OFF MARKET

Listed by Susan Gebhardt • Windermere Real Estate/East. Bought with Windermere West Metro.

Off market oct 2012 for $862K

$1,863,399

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,562/mo

•

3,650

sq ft

5217 SW Forest St, Seattle, WA 98116

About this home

Modern design with the essence of great taste, very recently rebuilt with an intrinsic dab of Mediterranean style and smartly fused with the practical for efficient daily living. A floor plan of many opportunities! A secluded garden with an incredibly beautiful covered patio, and delightfully airy feeling in the living, dining room,kitchen,& 4 Bdrms with sunlight galore. Enjoy the Olympic Mnts, Puget Sound, and smell and see those salt air sunsets! Live remotely, quiet street ends at bluff!

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

5,700 sq ftLot Size

$511Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Susan Gebhardt • Windermere Real Estate/East

Listed by Patricia Wallace • Coldwell Banker Bain

Bought with Cara Wass de Czege • Windermere West Metro

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #381272

Redfin Estimate

$1,863,399

$1.0M since sold in October 2012$2,000 since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history

This home's estimate is 21.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 29, 2026
$1,625,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,480 sq ft
5336 SW Admiral Way, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,485,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,040 sq ft
3003 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,450,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,140 sq ft
3039 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$1,275,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,010 sq ft
2763 59th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,900,000
E
4 beds4 baths3,530 sq ft
5601 Bradford St, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD BY REDFIN MAY 4, 2026
$1,495,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,957 sq ft
3019 Garlough 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

$1,264,358

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $18,634

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

Rent

$5,762/mo

Redfin rental estimate

List your home for rent

Market trends in West Seattle, WA

Last updated September 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

$1,595,027
4 beds3 baths2,840 sq ft
3222 41st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Jodi Hill • Keller Williams Seattle Metro
$1,350,000
3 beds1.5 baths2,810 sq ft
1443 Palm Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Todd Williamson • John L Scott RE West Seattle
$1,520,000
3 beds3 baths2,340 sq ft
3089 Alki Ave SW #2, Seattle, WA 98116
Cori Allan • Keller Williams Seattle Metro
$549,950
2 beds2 baths1,081 sq ft
2326 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Maria Dennis • HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc
VIDEO TOUR
$9,600,000
3 beds3.5 baths5,034 sq ft
1107 Sunset Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Carissa Saffel • COMPASS
$515,000
2 beds2 baths1,135 sq ft
2125 California Ave SW #103, Seattle, WA 98116
Scott Henry • John L Scott RE West Seattle
$549,950
2 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft
2125 California Ave SW #302, Seattle, WA 98116
Tom O'Connell • John L. Scott R.E. Lake Tapps
$510,000
2 beds2 baths1,328 sq ft
2104 Alki Ave SW #205, Seattle, WA 98116
Martin Ho • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
$1,199,000
3 beds2 baths1,591 sq ft
1331 Harbor Ave SW #103, Seattle, WA 98116
Chad Ohrt • Windermere West Metro
$825,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,550 sq ft
3915 SW Genesee St, Seattle, WA 98116
Linda Peffer • COMPASS
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 5217 SW Forest St

Date

Event

Price

Oct 25, 2012

Sold

Public Records

$862,000

$236/sq ft

Nov 2, 2012

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #381272

—

Oct 25, 2012

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #381272

$862,000

$236/sq ft

Sep 5, 2012

Contingent

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #381272

—

Jul 12, 2012

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #381272

$898,000

$246/sq ft

Oct 31, 2002

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22232324

$415,000

$114/sq ft

Sep 25, 2002

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22232324

$415,000

$114/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,054 (+12.8%)

$773,000 + $764,000

$1,537,000

2025

$14,235 (+11.5%)

$773,000 + $764,000

$1,537,000

2024

$12,772 (+14.5%)

$773,000 + $690,000

$1,463,000

2023

$11,154 (+4.3%)

$680,000 + $650,000

$1,330,000

2022

$10,689 (+2.6%)

$509,000 + $780,000

$1,289,000

2021

$10,422 (+2.1%)

$471,000 + $666,000

$1,137,000

2020

$10,211 (+10.5%)

$440,000 + $613,000

$1,053,000

2019

$9,239 (−0.7%)

$441,000 + $610,000

$1,051,000

2018

$9,300 (+8.8%)

$441,000 + $610,000

$1,051,000

2017

$8,546 (+7.2%)

$387,000 + $534,000

$921,000

2016

$7,972 (+12.2%)

$406,000 + $470,000

$876,000

2015

$7,105 (+4.0%)

$367,000 + $431,000

$798,000

2014

$6,830 (+15.4%)

$332,000 + $395,000

$727,000

2013

$5,919 (−1.5%)

$291,000 + $296,000

$587,000

2012

$6,007 (−10.5%)

$266,000 + $269,000

$535,000

2011

$6,708 (+7.0%)

$361,000 + $308,000

$669,000

2010

$6,267 (−3.6%)

$361,000 + $308,000

$669,000

2009

$6,504

$380,000 + $409,000

$789,000

Tax history for 5217 SW Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,054 (+12.8%)

