Forbes Lake Waterfront with Dock | Experience modern sophistication and serene privacy in this meticulously maintained Rose Hill residence, ideally positioned on a generous lot along Forbes Lake with 70 feet of private waterfront and dock access.
Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining, the home offers four bedrooms, including a main-level guest suite, three upper-level bedrooms highlighted by a luxurious primary suite, and a spacious bonus room ideal for work or recreation.

A grand entry introduces expansive, light-filled living spaces that seamlessly connect to an elevated view deck with pergola—perfect for relaxing or hosting against a tranquil waterfront backdrop. The chef’s kitchen features sleek white cabinetry, abundant storage, and bright, clean lines, creating a fresh and sophisticated aesthetic. A linear natural gas fireplace provides warmth and ambiance, while a dramatic floating staircase serves as a striking architectural focal point, framed by statement windows and complemented by white oak hardwood floors. Upstairs, natural light pours in, capturing picturesque lake and territorial views throughout.

Located just moments from downtown Kirkland’s waterfront parks, dining, shopping, and marina, this exceptional property offers a rare combination of style, privacy, and a prime waterfront setting.

Forbes Creek, also referred to as “Little Lake” is a natural park featuring a lake in North Rose Hill neighborhood. It’s a Green Kirkland partnership restoration area. It is a small, moderately sloping creek wholly within the city of Kirkland. The northern extent of its basin is a nearly east–west line at NE 116th Street; the eastern boundary is at the Rose Hill ridgeline, roughly north–south at 132nd Avenue NE. The southern extent is irregular trending roughly from the northeast corner of Bridle Trails State Park through South Rose Hill Park, to Lake Washington at 16 feet above sea level.

Two major branches of the creek rise on Rose Hill The creek finally empties into Lake Washington at Juanita Bay. The Forbes Creek watershed is a 1,837-acre drainage basin, covering a quarter of Kirkland's total land area. Forbes Creek empties into Lake Washington in the neighborhood of Juanita. Twenty two wetlands exist in the basin, comprising the greatest number and area of wetlands of any creek in Kirkland (there are no rivers).

Forbes Lake is a 7-acre,30-foot deep lake at elevation 246 feet (75 m) above sea level. The city is developing areas around the lake under a Forbes Lake Trail and Park Improvements Project of 18 acres (6.5 ha). Wildlife in the area includes frogs and turtles in the lake; raptor bird species including hawks and bald eagles, which use the tall trees around the lake; aquatic birds using the lake and surrounding wetlands include ducks and great blue herons; and mammals such as beaver, deer, and coyotes. The lake is known to contain species such as largemouth bass, yellow perch, and smallmouth bass, offering opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.