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.
Stephanie Patrick
RE/MAX Exclusive
(253) 553-3384
88 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$925,000 Price
Dorothee Graham
COMPASS
(425) 620-2988
163 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$820,000 Price
Mary Hendrickson
John L. Scott Mill Creek
(360) 502-2341
75 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$965,000 Price
Mahender Alluri
Skyline Properties, Inc.
(425) 970-9289
196 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$1,725,000 Price
Marcel Kluetz
COMPASS
(206) 210-3012
50 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$1,310,000 Price
Jessica Scotti
AgencyOne
(253) 683-8076
43 Total Sales
1 in Horizon View
$925,751 Price
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Horizon View | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Horizon View, Lake Forest Park sell after 94 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.
$1,100,000
This remodeled retreat blends style with comfort, while being close to it all. Peacefully set on a cul-de-sac, just 5 minutes from Town Center shops and 20 from downtown or Redmond. The fully remodeled kitchen with quartz counters and top-end SS appliances is a dream, and opens to the great room for easy gathering. Redone baths feature marble and updated plumbing. Refinished hardwoods and
Laurie Mestres Coldwell Banker Bain
$830,000
Well-maintained and turn-key home in desirable Lake Forest Park. Set safe and privately up off a slope on 35th Ave, this home offers vaulted ceilings, large windows, an open living/dining area with electric fireplace, and access to Trex deck overlooking a wooded backyard. The main floor features 3 bedrooms, including a primary with 3⁄4 bath. Lower-level rec room with electric fireplace. Heat
Amy Towillis Rhino Roz Realty
$5,849,000
Your Beach.Your Private Waterfront Playground.Over 114 feet of low-bank Lake Washington shoreline with a covered dock featuring 3 lifts for your watercraft anchor this Lake Forest Park estate, quietly located at the end of Beach Drive near Burke-Gilman Trail.Rare for waterfront,this property offers 11 parking spaces for entertaining.Mediterranean-inspired and 5,200+ sq ft,the home captures
Tracey Forde Keller Williams West Sound
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