King County property record for 134 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,090 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $994,999 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $10,567 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 164650-0870 |
| Primary APN | 164650-0870 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,270 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Lot Area | 3,090 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 164650087004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 134 N 78TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | CLOVERDALE ADD & SUPL PLAT BLOCK: 4 PLAT LOT: 9 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLOVERDALE ADD & SUPL |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 134 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022776 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 14, 1990 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009171086 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 134 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000142 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220923000142 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45245 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 134 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4608 |
| Document Number | 0000000776 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220812000776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $16,815.98 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4608 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 134 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002867 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210315002867 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 17, 2051 |
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Seattle City |
| Unified School District | Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,567.00 (+13.61%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,017,000 (+5.83%) Land $528,000 Building $489,000 | $1,017,000 (+5.83%) Land $528,000 Building $489,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,301.00 (+12.53%) | $961,000 (+0.63%) Land $467,000 Building $494,000 | $961,000 (+0.63%) Land $467,000 Building $494,000 |
| 2022 | $8,265.00 | $955,000 Land $405,000 Building $550,000 | $955,000 Land $405,000 Building $550,000 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1982 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (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 1,119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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