Google street view image for 117 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Off market jun 2004 for $432K

$1,384,837

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,675/mo

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3 ba

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2,790

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117 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

About this home

117 N 78th St is a 2,790 square foot house on a 4,635 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 28, 2004 for $432,500. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $1,384,837.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

4,635 sq ftLot Size

$496Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,384,837

$952K since sold in June 2004$44K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 5.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.47M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,615,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,900 sq ft
321 NW 78th St, Seattle, WA 98117
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SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,700,000
B
5 beds3 baths2,893 sq ft
614 NW 74th St, Seattle, WA 98117
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SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$1,262,625
C
4 beds3 baths2,380 sq ft
7209 2nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117
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SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$1,060,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,170 sq ft
507 N 81st St, Seattle, WA 98103
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SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,645,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,270 sq ft
342 NW 76th St, Seattle, WA 98117
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SOLD APR 23, 2026
$1,515,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,230 sq ft
339 NW 77th St, Seattle, WA 98117
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Market trends in Greenwood, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.9%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$747K

$33K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 117 N 78th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,371 (+13.5%)

$729,000 + $547,000

$1,276,000

2025

$11,780 (+12.8%)

$729,000 + $547,000

$1,276,000

2024

$10,447 (+2.1%)

$644,000 + $562,000

$1,206,000

2023

$10,230 (+3.4%)

$591,000 + $503,000

$1,094,000

2022

$9,896 (+2.1%)

$558,000 + $639,000

$1,197,000

2021

$9,690 (−3.5%)

$530,000 + $536,000

$1,066,000

2020

$10,039 (+13.4%)

$367,000 + $624,000

$991,000

2019

$8,849 (−2.7%)

$391,000 + $629,000

$1,020,000

2018

$9,099 (+17.6%)

$391,000 + $629,000

$1,020,000

2017

$7,739 (+8.0%)

$352,000 + $561,000

$913,000

2016

$7,166 (+24.8%)

$308,000 + $493,000

$801,000

2015

$5,742 (−1.7%)

$275,000 + $449,000

$724,000

2014

$5,840 (+11.4%)

$234,000 + $356,000

$590,000

2013

$5,244 (+1.3%)

$216,000 + $328,000

$544,000

2012

$5,176 (+4.0%)

$216,000 + $262,000

$478,000

2011

$4,976 (+9.6%)

$220,000 + $276,000

$496,000

2010

$4,541 (−3.7%)

$195,000 + $289,000

$484,000

2009

$4,713

$230,000 + $341,000

$571,000

Tax history for 117 N 78th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,371 (+13.5%)

$729,000 + $547,000

$1,276,000

2025

$11,780 (+12.8%)

$729,000 + $547,000

$1,276,000

2024

$10,447 (+2.1%)

$644,000 + $562,000

$1,206,000

2023

$10,230 (+3.4%)

$591,000 + $503,000

$1,094,000

2022

$9,896 (+2.1%)

$558,000 + $639,000

$1,197,000

2021

$9,690 (−3.5%)

$530,000 + $536,000

$1,066,000

2020

$10,039 (+13.4%)

$367,000 + $624,000

$991,000

2019

$8,849 (−2.7%)

$391,000 + $629,000

$1,020,000

2018

$9,099 (+17.6%)

$391,000 + $629,000

$1,020,000

2017

$7,739 (+8.0%)

$352,000 + $561,000

$913,000

2016

$7,166 (+24.8%)

$308,000 + $493,000

$801,000

2015

$5,742 (−1.7%)

$275,000 + $449,000

$724,000

2014

$5,840 (+11.4%)

$234,000 + $356,000

$590,000

2013

$5,244 (+1.3%)

$216,000 + $328,000

$544,000

2012

$5,176 (+4.0%)

$216,000 + $262,000

$478,000

2011

$4,976 (+9.6%)

$220,000 + $276,000

$496,000

2010

$4,541 (−3.7%)

$195,000 + $289,000

$484,000

2009

$4,713

$230,000 + $341,000

$571,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Aug 13, 2025 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install underground electrical circuits and a feeder to provide power to a one-story detached accessory building.

ADU

Electrical

Oct 19, 2022 • Final

Refrigeration

Install a Mitsubishi heat pump.

Heat pump

HVAC

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 940
Basement Finish: Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 3/4 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CLOVERDALE ADD & SUPL
Living Sq. Ft: 2,790
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,170
Building Sq. Ft: 2,790
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: CLOVERDALE ADD & SUPL 26 & W 1/2 OF 27 PLAT BLOCK: 3 PLAT LOT: 26-27

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 260
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,635
Legal Lot Number: 26
Legal Block Number: 3
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.1064
Zoning Code: NR3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY(RES USE/ZONE)

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,790
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,635 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 164650 0730

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Greenwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Robert Eagle Staff Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Ballard High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 86° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.32M – $1.59M

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