Listed by Meredith Erickson • Coldwell Banker Bain. Bought with ALLPRO Real Estate.

Off market may 2012 for $930K

$2,135,709

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,186/mo

•

3,340

sq ft

5225 SW Forest, Seattle, WA 98116

About this home

Complete renovation in 1992 including a 2 car garage of this 1906 charmer. Totally unobstructed views of Puget Sound, Olympic Mts. and the ferries from this private retreat on a quiet cu-de-sac perched high above Alki Point. Stunnig custom finishes of stained wood, granite counters in the kitchen, stainless appliances and Brazilian cherry & oak hardwoods. Second floor has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Third floor MIL/gueat suite and an "eagle's nest" roof top deck with astounding views!

Single-familyProperty Type

1992Year Built

5,460 sq ftLot Size

$639Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Meredith Erickson • Coldwell Banker Bain

Listed by Anne Willoughby Nelson • Coldwell Banker Bain

Bought with Sam Bryan • ALLPRO Real Estate

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #333162

Redfin Estimate

$2,135,709

$1.2M since sold in May 2012$2,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 37.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.56M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,450,000
A
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B
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$1,625,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,480 sq ft
5336 SW Admiral Way, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,450,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,140 sq ft
3039 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,900,000
E
4 beds4 baths3,530 sq ft
5601 Bradford St, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,485,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,040 sq ft
3003 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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Market trends in West Seattle, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

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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Sale history for 5225 SW Forest

Date

Event

Price

May 8, 2012

Sold

Public Records

$930,000

$278/sq ft

May 9, 2012

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #333162

—

May 8, 2012

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #333162

$930,000

$278/sq ft

Apr 4, 2012

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #333162

—

Mar 26, 2012

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #333162

—

Mar 19, 2012

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #333162

$949,000

$284/sq ft

Jun 10, 1988

Sold

Public Records

$90,000

$27/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,960 (+12.9%)

$820,000 + $1,121,000

$1,941,000

2025

$17,683 (+19.1%)

$820,000 + $1,121,000

$1,941,000

2024

$14,845 (+11.0%)

$820,000 + $1,028,000

$1,848,000

2023

$13,378 (+4.3%)

$722,000 + $837,000

$1,559,000

2022

$12,826 (+2.5%)

$496,000 + $1,067,000

$1,563,000

2021

$12,508 (+2.1%)

$459,000 + $920,000

$1,379,000

2020

$12,250 (+10.6%)

$429,000 + $848,000

$1,277,000

2019

$11,079 (−0.7%)

$430,000 + $843,000

$1,273,000

2018

$11,155 (−2.8%)

$430,000 + $843,000

$1,273,000

2017

$11,477 (+7.1%)

$378,000 + $737,000

$1,115,000

2016

$10,713 (+12.2%)

$406,000 + $787,000

$1,193,000

2015

$9,544 (+4.0%)

$367,000 + $720,000

$1,087,000

2014

$9,177 (+7.6%)

$332,000 + $658,000

$990,000

2013

$8,526 (−1.7%)

$332,000 + $528,000

$860,000

2012

$8,671 (+0.8%)

$304,000 + $479,000

$783,000

2011

$8,601 (+7.0%)

$379,000 + $486,000

$865,000

2010

$8,039 (−3.7%)

$379,000 + $486,000

$865,000

2009

$8,345

$399,000 + $621,000

$1,020,000

Tax history for 5225 SW Forest

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,960 (+12.9%)

$820,000 + $1,121,000

$1,941,000

2025

$17,683 (+19.1%)

$820,000 + $1,121,000

$1,941,000

2024

$14,845 (+11.0%)

$820,000 + $1,028,000

$1,848,000

2023

$13,378 (+4.3%)

$722,000 + $837,000

$1,559,000

2022

$12,826 (+2.5%)

$496,000 + $1,067,000

$1,563,000

2021

$12,508 (+2.1%)

$459,000 + $920,000

$1,379,000

2020

$12,250 (+10.6%)

$429,000 + $848,000

$1,277,000

2019

$11,079 (−0.7%)

$430,000 + $843,000

$1,273,000

2018

$11,155 (−2.8%)

$430,000 + $843,000

$1,273,000

2017

$11,477 (+7.1%)

$378,000 + $737,000

$1,115,000

2016

$10,713 (+12.2%)

$406,000 + $787,000

$1,193,000

2015

$9,544 (+4.0%)

$367,000 + $720,000

$1,087,000

2014

$9,177 (+7.6%)

$332,000 + $658,000

$990,000

2013

$8,526 (−1.7%)

$332,000 + $528,000

$860,000

2012

$8,671 (+0.8%)

$304,000 + $479,000

$783,000

2011

$8,601 (+7.0%)

$379,000 + $486,000

$865,000

2010

$8,039 (−3.7%)

$379,000 + $486,000

$865,000

2009

$8,345

$399,000 + $621,000

$1,020,000

*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

5.5

Stories

2.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,460 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1992

Sq. Ft.

3,340

Year built

1906

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

294010 0010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Upper): 3

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Lower

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Upper

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Upper

Room 16 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 17 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 18 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, French Doors, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 3,340
Style Code: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1253
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,671
Tax Year: 2012

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: basement
Water Heater Type: gas

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Directions: I-5 to West Seattle Bridge/Spokane St. Take Admiral Way exit, follow & cross California Ave SW, left on 49th Ave SW, right on SW Stevens, , right on 52nd SW, left on SW Forest. House is on the left.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,340
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 5,460 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: 1992
County: King County
APN: 294010 0010

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, March 19, 2012

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 3,340
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3340
MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
Building Area Total: 3340
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Post & Pillar, Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
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

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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

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Historical weather

Seattle, WA • 98116

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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May

Jun

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Sep

Oct

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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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1.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$2.03M – $2.46M

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