1226 NE Ballinger Place · Shoreline, WA 98155
Source: NWMLS · Windermere R.E. Shoreline · Jean M. Linhardt #NWM2541607
About this home
Where the Forest Becomes Home! Built from the ground up in 2012, this home was crafted with intention from day one. Retreat into privacy without leaving the city behind. Nestled on a deep, wooded lot, this custom-built Northwest home strikes a rare balance between serene seclusion and urban convenience, just minutes from light rail and freeway access. Vaulted ceilings with skylights fill the main living space w/ natural light, while picture windows frame lush greenery from every room. The expansive open floor plan is designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The kitchen features a skylight, island w/ second sink & storage, & stainless steel appliances. Rich hardwood floors, a fireplace with built-ins, & heated floors in the entry and all three bathrooms reflect a design that is both modern and warmly livable. Stone showers throughout, including a beautiful primary shower, & a powder room with pocket door add thoughtful finishing touches. Dedicated laundry room w/ washer and dryer included. Three bedrooms total, including two generously sized primary suites, each with a four-piece en suite and walk-in closet. The dining area opens to a deck overlooking the lush, private backyard. Downstairs, a dedicated media room with full kitchenette takes hosting to the next level. In-wall speakers inside/out, Lutron lighting WIFI-controlled system, hot tub hookup, generator hookup, and ADA-accessible features on the main level round out this exceptional home.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Stories
- 1 story
- Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built
- 1985 (renovated 2012)
- Lot size
- 19,416 sq ft (0.45 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2541607
Interior
- Heating
- Ductless, Recirculation Pump, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Travertine, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Second Primary Bedroom, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Skylight(s), SMART Wired, Sprinkler System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator, Wired for Generator
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Block
- Lot features
- Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Paved
- Topography
- Partial Slope
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- Yes
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Driveway, Attached Garage
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Shoreline
- Property tax
- $9,513 (2026)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $1,299,000 (7.6% price cut)
- Listed on
- Jun 25, 2026
- Days on market
- 86
- Price per sq ft
- $386
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Schools
School district: Shoreline
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Shorecrest High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 11% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere R.E. Shoreline
Listing agent: Jean M. Linhardt.
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Data last updated 2026-08-11.