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1153 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 1153 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.107 acres (4,644 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,375,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$16,046 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN151730-0010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN151730-0010
Alternative APN
  • 151730001006

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,280 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,660 sqft
1st Floor Area980 sqft
Upper Floors Area760 sqft
Basement Area700 sqft
Finished Basement540 sqft
Unfinished Basement160 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area4,644 sqft (0.107 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area220 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number151730001006
Street Address1153 N 78TH ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98103-4811
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionCHAPMANS 2ND ADD PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 2
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionCHAPMANS 2ND ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4018
Census Tract2700

Owner

1153 N 78th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.

Source: King County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address4220 PHINNEY AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7168
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 24, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 27, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2022402
Prior Transfer DateMay 21, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000000316
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateAug 24, 2022
Property Address1153 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4811
Document Number0000000402
Map ReferenceVOL 32 PG 45
Instrument DateAug 19, 2022
Instrument20220824000402
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2022
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$23,580.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4220 PHINNEY AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7168

Mortgage

Document Number0000000403
DateAug 24, 2022
Instrument20220824000403
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1153 N 78th St was $16,046.

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$16,046.00
2025$1,546,000 (+8.26%) Land $768,000 Building $778,000$1,546,000 (+8.26%) Land $768,000 Building $778,000
2024$13,821.00$1,428,000 Land $712,000 Building $716,000$1,428,000 Land $712,000 Building $716,000
2022$12,511.00$1,478,000 Land $636,000 Building $842,000$1,478,000 Land $636,000 Building $842,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1153 N 78th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1990.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1990)
Most Recent ClaimNov 1990 · Severe Storms & Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1153 N 78th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 967 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink
Fiber		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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