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October 2026 Market Report · King County · about 9.5 miles from Silver Firs
Lake Forest Park Housing Market & Homes for Sale
Seller’s market
Lake Forest Park is a wooded, residential city on the north shore of Lake Washington, centered on Town Center and Third Place Commons.
Lake Forest Park market summary for September 2026
In September 2026, single-family homes in Lake Forest Park sold for a median price of $900,000, down 14% from a year earlier. There were 30 homes for sale at month-end (up 88% year over year), 30 new listings and 13 closed sales. Homes sold in an average of 29 days for about 95% of list price. There were 2.3 months of inventory in September (3.1 averaged over the last three months, versus 1.3 a year ago), which points to a seller’s market.
Lake Forest Park home sales trends (last 15 months)
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What this means for buyers
Well-priced homes still move quickly. Get pre-approved first, watch new listings closely and be ready to write a clean, competitive offer.
What this means for sellers
Conditions favor you, but buyers are price-sensitive. Pricing right from day one and solid prep will bring the strongest offers.
Thinking about selling in Lake Forest Park?
Averages don’t tell you what your home will sell for. I’ll put together a no-pressure broker’s property evaluation using the latest sales near you.
Lake Forest Park real estate FAQs
Is Lake Forest Park a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?
Based on September 2026 NWMLS data, Lake Forest Park is a seller’s market, with 2.3 months of inventory in September (3.1 averaged over the last three months). Under about 3 months generally favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.
What is the median home price in Lake Forest Park?
The median sold price for single-family homes in Lake Forest Park was $900,000 in September 2026, down 14% from September 2025. Average price per square foot was $508.
How fast are homes selling in Lake Forest Park?
Homes that sold in September 2026 were on the market an average of 29 days and sold for about 95% of their final list price.
How do I find out what my Lake Forest Park home is worth?
Market averages are a starting point, but value depends on your street, condition and updates. Request a broker’s property evaluation and I’ll send you a personalized estimate.
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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) data via TrendGraphix, single-family homes. Statistics are based on data available at the end of September 2026; neither NWMLS nor TrendGraphix guarantees their accuracy. Report prepared by Michael McKay, REALTOR®, Keller Williams Everett · (206) 249-6925 · Michael.McKay@KW.com