King County property record for 550 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,250 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $134,948 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $591 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 192380-0005 |
| Primary APN | 192380-0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 192380000500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 550 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 S 40 FT |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAWSONS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2-3 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 550 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4706 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 550 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4706 |
| Document Number | 0000000600 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 17544 MIDVALE AVE N #LL SHORELINE WA 981334921, LL, SHORELINE, WA 98133-4921 |
| Document Number | 0000000600 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201906060600 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1011 PLUM ST SE, OLYMPIA, WA 98501-1530 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $825,000 (+5.5%) Land $595,000 Building $230,000 | $825,000 (+5.5%) Land $595,000 Building $230,000 | |
| 2024 | $591.00 (+17.03%) Additional exemption filed | $782,000 (-5.21%) Land $680,000 Building $102,000 | $782,000 (-5.21%) Land $680,000 Building $102,000 |
| 2022 | $505.00 Additional exemption filed | $825,000 Land $599,000 Building $226,000 | $825,000 Land $599,000 Building $226,000 |
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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