BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 12, 2024

Listed by Jeff Rummel • STM Real Estate. Bought with Redfin.

Off Market Aug 2024 for $1.4M

$1,394,316

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,171/mo

•

2,080

sq ft

4955 SW Forney St, Seattle, WA 98116

About this home

Unmatched privacy in West Seattle. This beautiful remodeled home is nestled up to Schmitz Park providing a unique setting for a secluded outdoor space. Inside you’ll enjoy the open concept kitchen, dining and living rooms that overlook the backyard/park enhanced with stainless steel appliances, waterfall countertops, and hardwood floors. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, a laundry room and 2 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a custom walk in closet and large ensuite bathroom enhanced with a dual shower, soaker tub, and skylights providing beautiful natural light. Enjoy the outdoors from the large deck off of the primary bedroom or through the outdoor living space with heaters, stone fireplace, and tv. Pre- inspected!

Single-familyProperty Type

1994Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$670Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Buyer's agent

Julia Freilinger Redfin

Listed by Jeff Rummel • STM Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2241437

Redfin Estimate

$1,394,316

$56K since sold in August 2024$10K since August

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 0.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,652,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,140 sq ft
5414 SW Charlestown St, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,450,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,140 sq ft
3039 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,720,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,520 sq ft
4048 56th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$797,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,008 sq ft
3056 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$1,157,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,760 sq ft
3016 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,523,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,340 sq ft
4019 52nd Pl SW, Seattle, WA 98116

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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

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Sale history for 4955 SW Forney St

Date

Event

Price

Aug 12, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2241437

$1,450,000

$697/sq ft

Jun 2, 2024

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2241437

—

May 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2241437

$1,450,000

$697/sq ft

Oct 12, 2017

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1186535

$800,000

$385/sq ft

Sep 14, 2017

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1186535

—

Sep 7, 2017

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1186535

$799,000

$384/sq ft

Nov 22, 2005

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25136826

$580,000

$279/sq ft

Oct 27, 2005

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25136826

—

Sep 27, 2005

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25136826

$599,950

$288/sq ft

Sep 13, 2005

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25136826

$619,000

$298/sq ft

Jul 6, 1994

Sold

Public Records

$280,000

$135/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,182 (+12.6%)

$557,000 + $599,000

$1,156,000

2025

$10,815 (+10.4%)

$557,000 + $599,000

$1,156,000

2024

$9,793 (+14.2%)

$557,000 + $544,000

$1,101,000

2023

$8,572 (+4.3%)

$490,000 + $511,000

$1,001,000

2022

$8,217 (+2.6%)

$335,000 + $636,000

$971,000

2021

$8,010 (+2.2%)

$310,000 + $547,000

$857,000

2020

$7,839 (+10.5%)

$290,000 + $504,000

$794,000

2019

$7,093 (−0.5%)

$291,000 + $501,000

$792,000

2018

$7,130 (+4.3%)

$291,000 + $501,000

$792,000

2017

$6,835 (+7.2%)

$256,000 + $438,000

$694,000

2016

$6,378 (+12.2%)

$253,000 + $438,000

$691,000

2015

$5,686 (+4.1%)

$229,000 + $401,000

$630,000

2014

$5,461 (+7.5%)

$207,000 + $367,000

$574,000

2013

$5,078 (−1.5%)

$207,000 + $292,000

$499,000

2012

$5,153 (+6.2%)

$190,000 + $265,000

$455,000

2011

$4,854 (+7.1%)

$236,000 + $241,000

$477,000

2010

$4,531 (−3.6%)

$236,000 + $241,000

$477,000

2009

$4,702

$249,000 + $314,000

$563,000

Tax history for 4955 SW Forney St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,182 (+12.6%)

$557,000 + $599,000

$1,156,000

2025

$10,815 (+10.4%)

$557,000 + $599,000

$1,156,000

2024

$9,793 (+14.2%)

$557,000 + $544,000

$1,101,000

2023

$8,572 (+4.3%)

$490,000 + $511,000

$1,001,000

2022

$8,217 (+2.6%)

$335,000 + $636,000

$971,000

2021

$8,010 (+2.2%)

$310,000 + $547,000

$857,000

2020

$7,839 (+10.5%)

$290,000 + $504,000

$794,000

2019

$7,093 (−0.5%)

$291,000 + $501,000

$792,000

2018

$7,130 (+4.3%)

$291,000 + $501,000

$792,000

2017

$6,835 (+7.2%)

$256,000 + $438,000

$694,000

2016

$6,378 (+12.2%)

$253,000 + $438,000

$691,000

2015

$5,686 (+4.1%)

$229,000 + $401,000

$630,000

2014

$5,461 (+7.5%)

$207,000 + $367,000

$574,000

2013

$5,078 (−1.5%)

$207,000 + $292,000

$499,000

2012

$5,153 (+6.2%)

$190,000 + $265,000

$455,000

2011

$4,854 (+7.1%)

$236,000 + $241,000

$477,000

2010

$4,531 (−3.6%)

$236,000 + $241,000

$477,000

2009

$4,702

$249,000 + $314,000

$563,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,000

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,080

Year built

1994

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

149280 0265

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Feb 27, 2026.

Jul 18, 2023 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install an electric vehicle charger with a ground fault circuit interrupter breaker.

Electrical

Ev charger

Sep 22, 2021 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install a heater, electrical outlets, and lighting fixtures for an outdoor living space.

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: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Beds Upper: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 2
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 2
# of Showers: 2

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

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

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Second

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Second

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Second

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Forced Air
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central A/C

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood, Security System, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace
Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer(s), Washer(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances Included: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,080
Style Code: 12 - 2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Accessibility Features: Smart Technology

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Electric Car Charging,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Irrigation,Patio,Sprinkler System
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,571
Tax Year: 2023

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Conventional, FHA, Owner Financing, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Seattle
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Seattle
Water Heater Location: Garage
Cable Connected: Xfinity
Internet Connected: Xfinity

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Genesee Hill Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: Madison Mid
High School: West Seattle High
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Bus Route Number: 56, 57
Directions: SW Admiral Wy - turn south onto 49th AVE SW - Right onto SW Forney ST - Last house on left
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,080
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 149280 0265
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 27, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Sunday, June 2, 2024
On Market Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Green Information
Direction Faces: North
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 2,080
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2080
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 2080
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1994
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main

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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

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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, 15 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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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.

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$1.33M – $1.60M

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Home values near 4955 SW Forney St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4920 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3186 Sq. Ft.	$1,294,185
4942 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,030

Address	Redfin Estimate
4930 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$877,272
4954 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$897,372

Address	Redfin Estimate
4936 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$954,877
4941 Southwest Forney St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	$1,460,673

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