King County property record for 739 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $11,400 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 379700-1385 |
| Primary APN | 379700-1385 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,690 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Basement Area | 220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Deck Area | 310 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 379700138504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 739 N 78TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | KAUFMANS ADD TO GREEN LAKE CIRCLE PLAT BLOCK: 6 PLAT LOT: 8 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | KAUFMANS ADD TO GREEN LAKE CIRCLE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
739 N 78th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2003.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 739 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLY BANK |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20011380 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000357 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 739 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000386 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211230000386 |
| Name | ALLY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 739 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000197 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170307000197 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $11,400.00 (+15.6%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,101,000 (+7.73%) Land $520,000 Building $581,000 | $1,101,000 (+7.73%) Land $520,000 Building $581,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,862.00 (+6.46%) | $1,022,000 (-5.19%) Land $620,000 Building $402,000 | $1,022,000 (-5.19%) Land $620,000 Building $402,000 |
| 2022 | $9,264.00 | $1,078,000 Land $546,000 Building $532,000 | $1,078,000 Land $546,000 Building $532,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 739 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 739 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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