King County property record for 12003 79th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,141 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $572,571 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,929 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 765700-0200 |
| Primary APN | 765700-0200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,660 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Lot Area | 9,141 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 765700020009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12003 79TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98178-4410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SEATTLE HEIGHTS ADD & POR VAC ALLEY PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 20 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 23 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEATTLE HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 26001 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11335 82ND AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-3225 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| May 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025326 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000775 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12003 79TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-4410 |
| Document Number | 0000000825 |
| Map Reference | VOL 19 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220207000825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,319.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20510 SE CAMERON AVE, BEND, OR 97702-3768 |
| Document Number | 0000000826 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220207000826 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 12003 79TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-4410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001558 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170501001558 |
| Name | SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CERRITOS, CA 90703 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Unified School District | Renton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,929.00 (+2.88%) | ||
| 2025 | $569,000 (-2.74%) Land $338,000 Building $231,000 | $569,000 (-2.74%) Land $338,000 Building $231,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,735.00 (+7.62%) | $585,000 (+1.56%) Land $356,000 Building $229,000 | $585,000 (+1.56%) Land $356,000 Building $229,000 |
| 2022 | $6,258.00 | $576,000 Land $220,000 Building $356,000 | $576,000 Land $220,000 Building $356,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SKYWAY WATER & SEWER serves 12,036 people · EPA ID WA5338800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 532 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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