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

King County property record for 515 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 950 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Jan 1993)
Tax Bill$8,160 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Mortgage
Feb 2018 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN192380-0195

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN192380-0195
Alternative APN
  • 192380019500

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area950 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,900 sqft
1st Floor Area950 sqft
Basement Area790 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number192380019500
Street Address515 N 78TH ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98103-4705
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionDAWSONS 2ND ADD PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 14
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionDAWSONS 2ND ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract2800

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address515 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC
Feb 28, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ON Q FINANCIAL INC
Feb 28, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 6, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 6, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number19931120915
Deed Book / Page20 / 81
Last Transfer DateFeb 13, 2018
Transfer Doc0000000659
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address515 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000841
DateJun 10, 2020
Instrument20200610000841
Lender
NameZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLEAWOOD, KS 66211
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

February 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateFeb 28, 2018
Property Address515 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705
Document Number0000000660
Map ReferenceVOL 20 PG 81
Instrument DateFeb 13, 2018
Instrument20180228000660
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address515 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705

Mortgage

Document Number0000000661
DateFeb 28, 2018
Instrument20180228000661
Lender
NameON Q FINANCIAL INC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2048

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateFeb 28, 2018
Property Address515 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705
Document Number0000000659
Instrument DateFeb 13, 2018
Instrument201802280659
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address515 N 78TH ST SEATTLE WA 981034705, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$8,160.00 (+13.4%)
2025$774,000 (+5.74%) Land $520,000 Building $254,000$774,000 (+5.74%) Land $520,000 Building $254,000
2024$7,196.00 (+6.03%)$732,000 (-5.3%) Land $620,000 Building $112,000$732,000 (-5.3%) Land $620,000 Building $112,000
2022$6,787.00$773,000 Land $546,000 Building $227,000$773,000 Land $546,000 Building $227,000

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 1,119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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