Rockhood
$750,000List price
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,640 sq ft
Pending

19526 53rd Avenue NE · Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Source: NWMLS · John L. Scott, Inc. · Bill Bastine #NWM2573039

About this home

Midcentury character, a fantastic location, and room to make it your own and earn equity! 2,680 sf total with 1,640 finished, on 10,705 sf lot. Clean and move-in ready, this 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath home offers an exciting opportunity to update, personalize, and build equity in a neighborhood of million-dollar + homes. House behind just sold in May for $1.154. Across the street, newer home, sold for $1.488 in 4 days! Set on a large, private lot with mature landscaping, the property enjoys a quiet, peaceful setting, a spacious yard, and a generous deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The huge 1,340-square-foot daylight basement offers exceptional potential for additional living space, including room for another bedroom. Approximately 300 square feet has been refreshed with new carpet and paint and features a cozy fireplace. You’ll also find a large utility room and abundant storage downstairs. Detached large one-car garage. Professionally pre-inspected for added buyer confidence. Enjoy the distinctive Lake Forest Park lifestyle, known for its natural beauty, wooded surroundings, community parks, Lake Washington recreation, and access to the Burke-Gilman Trail...all at a bargain price! Bring your vision and transform this well-located home into something truly special!

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Stories
1 story
Condition
Good
Year built
1962
Building area
2,680 sq ft
Lot size
10,702 sq ft (0.25 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2573039

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
2 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Paved
Topography
Partial Slope,Sloped
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
5
Garage
Yes
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Detached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Oil

Community & fees

Subdivision
Lake Forest Park
Property tax
$8,295 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Aug 24, 2026
Days on market
13
Price per sq ft
$457
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Shoreline

Elementary
Lake Forest Park Ele
Middle
Kellogg Mid
High
Shorecrest High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 11% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: John L. Scott, Inc.

Listing agent: Bill Bastine.

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Data last updated 2026-09-07.