King County property record for 509 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,970 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $795,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $11,982 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 192380-0205 |
| Primary APN | 192380-0205 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,970 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,080 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 110 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 192380020508 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 N 78TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| 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 | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-17 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
509 N 78th St, a condominium, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2026.
Source: King County records, as of April 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GENERATIONS HOME LOANS LLC |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CAPITAL FUND I LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20260217919 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 509 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000000919 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20251203000860 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260217000919 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/OR, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OR WA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $13,211.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000000920 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260217000920 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 509 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000000667 |
| Map Reference | VOL 403 PG 10-12 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260129000667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $28,480.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000000668 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260129000668 |
| Name | GENERATIONS HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 509 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000000336 |
| Map Reference | VOL 20 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230824000336 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 509 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000000628 |
| Map Reference | VOL 20 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220907000628 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,633.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5306 8TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-3615 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000000629 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220907000629 |
| Name | CAPITAL FUND I LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98103 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 N 78th St was $11,982.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of December 26, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,982.00 | ||
| 2024 | $11,982.00 (+59.25%) | $1,228,000 Land $795,000 Building $433,000 | $1,228,000 Land $795,000 Building $433,000 |
| 2023 | $7,524.00 | ||
| 2022 | $7,524.00 | $842,000 Land $700,000 Building $142,000 | $842,000 Land $700,000 Building $142,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 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 509 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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