Listed by Charles Mortimer • Redfin. Bought with Rain Town Realty + JPAR.
Sold on jun 2026
$830,000
3
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,000
sq ft
520 N 79th St, Seattle, WA 98103
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About this home
Come experience this charming 3 bedroom bungalow located in the heart of Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. Step inside to find rich hardwood floors, an open-concept living and dining area, remodeled kitchen optimized for effortless entertaining, and a cozy new high efficiency wood-burning stove for those crisp Seattle evenings. The layout features two generous private bedrooms, a bedroom/office and one full bathroom, with natural light flooding the home via a sunny, south-facing front yard. The rear of the property features paved alley access and a massive, detached two-car garage equipped with lofted storage, perfect for a workshop or conversion to an ADU. Modern home updates include air conditioning, new double pane vinyl windows, and upgraded electrical system. Walking distance from top-tier dining, coffee shops, shopping & the iconic Green Lake loop trail. Don't miss the opportunity to own a single family home in a classic Seattle location for the price of a townhome.
Est. $3,140 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 520 N 79th St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Jun 22, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2523288
$830,000
$830/sq ft
Jun 1, 2026
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2523288
—
May 14, 2026
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2523288
$830,000
$830/sq ft
Jul 14, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1786018
$749,900
$750/sq ft
Jun 14, 2021
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1786018
—
Jun 9, 2021
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1786018
$749,900
$750/sq ft
Dec 31, 1984
Sold
Public Records
$68,500
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,793 (+11.7%)
$520,000 + $217,000
$737,000
2025
$6,976 (+2.6%)
$520,000 + $217,000
$737,000
2024
$6,799 (+3.3%)
$620,000 + $88,000
$708,000
2023
$6,585 (+8.3%)
$611,000 + $80,000
$691,000
2022
$6,081 (+4.7%)
$546,000 + $202,000
$748,000
2021
$5,807 (−2.6%)
$477,000 + $157,000
$634,000
2020
$5,960 (+18.7%)
$398,000 + $176,000
$574,000
2019
$5,021 (−1.9%)
$310,000 + $248,000
$558,000
2018
$5,121 (+15.9%)
$310,000 + $248,000
$558,000
2017
$4,419 (+6.0%)
$276,000 + $221,000
$497,000
2016
$4,169 (+12.6%)
$248,000 + $194,000
$442,000
2015
$3,702 (+3.2%)
$230,000 + $178,000
$408,000
2014
$3,586 (−1.4%)
$209,000 + $161,000
$370,000
2013
$3,636 (+3.6%)
$184,000 + $141,000
$325,000
2012
$3,509 (+6.8%)
$208,000 + $117,000
$325,000
2011
$3,285 (+7.1%)
$208,000 + $113,000
$321,000
2010
$3,067 (−5.8%)
$208,000 + $113,000
$321,000
2009
$3,255
$245,000 + $143,000
$388,000
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,000
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
King County
APN
192330 0185
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.
Feb 25, 2025 • Final
Electrical permit: over the counter
Install a new electrical sub-panel and additional circuits in a garage.
Electrical
Apr 10, 2023 • Final
Single-family/duplex furnace
Provide and install a wood burning stove.
Gas
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
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 1
# of Showers: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Ductless, Radiant
Has Cooling
Interior Features
Interior Features: Fireplace, Skylight(s), Water Heater
Site Features: Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Shop
Lot Features: Alley, Drought Resistant Landscape, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.0689
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,976
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Power Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Water Heater Type: Electric
Internet Connected: Century Link
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Seattle
Location Information
Directions: From 99, turn west onto N 80th St., turn left onto Fremont Ave. N. (second stop light), then turn right onto N 79th St. The house is a little over half way down the block on your right.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 192330 0185
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Green Information
Direction Faces: South
Power Production Type: Electric
Home Information
Living Area: 1,000
Calculated Square Footage: 1000
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist - Buyer to Verify
Building Area Total: 1000
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Security Features: Fully Fenced
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Ingraham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
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