King County property record for 545 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,025,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,081 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 192380-0135 |
| Primary APN | 192380-0135 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,080 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 190 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 192380013503 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 545 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: 3 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAWSONS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221189 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000744 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 545 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000001189 |
| Map Reference | VOL 20 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220404001189 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $17,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 545 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000001190 |
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| Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220404001190 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 545 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000000744 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202006100744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 545 N 78TH ST SEATTLE WA 981034705, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 745 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202006100745 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 9, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 545 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000001591 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201712081591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 545 N 78TH ST SEATTLE WA 981034705, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4705 |
| Document Number | 1592 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201712081592 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 7, 2047 |
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 | $9,081.00 (+17.77%) | ||
| 2025 | $867,000 (+10.03%) Land $520,000 Building $347,000 | $867,000 (+10.03%) Land $520,000 Building $347,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,711.00 (+6.12%) | $788,000 (-5.29%) Land $620,000 Building $168,000 | $788,000 (-5.29%) Land $620,000 Building $168,000 |
| 2022 | $7,266.00 | $832,000 Land $546,000 Building $286,000 | $832,000 Land $546,000 Building $286,000 |
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 |
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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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