King County property record for 508 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,830 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $880,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $10,963 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 192380-0105 |
| Primary APN | 192380-0105 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,830 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,610 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 310 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 192380010509 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 508 N 78TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | DAWSONS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAWSONS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-17 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
508 N 78th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181193 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 24, 1987 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003170454 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 508 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220308001849 |
| Name | BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 3, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 508 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4706 |
| Document Number | 0000002024 |
| Map Reference | VOL 20 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20210208002024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 N 78TH ST, 508, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4706 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4706 |
| Document Number | 0000002025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210208002025 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 508 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4706 |
| Document Number | 0000001193 |
| Map Reference | VOL 20 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180801001193 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15,669.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 508 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4706 |
| Document Number | 0000001194 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180801001194 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 508 N 78th St was $10,963.
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 | $10,963.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,033,000 (+10.6%) Land $744,000 Building $289,000 | $1,033,000 (+10.6%) Land $744,000 Building $289,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,279.00 | $934,000 Land $795,000 Building $139,000 | $934,000 Land $795,000 Building $139,000 |
| 2022 | $8,693.00 | $986,000 Land $700,000 Building $286,000 | $986,000 Land $700,000 Building $286,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 508 N 78th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 508 N 78th 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 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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