Listed by Cliff Hewitt • John L. Scott, Inc. Bought with Lake & Company.

Off Market Jun 2005 for $420K

$1,094,196

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,847/mo

•

1,740

sq ft

4948 SW Forney St SW, Seattle, WA 98116

About this home

Rare find in desirable Admiral District! Very quiet and secluded location, dead end street, no traffic, next to beautiful Schmitz Park. Large 3 bedroom & 1.3/4 bath home. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout upstairs. Bright and airy home with mature landscaping.Spacious downstairs rec room with new flooring,3/4 bath and utility room.Both baths updated with tile floors and showers. Nice kitchen and dining area. Lg,serene backyard with garden, stately trees and custom built storage area. Hurry!

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

6,000 sq ftLot Size

$629Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Cliff Hewitt • John L. Scott, Inc.

Bought with • Lake & Company

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25057605

Redfin Estimate

$1,094,196

$674K since sold in June 2005$20K since August

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 1.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$1,157,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,760 sq ft
3016 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,032,300
B
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
3413 48th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$1,088,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
3202 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$925,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,660 sq ft
3402 48th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,450,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,140 sq ft
3039 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$797,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,008 sq ft
3056 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$873,076

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $10,942

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

Rent

$3,673/mo

Redfin rental estimate

List your home for rent

Market trends in West Seattle, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.4%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$835K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

11d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

382

42 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN FRI, 4PM TO 6PM
$1,495,000
4 beds2 baths3,232 sq ft
3829 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Fidelia Schoolcraft • Windermere R E Mount Baker
OPEN FRI, 3AM TO 5PM
$1,199,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,670 sq ft
2106 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Amanda Bredlow • Windermere Real Estate Central
$975,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,760 sq ft
1921 44th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Trevor Gage • Keller Williams Eastside
OPEN SUN, 1:30PM TO 3:30PM
$275,000
1 bed1 bath582 sq ft
4831 Fauntleroy Way SW #305, Seattle, WA 98116
Tamara Canero • Windermere Real Estate Midtown
OPEN SUN, 3PM TO 5PM
$325,000
1 bed1 bath651 sq ft
1156 Alki Ave SW #104, Seattle, WA 98116
Stephen Sanelli • Coldwell Banker Bain
OPEN TODAY, 3PM TO 5PM
$995,000
3 beds2 baths1,759 sq ft
3211 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Gina Hasson • COMPASS
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,250,000
6 beds4 baths3,360 sq ft
2352 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Jesse Tronson • AQUA Real Estate
$199,900
1 bed1 bath499 sq ft
4405 SW Alaska St #304, Seattle, WA 98116
Patrick Mercado • PropertiesNW of Gig Harbor Ltd
3D WALKTHROUGH
$620,000
2 beds2 baths1,159 sq ft
4847 California Ave SW #605, Seattle, WA 98116
Sharon Vinograd • COMPASS
3D WALKTHROUGH
$295,000
1 bed1 bath355 sq ft
3151 Alki Ave SW #11, Seattle, WA 98116
Troy Kerr • John L. Scott, Inc
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 4948 SW Forney St SW

Date

Event

Price

Jun 20, 2005

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25057605

$420,000

$241/sq ft

May 6, 2005

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25057605

—

Apr 30, 2005

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25057605

$419,950

$241/sq ft

Feb 25, 2000

Sold

Public Records

$255,000

$147/sq ft

Jan 2, 1997

Sold

Public Records

$189,500

$109/sq ft

Apr 24, 1991

Sold

Public Records

$151,000

$87/sq ft

Aug 20, 1987

Sold

Public Records

$92,750

$53/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,040 (+21.6%)

$616,000 + $415,000

$1,031,000

2025

$9,077 (+11.3%)

$616,000 + $415,000

$1,031,000

2024

$8,155 (+8.7%)

$616,000 + $286,000

$902,000

2023

$7,500 (+4.4%)

$542,000 + $278,000

$820,000

2022

$7,184 (+2.6%)

$352,000 + $487,000

$839,000

2021

$7,005 (+2.2%)

$326,000 + $414,000

$740,000

2020

$6,851 (+10.4%)

$305,000 + $381,000

$686,000

2019

$6,207 (−0.4%)

$306,000 + $379,000

$685,000

2018

$6,231 (+15.3%)

$306,000 + $379,000

$685,000

2017

$5,402 (+7.2%)

$269,000 + $331,000

$600,000

2016

$5,041 (+22.7%)

$263,000 + $273,000

$536,000

2015

$4,109 (+4.1%)

$238,000 + $251,000

$489,000

2014

$3,948 (+7.6%)

$215,000 + $189,000

$404,000

2013

$3,670 (−1.3%)

$215,000 + $137,000

$352,000

2012

$3,720 (+1.7%)

$197,000 + $124,000

$321,000

2011

$3,656 (+7.2%)

$275,000 + $78,000

$353,000

2010

$3,410 (−3.4%)

$275,000 + $78,000

$353,000

2009

$3,530

$290,000 + $126,000

$416,000

Tax history for 4948 SW Forney St SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,040 (+21.6%)

$616,000 + $415,000

$1,031,000

2025

$9,077 (+11.3%)

$616,000 + $415,000

$1,031,000

2024

$8,155 (+8.7%)

$616,000 + $286,000

$902,000

2023

$7,500 (+4.4%)

$542,000 + $278,000

$820,000

2022

$7,184 (+2.6%)

$352,000 + $487,000

$839,000

2021

$7,005 (+2.2%)

