Listed by Dawn Rushton Real Estate Group
$985,000

23518 SE 253rd Place Maple Valley, WA 98038

Estimated payment $6,115/month

Total Views 1,920
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,701 Sq Ft
$365 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Territorial View
  • Cedar River Elementary Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

Open & light filled best describe this Lake Forest Estates stunner! New int paint & flooring, kitchen countertops, undermount sink & appliances. Soaring ceilings in formal areas. Spacious family room. Huge primary bedroom suite w/walk-in closet & 5-piece bath. .4 acre, private, terraced backyard with Trex deck & patio. Exterior paint and Presidential Lifetime Roof are less than 5 years old! Beautifully landscaped w/sprinkler system. 3 car garage. Don’t miss the private community beach park on Lk Wilderness w/dock & sports court. 5 minutes from 4 corners and Wilderness Village, 7 minutes to Hwy 18 - truly one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in all of Maple Valley!

Listing Agent

Dawn Rushton

Dawn Rushton Real Estate Group License #9462 Listed on: 09/10/2025

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2430973

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,802

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $75 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,701 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Heat Pump System
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Emil Scioli (President@Lakeforestestateshoa.Com) Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (253) 692-6761
  • Lake Wilderness Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Recreation

  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,802

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$75 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 15 - Multi Level
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Leased Equipment,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Building Name: Lake Forest Estates
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2701
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2430973?w=Consumer&agent=1411
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 22

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Sprinkler System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 2701
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2701
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central A/C, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Soos Creek
  • WaterCompany: Cedar River Water
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Athletic Court, CCRs, Park, Playground
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 900
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: 253-692-6761
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Emil Scioli (president@lakeforestestateshoa.com)

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tahoma

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4017050030
  • Topography: Partial Slope,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4026
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17536
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,High Speed Internet,Patio,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Appraisal
  • LotNumber: 3

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9802.23

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,802 $889,000 $550,000 $339,000
2023 $8,886 $836,000 $339,000 $497,000
2022 $8,258 $950,000 $386,000 $564,000
2021 $7,648 $735,000 $322,000 $413,000
2020 $6,642 $623,000 $322,000 $301,000
2018 $6,803 $581,000 $300,000 $281,000
2017 $5,976 $507,000 $194,000 $313,000
2016 $6,098 $461,000 $174,000 $287,000
2015 $6,962 $434,000 $162,000 $272,000
2014 -- $484,000 $154,000 $330,000
2013 -- $386,000 $131,000 $255,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/10/2025 09/10/25 For Sale $985,000 -- $365 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $250,000 --
Warranty Deed $230,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $226,000 Transamerica Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $237,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $184,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $203,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2430973

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 401705-0030