4942 SW Forney St is a 1,790 square foot house on a 6,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 12, 1983 for $89,950. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $1,026,030.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$573Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,026,030
$936K since sold in August 1983$4,000 since August
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Estimate history
This home's estimate is 1.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Apr 27, 2026 • Final
Construction
Construct a new deck at the rear of an existing single-family home, subject to a field inspection.
Remodel
Mar 12, 2026 • Final
Revision request - building
Addition
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 810
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: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CENTRAL ADD TO WEST SEATTLE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,790
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,210
Building Sq. Ft: 2,020
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: CENTRAL ADD TO WEST SEATTLE 41 LESS E 20 FT ALL 42 & 43 & E 5 FT OF 44 PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 41 TO 44
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 200
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,000
Legal Lot Number: 41
Legal Block Number: 1
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.1377
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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,790
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 149280 0225
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Genesee Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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West Seattle High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$975,000 – $1.18M
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