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

Off market jun 2005 for $420K

$1,095,638

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,883/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

$630Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

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

Bought with • Lake & Company

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25057605

Redfin Estimate

$1,095,638

$676K since sold in June 2005$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 5.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$950,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
5305 SW Orleans St, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$1,157,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,760 sq ft
3016 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,032,300
C
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
3413 48th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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$1,100,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
3638 50th Ave, Seattle, WA 98116
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$1,088,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
3202 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$930,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,186 sq ft
3844 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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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.

Aug 26, 2026 • Active

Electrical permit: over the counter

Electrical

Heat pump

HVAC

Aug 21, 2026 • Active

Single-family/duplex furnace

Install a new heat pump system.

Heat pump

HVAC

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

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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 • 0.6mi

7/10

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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

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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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4942 SW Forney Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$999,927
4947 SW Forney Street, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2470 Sq. Ft.	$1,469,022
4931 SW Forney Street, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2820 Sq. Ft.	$1,299,249
3215 51st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3130 Sq. Ft.	$1,436,651
5037 SW Hanford Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,329,157
5018 SW Hinds Street, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2290 Sq. Ft.	$1,413,632

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