King County property record for 12033 79th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,467 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $7,538 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 765700-0175 |
| Primary APN | 765700-0175 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,320 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Basement Area | 790 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Lot Area | 7,467 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 765700017500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12033 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: 15 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 23 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEATTLE HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 26001 |
Source: King County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12037 79TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-4410 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006503 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000873 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,538.00 (+2.95%) | ||
| 2025 | $622,000 (-2.66%) Land $310,000 Building $312,000 | $622,000 (-2.66%) Land $310,000 Building $312,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,322.00 (+43.06%) | $639,000 (+37.42%) Land $327,000 Building $312,000 | $639,000 (+37.42%) Land $327,000 Building $312,000 |
| 2022 | $5,118.00 | $465,000 Land $210,000 Building $255,000 | $465,000 Land $210,000 Building $255,000 |
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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