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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,740 sqft$241/sqft
4948 SW Forney St, Seattle, WA 98116
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,000 sq ftLot Size
1954Year Built
$241/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Rare find in desirable Admiral District! Very quiet and secluded location, dead end street, no traffic, next to beautiful Schmitz Park. Large 3 bedroom & 1.3/4 bath home. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout upstairs. Bright and airy home with mature landscaping. Spacious downstairs rec room with new flooring,3/4 bath and utility room. Both baths updated with tile floors and showers. Nice kitchen and dining area. Lg,serene backyard with garden, stately trees and custom built storage area. Hurry!Rare find in desirable Admiral District! Very quiet and secluded location, dead end street, no traffic, next to beautiful Schmitz Park. Large 3 bedroom & 1.3/4 bath home. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout upstairs. Bright and airy home with mature landscaping. Spacious downstairs rec room with new flooring,3/4 bath and utility room. Both baths updated with tile floors and showers. Nice kitchen and dining area. Lg,serene backyard with garden, stately trees and custom built storage area. Hurry!
  • Listed by: Cliff Hewitt 425.392.1211 notices.bellevue-issaquah@johnlscott.com • John L. Scott, Inc.
Listing closed: 06/20/2005 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 25057605

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,100,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

101.8%

Seattle, WA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.

Sold By Lake & Company

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Property Information for 4948 Southwest Forney Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,325 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Admiral
  • School District: Seattle
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Total Covered Parking: 1
  • Entry Date: 04-30-2005
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,000 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Modular
  • Site Features: Fenced-Fully, Outbuildings
  • Area: 140 - West Seattle
  • Block: 1
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: From Westbound SW Admiral, turn south on 49th SW go to 4948 SW Forney St, turn right - house on right hand side.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2004
  • Legal Description: 44 to 46 1Central ADD to West Seattle44 less E 5ft all 45 & E 15ft of 46
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Upper: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Upper, Bathroom Full-Main, Dining Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Rec Room-Lower, Utility Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Dining Room, Bedroom, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Bathroom Three Quarter, Rec Room, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Seattle Power and Light
  • Power Production Type: Electric
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electricity Available
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Secluded, Sidewalk
  • Lot Number: 44 to 46
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 1492800240
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1740
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1740
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1740.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 4948 Southwest Forney Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 20, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160109015

$420,000
Jun 20, 2005

Sold

NWMLS #25057605

$420,000
May 10, 2005

Pending

NWMLS #25057605

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/20/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160109015

$420,000
06/20/2005

Sold

NWMLS #25057605

$420,000
05/10/2005

Pending

NWMLS #25057605

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 4948 Southwest Forney Street

Taxable ValueLand$616,000Additions$415,000Total$1,031,000
Tax Record2026$11,040 ($920 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt2,120 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,540 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt580 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area180 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954ZoningNR3CountyKINGAPN149280-0240

Schools near 4948 Southwest Forney Street

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Genesee Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Madison Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Seattle High School
Public9 to 12

Pathfinder K-8
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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