King County property record for 706 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (Oct 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $9,550 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 379700-0655 |
| Primary APN | 379700-0655 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,110 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,390 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 379700065509 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 706 N 78TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | KAUFMANS ADD TO GREEN LAKE CIRCLE E 20 FT OF 22 & W 20 FT OF 23 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | KAUFMANS ADD TO GREEN LAKE CIRCLE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22-23 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
706 N 78th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: King County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8306 STONE AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4417 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199110290555 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10 / 89 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 706 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4731 |
| Document Number | 0000000108 |
| Map Reference | VOL 10 PG 89 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211105000108 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 706 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4731 |
| Document Number | 0000000067 |
| Map Reference | VOL 10 PG 89 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211102000067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 706 N 78th St was $9,550, up 26.5% from the year before.
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 | $9,550.00 (+26.47%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,551.00 | $901,000 (+19.02%) Land $669,000 Building $232,000 | $901,000 (+19.02%) Land $669,000 Building $232,000 |
| 2024 | $7,551.00 | $757,000 Land $756,000 Building $1,000 | $757,000 Land $756,000 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $6,942.00 | $792,000 Land $666,000 Building $126,000 | $792,000 Land $666,000 Building $126,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 706 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 706 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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