OFF MARKET

Listed by Heidi Ward • Windermere Real Estate Midtown. Bought with Windermere Real Estate Midtown.

Off market may 2018 for $1M

$1,496,319

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,722/mo

•

2,840

sq ft

5116 SW Forest St, Seattle, WA 98116

About this home

As a river flows around a rock, so this home's rooms flow around the dramatic stone fireplace taking center stage in this architecturally-designed home. Perfectly situated between Alki & N Admiral, & perched to capture lovely territorial northwesterly views. Fantastic enclosed patio/yard off the living room is flooded with SW light---inviting you to garden, relax, or entertain. 2 large decks off the back of the house look through the trees to the view. 3beds/2bths up + 2-car garage--SWEET!

Single-familyProperty Type

1981Year Built

6,500 sq ftLot Size

$527Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Heidi Ward • Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Bought with Erin Van Moorhem • Windermere Real Estate Midtown

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1260207

Redfin Estimate

$1,496,319

$475K since sold in May 2018$6,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 2% lower than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$1,437,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,820 sq ft
3016 47th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,450,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,140 sq ft
3039 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,300,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,300 sq ft
3435 61st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 29, 2026
$1,625,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,480 sq ft
5336 SW Admiral Way, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,652,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,140 sq ft
5414 SW Charlestown St, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD APR 2, 2026
$1,700,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths2,735 sq ft
2727 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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Market trends in West Seattle, WA

Last updated September 2026

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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

12d

1 days MoM

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39 MoM

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Sale history for 5116 SW Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,869 (+12.6%)

$540,000 + $759,000

$1,299,000

2025

$12,322 (+12.9%)

$540,000 + $759,000

$1,299,000

2024

$10,916 (+19.9%)

$540,000 + $697,000

$1,237,000

2023

$9,108 (+4.3%)

$475,000 + $650,000

$1,125,000

2022

$8,729 (+2.5%)

$362,000 + $675,000

$1,037,000

2021

$8,513 (+2.1%)

$335,000 + $580,000

$915,000

2020

$8,337 (+10.4%)

$313,000 + $535,000

$848,000

2019

$7,549 (−0.5%)

$314,000 + $533,000

$847,000

2018

$7,589 (+4.5%)

$314,000 + $533,000

$847,000

2017

$7,260 (+7.1%)

$276,000 + $466,000

$742,000

2016

$6,777 (+12.2%)

$259,000 + $478,000

$737,000

2015

$6,038 (+4.1%)

$234,000 + $438,000

$672,000

2014

$5,801 (+7.6%)

$212,000 + $400,000

$612,000

2013

$5,394 (−1.5%)

$212,000 + $320,000

$532,000

2012

$5,479 (+6.3%)

$194,000 + $291,000

$485,000

2011

$5,153 (+7.1%)

$225,000 + $283,000

$508,000

2010

$4,811 (−3.6%)

$225,000 + $283,000

$508,000

2009

$4,989

$237,000 + $362,000

$599,000

Tax history for 5116 SW Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,869 (+12.6%)

$540,000 + $759,000

$1,299,000

2025

$12,322 (+12.9%)

$540,000 + $759,000

$1,299,000

2024

$10,916 (+19.9%)

$540,000 + $697,000

$1,237,000

2023

$9,108 (+4.3%)

$475,000 + $650,000

$1,125,000

2022

$8,729 (+2.5%)

$362,000 + $675,000

$1,037,000

2021

$8,513 (+2.1%)

$335,000 + $580,000

$915,000

2020

$8,337 (+10.4%)

$313,000 + $535,000

$848,000

2019

$7,549 (−0.5%)

$314,000 + $533,000

$847,000

2018

$7,589 (+4.5%)

$314,000 + $533,000

$847,000

2017

$7,260 (+7.1%)

$276,000 + $466,000

$742,000

2016

$6,777 (+12.2%)

$259,000 + $478,000

$737,000

2015

$6,038 (+4.1%)

$234,000 + $438,000

$672,000

2014

$5,801 (+7.6%)

$212,000 + $400,000

$612,000

2013

$5,394 (−1.5%)

$212,000 + $320,000

$532,000

2012

$5,479 (+6.3%)

$194,000 + $291,000

$485,000

2011

$5,153 (+7.1%)

$225,000 + $283,000

$508,000

2010

$4,811 (−3.6%)

$225,000 + $283,000

$508,000

2009

$4,989

$237,000 + $362,000

$599,000

*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

6,500

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,840

Year built

1981

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

669350 0085

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2018.

Nov 14, 2025 • Final

Single-family/duplex furnace

Install two heat pumps and two air handlers.

HVAC

Nov 14, 2025 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install electrical circuits for two heat pumps and two air handlers.

Electrical

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: 2
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 Full Baths (Upper): 2
# of Half Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

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

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Lower

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,840
Style Code: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Deck,Fenced-Fully,Patio
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1492
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,261
Tax Year: 2017

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

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

Location Information
Directions: From Admiral Way head South on 51st, then Right on Stevens and Right on 52nd, then slightest left on Forest.
Topography: Level,Sloped

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,840
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 669350 0085
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Oct 9, 2018

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Monday, March 26, 2018
On Market Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 2,840
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2840
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 2840
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Alki Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Madison Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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, 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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Historical weather

Seattle, WA • 98116

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.42M – $1.72M

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