Google street view image for 4917 SW Forney St, Seattle, WA 98116

Off market oct 1990 for $167K

$1,062,245

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,215/mo

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2 ba

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2,090

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4917 SW Forney St, Seattle, WA 98116

About this home

4917 SW Forney St is a 2,090 square foot house on a 6,250 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 18, 1990 for $167,000. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $1,062,245.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

6,250 sq ftLot Size

$508Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,062,245

$895K since sold in October 1990$10K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 0.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$930,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,186 sq ft
3844 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,100,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
3638 50th Ave, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$985,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths2,230 sq ft
3039 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,350,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,195 sq ft
3245 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,107,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
3854 48th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$950,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
5305 SW Orleans St, Seattle, WA 98116
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Market trends in West Seattle, WA

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Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.0%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

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1 days MoM

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Sale history for 4917 SW Forney St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,367 (+12.5%)

$616,000 + $347,000

$963,000

2025

$9,215 (+11.3%)

$616,000 + $347,000

$963,000

2024

$8,281 (+9.5%)

$616,000 + $301,000

$917,000

2023

$7,565 (+4.4%)

$542,000 + $292,000

$834,000

2022

$7,246 (+2.6%)

$352,000 + $495,000

$847,000

2021

$7,061 (+2.2%)

$326,000 + $421,000

$747,000

2020

$6,907 (+10.4%)

$305,000 + $387,000

$692,000

2019

$6,257 (−0.3%)

$306,000 + $385,000

$691,000

2018

$6,279 (+17.2%)

$306,000 + $385,000

$691,000

2017

$5,355 (+7.3%)

$269,000 + $336,000

$605,000

2016

$4,993 (+12.1%)

$263,000 + $268,000

$531,000

2015

$4,453 (+4.1%)

$238,000 + $246,000

$484,000

2014

$4,278 (+7.6%)

$215,000 + $226,000

$441,000

2013

$3,975 (−1.2%)

$215,000 + $169,000

$384,000

2012

$4,025 (+2.5%)

$197,000 + $153,000

$350,000

2011

$3,927 (+7.2%)

$275,000 + $106,000

$381,000

2010

$3,663 (−3.4%)

$275,000 + $106,000

$381,000

2009

$3,793

$290,000 + $159,000

$449,000

Tax history for 4917 SW Forney St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,367 (+12.5%)

$616,000 + $347,000

$963,000

2025

$9,215 (+11.3%)

$616,000 + $347,000

$963,000

2024

$8,281 (+9.5%)

$616,000 + $301,000

$917,000

2023

$7,565 (+4.4%)

$542,000 + $292,000

$834,000

2022

$7,246 (+2.6%)

$352,000 + $495,000

$847,000

2021

$7,061 (+2.2%)

$326,000 + $421,000

$747,000

2020

$6,907 (+10.4%)

$305,000 + $387,000

$692,000

2019

$6,257 (−0.3%)

$306,000 + $385,000

$691,000

2018

$6,279 (+17.2%)

$306,000 + $385,000

$691,000

2017

$5,355 (+7.3%)

$269,000 + $336,000

$605,000

2016

$4,993 (+12.1%)

$263,000 + $268,000

$531,000

2015

$4,453 (+4.1%)

$238,000 + $246,000

$484,000

2014

$4,278 (+7.6%)

$215,000 + $226,000

$441,000

2013

$3,975 (−1.2%)

$215,000 + $169,000

$384,000

2012

$4,025 (+2.5%)

$197,000 + $153,000

$350,000

2011

$3,927 (+7.2%)

$275,000 + $106,000

$381,000

2010

$3,663 (−3.4%)

$275,000 + $106,000

$381,000

2009

$3,793

$290,000 + $159,000

$449,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,100
Basement Finish: Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 3/4 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CENTRAL ADD TO WEST SEATTLE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,090
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,100
Building Sq. Ft: 2,200
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: CENTRAL ADD TO WEST SEATTLE E 1/2 OF 16 & ALL 17 & 18 PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 16 TO 18

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,250
Legal Lot Number: 16
Legal Block Number: 2
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.1435
Zoning Code: NR3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY(RES USE/ZONE)

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,090
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 149280 0330

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Genesee Hill Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Madison Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

West Seattle High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 86° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4920 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3186 Sq. Ft.	$1,249,214
4941 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	$1,413,976
4911 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3140 Sq. Ft.	$1,183,216
4926 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,346,447
3227 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3130 Sq. Ft.	$1,221,975
4924 Southwest Hinds St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$794,561
3303 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2110 Sq. Ft.	$946,509

Address	Redfin Estimate
4930 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$858,951
4935 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$1,483,291
4931 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2820 Sq. Ft.	$1,299,249
4924 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2620 Sq. Ft.	$1,440,008
3231 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$765,438
5010 Southwest Hinds St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$1,083,016
3309 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1330 Sq. Ft.	$770,618

Address	Redfin Estimate
4936 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$935,353
4914 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,410,826
4923 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1480 Sq. Ft.	$999,672
3223 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$818,105
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