2020 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 2020 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	0.03 acres (1,283 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$885,000 (Feb 2023)
Tax Bill	$10,493 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Sale Nov 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`288320-0670`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`288320-0670`
Alternative APN	`288320067003`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	1,440 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,780 sqft
1st Floor Area	550 sqft
2nd Floor Area	550 sqft
Upper Floors Area	340 sqft
Basement Area	40 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Effective Year Built	Effective 2007
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Lot Area	1,283 sqft (0.03 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	300 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	130 sqft
Deck Area	170 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	288320067003
Street Address	2020 N 78TH ST
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98103-4908
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	LR1 (M)
Legal Description	GREEN LAKE HOME ADD REPLAT LOT B SEATTLE SP #3005843 REC #20070426900005 SD SP DAF LOT 2 BLOCK 27 OF SD ADD PLAT BLOCK: 27 PLAT LOT: 2
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	25
Legal Section	06
Legal Subdivision	GREEN LAKE HOME ADD REPLAT
Legal Block	27
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	2700

Owner

2020 N 78th St, a townhouse, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2023.

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2018 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4908
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 16, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD
Nov 29, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UMPQUA BANK
Jul 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 29, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023297
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 22, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001784
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Feb 16, 2023
Property Address	2020 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4908
Document Number	0000000297
Map Reference	DOC 20070426900005
Instrument Date	Feb 13, 2023
Instrument	20230216000297
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 28, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$14,813.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2018 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4908

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	2020 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4908
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 8, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2018 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4908

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000614
Date	Nov 29, 2022
Instrument	20221129000614

Lender

Name	UMPQUA BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ROSEBURG, OR 97470

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	2020 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4908
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CW TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000885
Date	Jul 28, 2020
Instrument	20200728000885

Lender

Name	BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	TUSTIN, CA 92780

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2020 N 78th St was $10,493.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Seattle City
Unified School District	Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$10,493.00
2025		$1,032,000 (-0.96%) Land $343,000 Building $689,000	$1,032,000 (-0.96%) Land $343,000 Building $689,000
2024	$9,834.00	$1,042,000 Land $318,000 Building $724,000	$1,042,000 Land $318,000 Building $724,000
2022	$8,775.00	$1,052,000 Land $284,000 Building $768,000	$1,052,000 Land $284,000 Building $768,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2020 N 78th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2020 N 78th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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