$773,000 + $764,000

$1,537,000

2025

$14,235 (+11.5%)

$773,000 + $764,000

$1,537,000

2024

$12,772 (+14.5%)

$773,000 + $690,000

$1,463,000

2023

$11,154 (+4.3%)

$680,000 + $650,000

$1,330,000

2022

$10,689 (+2.6%)

$509,000 + $780,000

$1,289,000

2021

$10,422 (+2.1%)

$471,000 + $666,000

$1,137,000

2020

$10,211 (+10.5%)

$440,000 + $613,000

$1,053,000

2019

$9,239 (−0.7%)

$441,000 + $610,000

$1,051,000

2018

$9,300 (+8.8%)

$441,000 + $610,000

$1,051,000

2017

$8,546 (+7.2%)

$387,000 + $534,000

$921,000

2016

$7,972 (+12.2%)

$406,000 + $470,000

$876,000

2015

$7,105 (+4.0%)

$367,000 + $431,000

$798,000

2014

$6,830 (+15.4%)

$332,000 + $395,000

$727,000

2013

$5,919 (−1.5%)

$291,000 + $296,000

$587,000

2012

$6,007 (−10.5%)

$266,000 + $269,000

$535,000

2011

$6,708 (+7.0%)

$361,000 + $308,000

$669,000

2010

$6,267 (−3.6%)

$361,000 + $308,000

$669,000

2009

$6,504

$380,000 + $409,000

$789,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,700 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,250

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

294010 0015

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.

May 18, 2020 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install a low voltage all-in-one intrusion alarm system.

Electrical

Jan 31, 2019 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Perform a partial electrical rewire of a basement recreation room located behind the garage.

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
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Beds Upper: 2
# of Beds Lower: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 4

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Torch Down

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete, Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 3,650
Style Code: 13 - Tri-Level
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Site Features: Deck,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1309
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,007
Tax Year: 2012

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out
Buyer Financing: VA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Seattle
Power Company: Seattle City Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Seattle
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Type: electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Directions: Go West on Admiral Way, left on 51st, right on Stevens, right on 52nd, then left onto Forest Street. Home is on your left.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope,Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,250
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 294010 0015

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, July 12, 2012

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 3,650
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3650
MLS Square Footage Source: King County
Building Area Total: 3650
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Three Or More
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

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 • 0.7mi

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

$1.77M – $2.14M

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $18,634 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

$1,595,027

4 beds3 baths2,840 sq ft

3222 41st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Jodi Hill • Keller Williams Seattle Metro

$1,295,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,935 sq ft

4163 Beach Dr SW #102, Seattle, WA 98116

Randie Stone • Windermere West Metro

$1,195,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft

4054 54th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Ryan Rockwell • COMPASS

3D WALKTHROUGH

$768,000

2 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft

3712 37th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Bryan Strickland • COMPASS

NEW CONSTRUCTION3D WALKTHROUGH

$750,000

2 beds2.5 baths974 sq ft

2935 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Dan Wilcynski • Windermere Real Estate Midtown

$729,950

2 beds1 bath940 sq ft

5603 SW Lander St, Seattle, WA 98116

Paul Poirier • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

New listings for sale in 98116

$1,595,027

4 beds3 baths2,840 sq ft

3222 41st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Jodi Hill • Keller Williams Seattle Metro

$1,350,000

3 beds1.5 baths2,810 sq ft

1443 Palm Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Todd Williamson • John L Scott RE West Seattle

$1,520,000

3 beds3 baths2,340 sq ft

3089 Alki Ave SW #2, Seattle, WA 98116

Cori Allan • Keller Williams Seattle Metro

$549,950

2 beds2 baths1,081 sq ft

2326 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Maria Dennis • HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc

VIDEO TOUR

$9,600,000

3 beds3.5 baths5,034 sq ft

1107 Sunset Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Carissa Saffel • COMPASS

$515,000

2 beds2 baths1,135 sq ft

2125 California Ave SW #103, Seattle, WA 98116

Scott Henry • John L Scott RE West Seattle

$549,950

2 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft

2125 California Ave SW #302, Seattle, WA 98116

Tom O'Connell • John L. Scott R.E. Lake Tapps

$510,000

2 beds2 baths1,328 sq ft

2104 Alki Ave SW #205, Seattle, WA 98116

Martin Ho • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

$1,199,000

3 beds2 baths1,591 sq ft

1331 Harbor Ave SW #103, Seattle, WA 98116

Chad Ohrt • Windermere West Metro

Home values near 5217 SW Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5211 SW Forest Street, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4190 Sq. Ft.	$2,058,989
5226 SW Forest Street, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$935,661

Address	Redfin Estimate
5132 SW Forest Street, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2660 Sq. Ft.	$1,441,215
5230 SW Forest Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2880 Sq. Ft.	$2,122,194

Address	Redfin Estimate
5225 SW Forest Street, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3340 Sq. Ft.	$2,128,456
5231 SW Forest Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,437,930

Property information provided by NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2012. 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 5217 SW Forest St

Tax history for 5217 SW Forest St

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 5217 SW Forest St

More real estate resources