in nearby neighborhoods. There are stately traditional and bilevel homes throughout the community, set on quiet streets lined with cedar, fir and madrone trees. There is also a lot of new development here, offering luxury homes in multi-level geometric styles. Many of these homes have wooded backyards and wide windows offering panoramic forest views. Prices in the area range from $800,000 to $900,000 for traditional and midcentury homes and $900,000 to $1.3 million for new construction.
Neighborhood schools include Lake Forest Park Elementary, which has an overall A-minus on Niche. The school has an active Parent Teacher Association, holding regular events like Spring Auction fundraisers and community movie nights. At Kellogg Middle School, which has an A-minus on Niche, students can participate in several associated student body clubs. These clubs include the creative writers club, knitting club and newspaper club, which produces The Troubadour, the school's monthly newsletter. At Shorecrest High School, which has an overall A on Niche, students can participate in the school's active athletics program. Offerings include football, soccer, swimming, diving and gymnastics.
“Another perk of living in the area is the proximity to Log Boom Park on Lake Washington,” says Good. Residents can relax on the sandy beach while watching colorful seaplanes take off and land on the water. Anglers can visit the park's dock and fishing pier. The lake is perfect for spending a misty morning fishing while enjoying the lake's tranquility. Other parks include Horizon View Park, a relaxing neighborhood green space with a leafy athletic field, pickleball courts, play area and walking paths.
One of the neighborhood's main attractions is the Town Center at Lake Forest Park. This retail area at the intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way is a one-stop shop where residents can pick up groceries at Albertsons, get prescriptions at Third Place Books, grab dinner and do a little shopping at Ross Dress for Less. On the weekends, residents can pick up new or used books at Third Place Books or stock up on fishing supplies at The Avid Angler. On Sundays from May to October, many locals attend the town center’s farmers market to buy local produce and crafts. The town center is also home to various dining options, like Honeybear Bakery. Located inside Third Place Books, this cafe offers hand-crafted pastries and sandwiches on freshly made bread. Just a mile from the community is the neighborhood hangout The Local 104. Located inside a former mini-mart, this neighborhood pizzeria serves wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and over 30 local craft beers from its tap wall.
The community is fairly centrally located, making it easy to get to more commercial amenities, attractions and major employers. The area is close to major thoroughfares like Bothell Way, Pacific Highway and Interstate 5. Residents are just three miles from the retail hub of Shoreline, which has big box stores like Costco, grocery stores and local restaurants. Further down Shoreline’s Pacific Highway, Northgate Station Mall is 5 miles away. Major employers in Everett like Boeing are 18 miles away, tech employers in Bellevue are 16 miles away and the employers and amenities of Seattle are just 12 miles from the area. While having a car will make getting around easier, there are bus stops on Bothell Way, which will connect residents to the closest light rail stop at Northgate Station. For travel beyond the Seattle area, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is just 25 miles away. With easy access to local commercial hubs and proximity to the town center, Horizon View offers comfort and convenience.
Mike Peters
RE/MAX Northwest
(877) 349-2757
73 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$820,613 Price
Steven Lieu
Windermere Real Estate/East
(206) 415-9736
34 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$1,222,000 Price
Sheila Lair
Keller Williams Eastside
(206) 489-2912
35 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$888,000 Price
Stephanie Patrick
RE/MAX Exclusive
(253) 553-3384
89 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$925,000 Price
Dorothee Graham
COMPASS
(425) 620-2988
153 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$820,000 Price
Mary Hendrickson
John L. Scott Mill Creek
(360) 502-2341
71 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$965,000 Price
On average, homes in Horizon View, Lake Forest Park sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Horizon View, Lake Forest Park over the last 12 months is $1,122,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,250,000
Remodeled tri-level in Lake Forest Park, tucked in a friendly neighborhood near Horizon View & within the Shoreline School District. Deeded beach access via the Lake Forest Park Civic Club. Vaulted ceilings on the main level with open living room, custom kitchen with newest slim shaker cabinets & stone countertop & backsplash, pot filler, stainless appliances, & formal dining area. Main floor
James Dainard Heaton Dainard, LLC
$1,050,000
Lovingly maintained by the original owner. This light-filled Lake Forest Park home offers stunning Cascade MT views. A warm, welcoming atmosphere. Nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac in a friendly neighborhood, this home combines community & scenery.Vaulted wood-clad ceilings & floor-to-ceiling windows fill the spacious living & dining rooms w/ natural light—perfect for entertaining, relaxing and
Carol Wyda COMPASS
$5,556,550
Once in a lifetime opportunity on a street where owners rarely move. Your Beach.Your Private Waterfront Playground.Over 114 feet of low-bank Lake Washington shoreline with a covered dock featuring 3 lifts this Lake Forest Park estate sits quietly at the end of Beach Drive near Burke-Gilman Trail.Rare for waterfront, it offers 11 parking spaces for entertaining.Mediterranean-inspired 5,000 + sq ft
Tracey Forde Keller Williams West Sound
$1,900,000
Investor Alert – Exceptional Development Opportunity in Lake Forest ParkOver 1.5 acres of prime property with excellent street frontage, estimated at 223’ x 300’. Mostly open with a gentle slope, this parcel is ideal for a new development. 9 sewer stubs already on property! A 2,340 sq ft home currently sits on the property, but the true value lies in the land and its potential. This is an
Karla Sullivan Windermere Real Estate Midtown
$1,500,000
Developer Alert! Investment opportunity in Lake Forest Park. This sprawling rambler is sited on a private and tucked away 1.47 Acres (Gated & fully fenced). Previous developer in 2018 was designing for a 4 to 5 lot plat. Sewer connections are at the west property line. Recent zoning changes may allow for higher yield (up to 12 units). Surveys and plat designs available. This site has a majestic
Edward Gillis Keller Williams Realty Bothell
$1,099,950
Fall in love with this beautifully renovated Lake Forest Park home with deeded Civic Club access. The chef’s kitchen boasts marble counters, premium Samsung appliances, and a sunny peninsula perfect for coffee mornings or charcuterie nights. Open living spaces flow to sliding doors and a spacious entertainment patio, making indoor-outdoor living effortless. The primary suite is a retreat with
Rob Knoles Vis A Vis Real Estate LLC
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