947 N 78th St, #2, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 947 N 78th St, #2, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	1 bd · 1.5 ba · 777 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,001 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$525,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill	$6,363 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2019 Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`609351-0020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`609351-0020`
Alternative APN	`609351002009`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Units	2 Units
Building Area	777 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1911
Effective Year Built	Effective 2017
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,001 sqft (0.138 acres)
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	609351002009
State	WA
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	NR3
Legal Description	947 NORTH 78TH STREET CONDO PCT UND INT 50.00
Legal Range	4
Legal Township	25
Legal Section	6
Legal Subdivision	947 NORTH 78TH STREET
Legal Unit	2
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1017
Census Tract	2800

Owner

947 N 78th St, #2, a condominium, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	947 N 78TH ST, B, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4709
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 5, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI TIAA FSB
Aug 25, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 25, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 25, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 28, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20171052
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	947 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4709
Document Number	0000001302
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 30, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	947 N 78TH ST #B SEATTLE WA 981034709, B, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4709

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001302
Date	Apr 19, 2019
Instrument	201904191302

Lender

Name	TIAA FSB
Address	JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 18, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.12%

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Aug 25, 2017
Property Address	947 N 78TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4709
Document Number	0000001052
Map Reference	VOL290 PG97-99
Instrument Date	Aug 17, 2017
Instrument	20170825001052
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	947 N 78TH ST # B, B, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4709

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001053
Date	Aug 25, 2017
Instrument	20170825001053

Lender

Name	GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 947 N 78th St, #2 was $6,363.

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Seattle City
Unified School District	Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,363.00
2025		$559,000 (-1.06%) Land $387,000 Building $172,000	$559,000 (-1.06%) Land $387,000 Building $172,000
2024	$5,978.00	$565,000 Land $381,000 Building $184,000	$565,000 Land $381,000 Building $184,000
2022	$5,259.00	$563,000 Land $300,000 Building $263,000	$563,000 Land $300,000 Building $263,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 947 N 78th St, #2 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.

Wildfire

The area around 947 N 78th St, #2 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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