Listed by Hannah Nerbovig • Windermere West Metro. Bought with Prudential NW Realty Assoc.

Off market aug 2005 for $901K

$1,437,930

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,736/mo

•

2,800

sq ft

5231 SW Forest St, Seattle, WA 98116

About this home

Get ready to be swept off your feet by this Frank Lloyd Wright look-alike with a million dollar view. Allegedly designed by a student of the master himself, this one-of-a-kind home sits at the end of a dead-end street with lots of elbow room and birds-eye views from every main room & bedrooms. Clear cedar walls abound. Glass doors fling open to multiple decks & rare, large flat backyard perfect for pets, romp & tumble games, or chic entertaining. Ready for your updating to ultimate show-stopper.

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$514Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Hannah Nerbovig • Windermere West Metro

Bought with • Prudential NW Realty Assoc.

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25107473

Redfin Estimate

$1,437,930

$537K since sold in August 2005$10K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 15.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,126,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,710 sq ft
3232 57th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,561,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft
5726 SW Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$985,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths2,230 sq ft
3039 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SOLD BY REDFIN APR 21, 2026
$1,600,000
D
3 beds2 baths3,120 sq ft
4054 52nd 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 MAY 29, 2026
$1,032,300
F
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
3413 48th 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

100.4%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$835K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

11d

2 days MoM

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382

42 MoM

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Sale history for 5231 SW Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,193 (+12.4%)

$1,262,000 + $137,000

$1,399,000

2025

$13,513 (+10.1%)

$1,262,000 + $137,000

$1,399,000

2024

$12,269 (+0.1%)

$1,262,000 + $70,000

$1,332,000

2023

$12,254 (+4.4%)

$1,110,000 + $101,000

$1,211,000

2022

$11,738 (+2.8%)

$642,000 + $716,000

$1,358,000

2021

$11,417 (+2.3%)

$594,000 + $604,000

$1,198,000

2020

$11,160 (+10.5%)

$555,000 + $555,000

$1,110,000

2019

$10,104 (−0.5%)

$557,000 + $550,000

$1,107,000

2018

$10,153 (+14.9%)

$557,000 + $550,000

$1,107,000

2017

$8,834 (+7.2%)

$489,000 + $481,000

$970,000

2016

$8,240 (+12.1%)

$466,000 + $403,000

$869,000

2015

$7,351 (+4.2%)

$421,000 + $371,000

$792,000

2014

$7,055 (+7.7%)

$381,000 + $341,000

$722,000

2013

$6,549 (−1.2%)

$381,000 + $247,000

$628,000

2012

$6,626 (−13.0%)

$349,000 + $223,000

$572,000

2011

$7,613 (+7.1%)

$500,000 + $256,000

$756,000

2010

$7,108 (+11.2%)

$500,000 + $256,000

$756,000

2009

$6,391

$476,000 + $302,000

$778,000

Tax history for 5231 SW Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,193 (+12.4%)

$1,262,000 + $137,000

$1,399,000

2025

$13,513 (+10.1%)

$1,262,000 + $137,000

$1,399,000

2024

$12,269 (+0.1%)

$1,262,000 + $70,000

$1,332,000

2023

$12,254 (+4.4%)

$1,110,000 + $101,000

$1,211,000

2022

$11,738 (+2.8%)

$642,000 + $716,000

$1,358,000

2021

$11,417 (+2.3%)

$594,000 + $604,000

$1,198,000

2020

$11,160 (+10.5%)

$555,000 + $555,000

$1,110,000

2019

$10,104 (−0.5%)

$557,000 + $550,000

$1,107,000

2018

$10,153 (+14.9%)

$557,000 + $550,000

$1,107,000

2017

$8,834 (+7.2%)

$489,000 + $481,000

$970,000

2016

$8,240 (+12.1%)

$466,000 + $403,000

$869,000

2015

$7,351 (+4.2%)

$421,000 + $371,000

$792,000

2014

$7,055 (+7.7%)

$381,000 + $341,000

$722,000

2013

$6,549 (−1.2%)

$381,000 + $247,000

$628,000

2012

$6,626 (−13.0%)

$349,000 + $223,000

$572,000

2011

$7,613 (+7.1%)

$500,000 + $256,000

$756,000

2010

$7,108 (+11.2%)

$500,000 + $256,000

$756,000

2009

$6,391

$476,000 + $302,000

$778,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

12,000

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,800

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

294010 0005

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2018.

Oct 2, 2024 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Perform an electrical service upgrade.

Electrical

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Construction

Construct a carport, garage, and bedroom addition on the east side of an existing single-family home.

Addition

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

Interior

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

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

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

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Fireplace
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: See Remarks, Wood

Property Information
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Has View

Lot Information
Lot Number: 1
Site Features: Shop
Lot Features: Dead End Street
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1983
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,431
Tax Year: 2005

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Seattle
Power Company: City of Seattle
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Seattle
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Oil

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: Go West on Admiral Way, South on 49th Ave SW, West on Stevens, North on 52nd, West on Forest. Last house on left.
Topography: Level,Sloped

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,800
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 294010 0005
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 29, 2018

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Green Information
Power Production Type: Oil

Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2910
MLS Square Footage Source: King County Records
Building Area Total: 2910
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Name: Grotles 2nd Addition
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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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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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

$1.37M – $1.65M

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Home values near 5231 SW Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5211 Southwest Forest St, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4190 Sq. Ft.	$2,058,989
5217 Southwest Forest St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3650 Sq. Ft.	$1,863,399

Address	Redfin Estimate
5132 Southwest Forest St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2660 Sq. Ft.	$1,441,215
5226 Southwest Forest St, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$935,661

Address	Redfin Estimate
5225 Southwest Forest St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3340 Sq. Ft.	$2,128,456
5230 Southwest Forest St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2880 Sq. Ft.	$2,122,194

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