Listed by Katharine Gibson • Windermere Real Estate Midtown. Bought with The Landmark Group.

Off market jun 2008 for $1.1M

$2,100,540

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,016/mo

•

2,880

sq ft

5230 SW Forest St, Seattle, WA 98116

About this home

Looking for an outrageously cool pad with some of the best views in Seattle, here it is. Fabulous architect designed remodel that will whisper in your ear BUY ME! An open floor plan with tall ceilings all punctuated by the western sky is the backdrop for your personal treasures. The gourmet kitchen will inspire and the main floor master is a romantic spa-like sanctuary. Loll in your soaking tub lit by the adjoining fireplace over looking and sound and remember . . . this is what it's all about.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$729Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Katharine Gibson • Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Listed by • Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Bought with Edith Pew • The Landmark Group

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28025195

Redfin Estimate

$2,100,540

$951K since sold in June 2008$22K since September

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This home's estimate is 21.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.73M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,437,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,820 sq ft
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B
3 beds3 baths2,960 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 10, 2026
$2,400,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,960 sq ft
3350 58th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,300,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,300 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,126,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,710 sq ft
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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

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100.0%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

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$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 5230 SW Forest St

Date

Event

Price

Jun 25, 2008

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28025195

$1,150,000

$399/sq ft

Jun 2, 2008

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28025195

—

Jun 2, 2008

Contingent

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28025195

—

May 9, 2008

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28025195

$1,195,000

$415/sq ft

Apr 14, 2008

Relisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28025195

—

Apr 11, 2008

Contingent

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28025195

—

Feb 11, 2008

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28025195

$1,295,000

$450/sq ft

Apr 10, 1998

Sold

Public Records

$367,000

$127/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,465 (+15.0%)

$1,187,000 + $924,000

$2,111,000

2025

$19,536 (+19.1%)

$1,187,000 + $924,000

$2,111,000

2024

$16,404 (+0.6%)

$1,187,000 + $774,000

$1,961,000

2023

$16,301 (+4.4%)

$1,044,000 + $610,000

$1,654,000

2022

$15,619 (+2.8%)

$755,000 + $1,087,000

$1,842,000

2021

$15,194 (+2.2%)

$698,000 + $927,000

$1,625,000

2020

$14,860 (+10.5%)

$652,000 + $853,000

$1,505,000

2019

$13,453 (−0.5%)

$654,000 + $847,000

$1,501,000

2018

$13,519 (+13.3%)

$654,000 + $847,000

$1,501,000

2017

$11,934 (+7.2%)

$574,000 + $741,000

$1,315,000

2016

$11,134 (+12.1%)

$446,000 + $752,000

$1,198,000

2015

$9,928 (+4.1%)

$403,000 + $689,000

$1,092,000

2014

$9,535 (+7.7%)

$364,000 + $631,000

$995,000

2013

$8,856 (−1.4%)

$364,000 + $501,000

$865,000

2012

$8,979 (+13.3%)

$333,000 + $455,000

$788,000

2011

$7,925 (+7.3%)

$432,000 + $339,000

$771,000

2010

$7,388 (−3.5%)

$432,000 + $339,000

$771,000

2009

$7,655

$455,000 + $454,000

$909,000

Tax history for 5230 SW Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,465 (+15.0%)

$1,187,000 + $924,000

$2,111,000

2025

$19,536 (+19.1%)

$1,187,000 + $924,000

$2,111,000

2024

$16,404 (+0.6%)

$1,187,000 + $774,000

$1,961,000

2023

$16,301 (+4.4%)

$1,044,000 + $610,000

$1,654,000

2022

$15,619 (+2.8%)

$755,000 + $1,087,000

$1,842,000

2021

$15,194 (+2.2%)

$698,000 + $927,000

$1,625,000

2020

$14,860 (+10.5%)

$652,000 + $853,000

$1,505,000

2019

$13,453 (−0.5%)

$654,000 + $847,000

$1,501,000

2018

$13,519 (+13.3%)

$654,000 + $847,000

$1,501,000

2017

$11,934 (+7.2%)

$574,000 + $741,000

$1,315,000

2016

$11,134 (+12.1%)

$446,000 + $752,000

$1,198,000

2015

$9,928 (+4.1%)

$403,000 + $689,000

$1,092,000

2014

$9,535 (+7.7%)

$364,000 + $631,000

$995,000

2013

$8,856 (−1.4%)

$364,000 + $501,000

$865,000

2012

$8,979 (+13.3%)

$333,000 + $455,000

$788,000

2011

$7,925 (+7.3%)

$432,000 + $339,000

$771,000

2010

$7,388 (−3.5%)

$432,000 + $339,000

$771,000

2009

$7,655

$455,000 + $454,000

$909,000

*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

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,880

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

294010 0065

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Refrigeration

Replace the air conditioning system including the refrigerant line set connecting the split system. The work is a like-for-like replacement.

HVAC

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Side sewer

Perform repairs on a sewer system.

Plumbing

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Property details

Parking

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

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
# of Beds Lower: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 3

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

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

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

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

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Heat Pump, Central A/C, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wine Cellar, Jetted Tub, Security System, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,880
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 36
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Dead End Street
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.3444
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,420
Tax Year: 2008

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Seattle Metro
Power Company: Seattle City
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Seattle Metro
Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Basement
Water Heater Type: Basement

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Bus Route Number: '
Directions: West on Admiral Way, left on 49th. Take a right on Stevens and another right on 52nd. Follow around to the left to Forest (feels like an alley) Last house on the right, park in the driveway.
Topography: SteepSlope,Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,880
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 294010 0065

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, February 11, 2008

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 2,880
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2880
Building Area Total: 2880
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: 35-36-37 4 Licton Springs Park Add
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
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 • 0.7mi

7/10

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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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5217 SW Forest Street, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3650 Sq. Ft.	$1,867,101

Address	Redfin Estimate
5132 SW Forest Street, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2660 Sq. Ft.	$1,438,638
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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