Google street view image for 121 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Off market dec 1988 for $110K

$1,173,938

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $802/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,880

sq ft

121 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

About this home

121 N 78th St is a 1,880 square foot house on a 4,635 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 01, 1988 for $110,000. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $1,173,938.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

4,635 sq ftLot Size

$624Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,173,938

$1.1M since sold in December 1988$11K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 22.1% higher than the average sale price ($962K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$965,000
A
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SOLD BY REDFIN SEP 30, 2026
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B
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150 NW 84th St, Seattle, WA 98117
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SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,291,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$950,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,021 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 26, 2026
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E
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SOLD SEP 18, 2026
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F
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Market trends in Greenwood, WA

Last updated September 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 121 N 78th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,332 (+127.0%)

$729,000 + $543,000

$1,272,000

2025

$5,872 (−43.6%)

$729,000 + $543,000

$1,272,000

2024

$10,411 (+2.1%)

$644,000 + $558,000

$1,202,000

2023

$10,198 (+3.4%)

$591,000 + $499,000

$1,090,000

2022

$9,860 (+4.5%)

$558,000 + $635,000

$1,193,000

2021

$9,439 (−3.5%)

$530,000 + $532,000

$1,062,000

2020

$9,781 (+13.5%)

$367,000 + $597,000

$964,000

2019

$8,617 (−2.7%)

$391,000 + $601,000

$992,000

2018

$8,860 (+17.6%)

$391,000 + $601,000

$992,000

2017

$7,535 (+8.0%)

$352,000 + $536,000

$888,000

2016

$6,977 (+21.5%)

$308,000 + $471,000

$779,000

2015

$5,742 (−1.7%)

$275,000 + $429,000

$704,000

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 (+10.7%)

$220,000 + $276,000

$496,000

2010

$4,496 (−6.4%)

$195,000 + $284,000

$479,000

2009

$4,801

$230,000 + $352,000

$582,000

Tax history for 121 N 78th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,332 (+127.0%)

$729,000 + $543,000

$1,272,000

2025

$5,872 (−43.6%)

$729,000 + $543,000

$1,272,000

2024

$10,411 (+2.1%)

$644,000 + $558,000

$1,202,000

2023

$10,198 (+3.4%)

$591,000 + $499,000

$1,090,000

2022

$9,860 (+4.5%)

$558,000 + $635,000

$1,193,000

2021

$9,439 (−3.5%)

$530,000 + $532,000

$1,062,000

2020

$9,781 (+13.5%)

$367,000 + $597,000

$964,000

2019

$8,617 (−2.7%)

$391,000 + $601,000

$992,000

2018

$8,860 (+17.6%)

$391,000 + $601,000

$992,000

2017

$7,535 (+8.0%)

$352,000 + $536,000

$888,000

2016

$6,977 (+21.5%)

$308,000 + $471,000

$779,000

2015

$5,742 (−1.7%)

$275,000 + $429,000

$704,000

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 (+10.7%)

$220,000 + $276,000

$496,000

2010

$4,496 (−6.4%)

$195,000 + $284,000

$479,000

2009

$4,801

$230,000 + $352,000

$582,000

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

Permits

Oct 6, 2023 • Final

Side sewer

Perform spot repairs and pipe lining on a side sewer. No work will be performed in the right of way.

Plumbing

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: 720

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 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: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CLOVERDALE ADD & SUPL
Living Sq. Ft: 1,880
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,100
Building Sq. Ft: 2,600
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: CLOVERDALE ADD & SUPL E 1/2 OF 27 ALL 28 PLAT BLOCK: 3 PLAT LOT: 27-28

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 290
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,635
Legal Lot Number: 27
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: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,880
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,635 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 164650 0740

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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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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

$1.12M – $1.35M

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