King County property record for 514 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $880,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,369 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 192380-0095 |
| Primary APN | 192380-0095 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 830 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 830 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 830 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 270 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 192380009501 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 514 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 PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 14 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAWSONS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 SILVERADO DR, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-5726 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20211695 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 514 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4706 |
| Document Number | 0000001695 |
| Map Reference | VOL 20 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210812001695 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $14,769.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 512 SILVERADO DR, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-5726 |
| Document Number | 0000001696 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210812001696 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 514 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210429002810 |
| Name | BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $10,369.00 (+17.39%) | ||
| 2025 | $997,000 (+9.56%) Land $520,000 Building $477,000 | $997,000 (+9.56%) Land $520,000 Building $477,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,833.00 (+6.24%) | $910,000 (-5.31%) Land $620,000 Building $290,000 | $910,000 (-5.31%) Land $620,000 Building $290,000 |
| 2022 | $8,314.00 | $961,000 Land $546,000 Building $415,000 | $961,000 Land $546,000 Building $415,000 |
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 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.
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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