King County property record for 942 N 79th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,610 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,527 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 379700-0205 |
| Primary APN | 379700-0205 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,790 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Lot Area | 2,610 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 379700020504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 942 N 79TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | KAUFMANS ADD TO GREEN LAKE CIRCLE LESS POR E OF LN BEG ON S LN AT PT 28.63 FT E OF SW COR TH N TO PT ON N LN 27.56 FT E OF NW COR PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 35 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | KAUFMANS ADD TO GREEN LAKE CIRCLE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
942 N 79th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 942 N 79TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172159 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 942 N 79TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4714 |
| Document Number | 0000002159 |
| Map Reference | VOL10 PG89 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170228002159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | NEXTITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 942 N 79TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4714 |
| Document Number | 0000002160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170228002160 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 942 N 79th St was $9,527.
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 | $9,527.00 | ||
| 2025 | $912,000 (+17.98%) Land $429,000 Building $483,000 | $912,000 (+17.98%) Land $429,000 Building $483,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,573.00 | $773,000 Land $476,000 Building $297,000 | $773,000 Land $476,000 Building $297,000 |
| 2022 | $7,000.00 | $816,000 Land $419,000 Building $397,000 | $816,000 Land $419,000 Building $397,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 942 N 79th 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 942 N 79th 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 967 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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