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!
Contingent
Listed by:
Dawn Rushton,
Dawn Rushton Real Estate Group
Price cut: $25K (10/27)
$940,000
23518 SE 253rd Place, Maple Valley, WA 98038
4beds
2,701sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.4 Acres Lot
$930,400 Zestimate®
$348/sqft
$75/mo HOA
What's special
Trex deckPrivate terraced backyardSoaring ceilingsHuge primary bedroom suiteSprinkler systemWalk-in closetPresidential lifetime roof
- 93 days |
- 1,235 |
- 66 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2025 at 09:36am
Listed by:
Dawn Rushton,
Dawn Rushton Real Estate Group
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2430973
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove, Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,701
- Total interior livable area: 2,701 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Sprinkler System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Paved, Deck, High Speed Internet, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 4017050030
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek
- Water: Public, Company: Cedar River Water
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Athletic Court, CCRs, Park, Playground
- Subdivision: Lake Wilderness
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $900 annually
- HOA phone: 253-692-6761
Location
- Region: Maple Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $348/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $889,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,802
- Date on market: 9/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 95 days
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$930,400
$884,000 - $977,000
$3,663/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $940,000-2.6%$348/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS #2430973 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $965,000-2%$357/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2430973 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $985,000+294%$365/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2430973 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/1997 | Sold | $250,000+8.7%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/1995 | Sold | $230,000+1.8%$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,802 +4.4% | $889,000 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $9,388 +5.6% | $836,000 -12% |
| 2022 | $8,886 +7.6% | $950,000 +29.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,639/mo
Principal & interest
$4593
Property taxes
$642
Other costs
$404
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98038
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cedar River ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Summit Trail Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Tahoma Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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