King County property record for 1359 N 79th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,610 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $810,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $10,382 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 940280-0060 |
| Primary APN | 940280-0060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Lot Area | 3,610 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 940280006005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1359 N 79TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4845 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | WILCOXS ADD E 38 FT PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 12 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILCOXS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
1359 N 79th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2012.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1359 N 79TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4845 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122809 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009110460 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1359 N 79TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000889 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210802000889 |
| Name | BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jul 28, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1359 N 79TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000950 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200414000950 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DRAPER, UT 84020 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1359 N 79th St was $10,382.
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 | $10,382.00 | ||
| 2025 | $985,000 (+8.24%) Land $582,000 Building $403,000 | $985,000 (+8.24%) Land $582,000 Building $403,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,958.00 | $910,000 Land $540,000 Building $370,000 | $910,000 Land $540,000 Building $370,000 |
| 2022 | $8,427.00 | $975,000 Land $482,000 Building $493,000 | $975,000 Land $482,000 Building $493,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1359 N 79th 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 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.
The area around 1359 N 79th 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | 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 967 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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