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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,000 sqft$408/sqft
4954 SW Forney St, Seattle, WA 98116
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,000 sq ftLot Size
1954Year Built
$408/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Private Admiral location on a dead end street. Formal living room with stone faced fireplace. Formal dining room with mahogany built-ins & slider to private patio. Hidden den/office with mahogany built-ins. The updated bath has granite tile. The kitchen was updated with newer cabinets, white appliances, & slab granite counter. Hardwoods & custom mahogany paneling on the main floor. The unfinished basement has a framed-in family room with fireplace, laundry area with sink, plenty of storage, and piped...Private Admiral location on a dead end street. Formal living room with stone faced fireplace. Formal dining room with mahogany built-ins & slider to private patio. Hidden den/office with mahogany built-ins. The updated bath has granite tile. The kitchen was updated with newer cabinets, white appliances, & slab granite counter. Hardwoods & custom mahogany paneling on the main floor. The unfinished basement has a framed-in family room with fireplace, laundry area with sink, plenty of storage, and piped in bath. Great outdoor fireplace. One block from the nature trails at Schmitz Preserve Park. Close to schools, shops and restaurants. Good bones, with a little TLC this would be an awesome home.
  • Listed by: Jeffrey Menday 206.522.5500 seattle@northwestrealtors.com • RE/MAX Northwest Realtors
Listing closed: 11/05/2021 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1840839

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$895,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

104.8%

Seattle, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 4954 Southwest Forney Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,493 / 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: 10-07-2021
  • Energy Source: Electric,Oil
  • 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: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Patio
  • Area: 140 - West Seattle
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: From California, turn west onto SW Hanford St, South on 49th Ave SW, then West on SW Forney St. Home at the end on your right.
  • Bus Route Number: 57
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2021
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • 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
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Den/Office-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Utility Room, Den/Office
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Seattle City Light
  • Sewer Company: Seattle PUD
  • Water Company: Seattle PUD
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Oil
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Oil
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: SF5000
  • Lot Topography: Terraces
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 23
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Alley, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 1492800249
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2000
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1190
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 810
  • Building Area Total: 2000.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 4954 Southwest Forney Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1840839

$815,000
Oct 26, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476106903

$815,000
Oct 10, 2021

Pending

NWMLS #1840839

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1840839

$815,000
10/26/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476106903

$815,000
10/10/2021

Pending

NWMLS #1840839

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

Public Records for 4954 Southwest Forney Street

Taxable ValueLand$616,000Additions$297,000Total$913,000
Tax Record2026$9,871 ($823 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,190 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,190 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954ZoningNR3CountyKINGAPN149280-0249

Schools near 4954 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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