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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,080 sqft$697/sqft
4955 SW Forney St, Seattle, WA 98116
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,000 sq ftLot Size
1994Year Built
$697/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Unmatched privacy in West Seattle. This beautiful remodeled home is nestled up to Schmitz Park providing a unique setting for a secluded outdoor space. Inside you’ll enjoy the open concept kitchen, dining and living rooms that overlook the backyard/park enhanced with stainless steel appliances, waterfall countertops, and hardwood floors. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, a laundry room and 2 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a custom walk in closet and large ensuite bathroom enhanced...Unmatched privacy in West Seattle. This beautiful remodeled home is nestled up to Schmitz Park providing a unique setting for a secluded outdoor space. Inside you’ll enjoy the open concept kitchen, dining and living rooms that overlook the backyard/park enhanced with stainless steel appliances, waterfall countertops, and hardwood floors. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, a laundry room and 2 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a custom walk in closet and large ensuite bathroom enhanced with a dual shower, soaker tub, and skylights providing beautiful natural light. Enjoy the outdoors from the large deck off of the primary bedroom or through the outdoor living space with heaters, stone fireplace, and tv. Pre- inspected!
  • Listed by: J R Rummel 253.569.9302 jeffrummel@gmail.com • STM Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/12/2024 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2241437

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,325,000

Avg days on market

4

Sale-to-list ratio

107.8%

Seattle, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 4955 Southwest Forney Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,571 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Admiral
  • School District: Seattle
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Offers Review Date: 06-02-2024
  • Entry Date: 05-28-2024
  • Energy Source: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Irrigation, Patio, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 140 - West Seattle
  • Elementary School: Genesee Hill Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Madison Mid
  • High School: West Seattle High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: SW Admiral Wy - turn south onto 49th AVE SW - Right onto SW Forney ST - Last house on left
  • Bus Route Number: 56, 57
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway Parking, Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 2
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Hardwood, Bath Off Primary, Security System, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace
  • Water Heater Location: Garage
  • Room and Floor: Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Family Room-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Primary Bedroom-Second, Bathroom Full-Second, Utility Room-Second, Bedroom-Second, Entry Hall-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Family Room, Bathroom Half, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Utility Room, Bedroom, Entry Hall
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: SecuritySystem, PartiallyFenced
  • Accessibility Features: Smart Technology
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City of Seattle
  • Water Company: City of Seattle
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1994
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 1492800265
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2080
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2080
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 2080.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 4955 Southwest Forney Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 12, 2024

Sold

NWMLS #2241437

$1,450,000
Aug 2, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538366641

$1,450,000

+9.1% / yr

Jun 2, 2024

Pending

NWMLS #2241437

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/12/2024

Sold

NWMLS #2241437

$1,450,000
08/02/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538366641

$1,450,000

+9.1% / yr

06/02/2024

Pending

NWMLS #2241437

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

Public Records for 4955 Southwest Forney Street

Taxable ValueLand$557,000Additions$599,000Total$1,156,000
Tax Record2026$12,182 ($1,015 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,080 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,080 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994Year Renovated1994ZoningNR3CountyKINGAPN149280-0265

Schools near 4955 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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