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

King County property record for 720 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,970 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$555,300 (Mar 2005)
Tax Bill$13,794 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2019 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN379700-0685

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN379700-0685
Alternative APN
  • 379700068503

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,970 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,490 sqft
1st Floor Area1,210 sqft
Upper Floors Area760 sqft
Basement Area520 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1908
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area470 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area80 sqft
Deck Area160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number379700068503
Street Address720 N 78TH ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98103-4731
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionKAUFMANS ADD TO GREEN LAKE CIRCLE
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionKAUFMANS ADD TO GREEN LAKE CIRCLE
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number27-28
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract2800

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address720 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4731
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Dec 20, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BOEING EMPS CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 30, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20052096
Last Transfer DateMar 1, 2012
Transfer Doc0000001565
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address720 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4731
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 2, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000993
DateNov 19, 2021
Instrument20211119000993
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term348 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address720 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4731
Document Number0000000062
Instrument DateDec 20, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 30, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address720 N 78TH ST SEATTLE WA 981034731, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4731

Mortgage

Document Number0000000062
DateMar 13, 2020
Instrument202003130062
Lender
NameBOEING EMPS CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98124-9750
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueMar 12, 2045
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$13,794.00 (+8.46%)
2025$1,309,000 (+0.85%) Land $788,000 Building $521,000$1,309,000 (+0.85%) Land $788,000 Building $521,000
2024$12,718.00 (+7.75%)$1,298,000 (-5.19%) Land $824,000 Building $474,000$1,298,000 (-5.19%) Land $824,000 Building $474,000
2022$11,803.00$1,369,000 Land $725,000 Building $644,000$1,369,000 Land $725,000 Building $644,000

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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