King County property record for 541 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,417 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 192380-0145 |
| Primary APN | 192380-0145 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,020 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 192380014501 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 541 N 78TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | DAWSONS 2ND ADD PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 5 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAWSONS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
541 N 78th St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2021.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 732 16TH STREET PL NW, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-5178 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021677 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000677 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 541 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000000677 |
| Map Reference | VOL 20 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210819000677 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,605.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 732 16TH STREET PL NW, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-5178 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 541 N 78th St was $8,417.
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 | $8,417.00 | ||
| 2025 | $800,000 (+3.49%) Land $520,000 Building $280,000 | $800,000 (+3.49%) Land $520,000 Building $280,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,573.00 | $773,000 Land $620,000 Building $153,000 | $773,000 Land $620,000 Building $153,000 |
| 2022 | $7,136.00 | $816,000 Land $546,000 Building $270,000 | $816,000 Land $546,000 Building $270,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 541 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 541 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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