18731 Ballinger (off private road) Way NE · Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Source: NWMLS · Windermere RE North, Inc. · Cori Whitaker #NWM2590663
About this home
Welcome to this Pacific Northwest retreat with timeless character and modern comforts. Tucked among mature trees and lush, established landscaping, this one-of-a-kind home blends the warmth of a mountain cabin with thoughtful modern updates. Multiple outdoor living spaces invite you to slow down...birdwatch, gather at the firepit, or simply relax. A remarkable detached outbuilding with lofted ceilings offers endless possibilities, ready to become a guest suite, creative studio, home office, or personal hideaway. Inside, original hardwoods, rich wood finishes, and exceptional trim work create a level of craftsmanship rarely found today. The dedicated office features expansive windows and oversized French doors, filling the space with natural light and connecting seamlessly to the outdoors. The kitchen showcases granite countertops, abundant custom storage, and an easy flow into the dramatic great room. Cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and French doors opening to a secluded patio and deck make this an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Few properties offer this degree of privacy, tranquility, and connection to nature while remaining so close to everyday conveniences. Here, you can enjoy a true retreat just moments from Lake Forest Park Town Center, the Burke-Gilman Trail, shops, dining, and light rail. Welcome home!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story
- Stories
- 1 story
- Condition
- Good
- Year built
- 1953
- Lot size
- 23,450 sq ft (0.54 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2590663
Interior
- Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wall Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Slate, Travertine
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 2 · Electric, Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Cement Planked, Wood, Wood Products
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level,Terraces
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking features
- Driveway, Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Ballinger
- Property tax
- $8,654 (2025)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Oct 8, 2026
- Days active
- 15
- Price per sq ft
- $553
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2021-07-29
- Sold$837,500
- 2007-08-31
- Sold$352,500
Schools
School district: Shoreline
- Elementary
- Lake Forest Park Ele
- Middle
- Kellogg Mid
- High
- Shorecrest High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 11% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere RE North, Inc.
Listing agent: Cori Whitaker.
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Data last updated 2026-10-13.