4897 Forest Avenue SE

Architectural Elegance Meets Everyday Livability in Coveted Westside Location

Tucked into a quiet street in one of the Westside’s most desirable neighborhoods, this architecturally award-winning home is a masterclass in thoughtful design, gracious living, and modern luxury. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an expansive blend of formal and informal living spaces, this home effortlessly adapts to life’s many rhythms—from quiet mornings to vibrant gatherings.

At the heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen designed for connection and creativity. Reimagined with a 13-foot island, custom cabinetry, bespoke lighting, and premium appliances, it flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas—perfect for entertaining or cooking holiday meals with friends and family.

The luxurious primary suite is a true retreat, fully remodeled with spa-style finishes, dual back-to-back vanities, radiant heated floors, and a walk-in shower designed with stature and comfort in mind. A cozy window seat, custom shelving, and a jaw-dropping walk-in closet complete the space. Two staircases lead to upper-level bedrooms, while the lower level offers flexible living with a bonus/media room, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious office.

Outdoors, serenity meets functionality. Overlook lush green space and forested ravines from your large, newly reinforced entertainment deck—where sun-soaked mornings and starlit evenings await. A private playground, garden areas, and multiple "rain-safe" deck corners make the exterior just as livable as the interior.

Notable upgrades include:
– Colleen Knowles designed redesign of kitchen/dining/family/living room to open the space including removal of walls and direct access from the kitchen to all of the entertaining space. Everything was designed custom to the home and space, bespoke cabinetry, cultivated lighting fixtures. This includes new wood flooring in the kitchen and dining area as well as the living room space.
– Whole-home interior and exterior repainting
– Newer carpets and hardwood flooring
– Full remodels of all bathrooms
– New upscale front entry and several window replacements
– New gutter and drainage systems
– Garage wired for EV charging + portable generator ready for power outages
– Redesigned railings, refreshed playground, and more

This home is as practical as it is beautiful—with exceptional storage, multiple entertainment zones, and intimate spaces for remote work, reading, and relaxation.
Whether you're hosting a poker night, sipping coffee in the sun-drenched breakfast nook with your pups, or watching the rain from your covered deck, this home was designed for real life—and the best parts of it.

Builder: Martin Kaplan | Architecture with heart and distinction.

Designer: Colleen Knowles | Innovative Design | Exceptional Service

Contractor: Craftside Construction

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