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Brookside

Brookside sits on the west side of Lake Forest Park with views of the mountains and Lake Washington.

Living in Brookside

Brookside sits on the west side of Lake Forest Park with views of the mountains and Lake Washington. The neighborhood is anchored by Brookside Elementary School and surrounded by some of the city's best parks, including Log Boom Park and Grace Cole Nature Park. Median sale prices around $935K and a 3% year-over-year increase reflect steady demand for this family-oriented community just 12 miles from downtown Seattle.

Brookside is a park-rich neighborhood on the west side of Lake Forest Park. Log Boom Park provides sandy lakefront access, Grace Cole Nature Park has boardwalks through wetlands, and the Burke-Gilman Trail is easily accessible for bike commuters. The neighborhood is primarily single-family homes with a suburban, family-oriented feel.

Families wanting walkable access to Brookside Elementary Outdoor enthusiasts drawn to lakefront and wetland parks Bike commuters who use the Burke-Gilman Trail

Real Estate Market

Single Family+14.1% YoY
$1,050,000
$483
$/sqft
8
Days
7
Sold
Condo+7.3% YoY
$402,500
$374
$/sqft
56
Days
2
Sold

5-Year Price Trends

Quarterly median sale price. Source: Redfin. Hover to highlight.

Q4 2025. Quarterly data from Redfin. Low sales volume can cause quarter-to-quarter volatility.

Getting Around

West side of Lake Forest Park, overlooking Lake Washington. Adjacent to Shoreline, approximately 12 miles from downtown Seattle. Burke-Gilman Trail access nearby.

Key commute times:

  • Downtown Seattle: 20 min by car
  • University Of Washington: 15 min by car
  • Amazon Slu: 20 min by car
  • Microsoft Redmond: 30 min by car

Highlights

  • Log Boom Park โ€” sandy beach, kayaking, paddleboarding on Lake Washington
  • Grace Cole Nature Park โ€” wetland boardwalks and bird watching
  • Burke-Gilman Trail access for cycling commuters
  • Pfingst Animal Acres Park โ€” 4-acre nature walk
  • Brookside Elementary within walking distance

Schools

Brookside Elementary

Elementary

Kellogg Middle School

Middle

Shorecrest High School

High School

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