$326,000 + $414,000

$740,000

2020

$6,851 (+10.4%)

$305,000 + $381,000

$686,000

2019

$6,207 (−0.4%)

$306,000 + $379,000

$685,000

2018

$6,231 (+15.3%)

$306,000 + $379,000

$685,000

2017

$5,402 (+7.2%)

$269,000 + $331,000

$600,000

2016

$5,041 (+22.7%)

$263,000 + $273,000

$536,000

2015

$4,109 (+4.1%)

$238,000 + $251,000

$489,000

2014

$3,948 (+7.6%)

$215,000 + $189,000

$404,000

2013

$3,670 (−1.3%)

$215,000 + $137,000

$352,000

2012

$3,720 (+1.7%)

$197,000 + $124,000

$321,000

2011

$3,656 (+7.2%)

$275,000 + $78,000

$353,000

2010

$3,410 (−3.4%)

$275,000 + $78,000

$353,000

2009

$3,530

$290,000 + $126,000

$416,000

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,540

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

149280 0240

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.

Nov 12, 2024 • Final

Construction

Perform alterations to a single-family home, subject to a field inspection.

Kitchen

Remodel

Nov 5, 2024 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Rewire the existing kitchen and dining room.

Electrical

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Fireplace
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Modular
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,740
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 44 to 46
Site Features: Fenced-Fully,Outbuildings
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Secluded, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,325
Tax Year: 2004

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Power Company: Seattle Power and Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Directions: From Westbound SW Admiral, turn south on 49th SW go to 4948 SW Forney St, turn right - house on right hand side.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,540
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 149280 0240

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Saturday, April 30, 2005

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 1,740
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1740
MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
Building Area Total: 1740
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Central Ad to West Seattle
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

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 • 0.6mi

7/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Seattle, WA • 98116

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

8.7 hrs

1.7 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$1.04M – $1.26M

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $10,942 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

OPEN FRI, 4PM TO 6PM

$1,495,000

4 beds2 baths3,232 sq ft

3829 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Fidelia Schoolcraft • Windermere R E Mount Baker

$839,000

4 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft

3903 SW Dakota St, Seattle, WA 98116

Tammy Yao • Windermere Real Estate/East

$1,350,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,935 sq ft

4163 Beach Dr SW #102, Seattle, WA 98116

Randie Stone • Windermere West Metro

$699,000

2 beds1 bath1,260 sq ft

3410 37th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Matt Goyer • Urban Living

VIDEO TOUR

$1,448,000

3 beds2 baths2,040 sq ft

2712 57th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Carrie Haymond • Coldwell Banker Bain

NEW CONSTRUCTION

$1,589,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,373 sq ft

2710 58th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Jacob Menashe • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

New listings for sale in 98116

OPEN FRI, 4PM TO 6PM

$1,495,000

4 beds2 baths3,232 sq ft

3829 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Fidelia Schoolcraft • Windermere R E Mount Baker

OPEN FRI, 3AM TO 5PM

$1,199,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,670 sq ft

2106 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Amanda Bredlow • Windermere Real Estate Central

$975,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,760 sq ft

1921 44th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Trevor Gage • Keller Williams Eastside

OPEN SUN, 1:30PM TO 3:30PM

$275,000

1 bed1 bath582 sq ft

4831 Fauntleroy Way SW #305, Seattle, WA 98116

Tamara Canero • Windermere Real Estate Midtown

OPEN SUN, 3PM TO 5PM

$325,000

1 bed1 bath651 sq ft

1156 Alki Ave SW #104, Seattle, WA 98116

Stephen Sanelli • Coldwell Banker Bain

OPEN TODAY, 3PM TO 5PM

$995,000

3 beds2 baths1,759 sq ft

3211 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Gina Hasson • COMPASS

3D WALKTHROUGH

$1,250,000

6 beds4 baths3,360 sq ft

2352 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Jesse Tronson • AQUA Real Estate

$199,900

1 bed1 bath499 sq ft

4405 SW Alaska St #304, Seattle, WA 98116

Patrick Mercado • PropertiesNW of Gig Harbor Ltd

3D WALKTHROUGH

$620,000

2 beds2 baths1,159 sq ft

4847 California Ave SW #605, Seattle, WA 98116

Sharon Vinograd • COMPASS

Home values near 4948 SW Forney St SW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4955 SW Forney Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$1,404,237
4942 SW Forney Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$1,032,775

Address	Redfin Estimate
4930 SW Forney Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$886,586
4954 SW Forney Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$867,896

Address	Redfin Estimate
4936 SW Forney Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$966,237
4941 SW Forney Street, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	$1,464,419

Property information provided by NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2005. This data may not match . Learn more.

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

98033 homes for sale
98034 homes for sale
98004 homes for sale
98115 homes for sale
98199 homes for sale

Houses for rent in Seattle	Agents near me	Vancouver, WA homes for sale	Seattle Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Seattle, WA homes for sale	Redmond, WA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Bellevue, WA homes for sale	Bothell, WA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Tacoma, WA homes for sale	Seattle Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Kirkland, WA homes for sale	WA New Listings

Bellevue homes for sale
Kirkland homes for sale
Tacoma homes for sale

About this home

Redfin Estimate

Earn from this home

Market trends in West Seattle, WA

Sale history for 4948 SW Forney St SW

Tax history for 4948 SW Forney St SW

Public record

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Lifestyle

Climate risks

Historical weather

Sun exposure

Nearby similar homes

New listings for sale in 98116

Home values near 4948 SW Forney St SW

More real estate resources