Google street view image for 539 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Off market aug 1991 for $112K

$701,210

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $727/mo

•

920

sq ft

539 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

About this home

539 N 78th St is a 920 square foot house on a 3,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 02, 1991 for $112,500. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $701,210.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

3,000 sq ftLot Size

$762Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$701,210

$589K since sold in August 1991$12K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 17.9% lower than the average sale price ($854K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$825,000
A
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SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$767,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
731 N 80th St, Seattle, WA 98103
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SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$734,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,600 sq ft
6823 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
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SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 22, 2026
$830,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
520 N 79th St, Seattle, WA 98103
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,095,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$875,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
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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 539 N 78th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,784 (+12.0%)

$520,000 + $216,000

$736,000

2025

$6,948 (+2.6%)

$520,000 + $216,000

$736,000

2024

$6,772 (+3.3%)

$620,000 + $85,000

$705,000

2023

$6,552 (+8.4%)

$611,000 + $77,000

$688,000

2022

$6,046 (+4.6%)

$546,000 + $198,000

$744,000

2021

$5,779 (−2.4%)

$477,000 + $153,000

$630,000

2020

$5,923 (+22.4%)

$398,000 + $173,000

$571,000

2019

$4,839 (−2.0%)

$310,000 + $226,000

$536,000

2018

$4,939 (+15.9%)

$310,000 + $226,000

$536,000

2017

$4,262 (+6.1%)

$276,000 + $202,000

$478,000

2016

$4,017 (+12.5%)

$248,000 + $177,000

$425,000

2015

$3,572 (+3.1%)

$230,000 + $162,000

$392,000

2014

$3,463 (−10.2%)

$209,000 + $147,000

$356,000

2013

$3,857 (+3.6%)

$184,000 + $129,000

$313,000

2012

$3,722 (+7.0%)

$208,000 + $138,000

$346,000

2011

$3,479 (+7.1%)

$208,000 + $133,000

$341,000

2010

$3,248 (−5.7%)

$208,000 + $133,000

$341,000

2009

$3,446

$245,000 + $167,000

$412,000

Tax history for 539 N 78th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,784 (+12.0%)

$520,000 + $216,000

$736,000

2025

$6,948 (+2.6%)

$520,000 + $216,000

$736,000

2024

$6,772 (+3.3%)

$620,000 + $85,000

$705,000

2023

$6,552 (+8.4%)

$611,000 + $77,000

$688,000

2022

$6,046 (+4.6%)

$546,000 + $198,000

$744,000

2021

$5,779 (−2.4%)

$477,000 + $153,000

$630,000

2020

$5,923 (+22.4%)

$398,000 + $173,000

$571,000

2019

$4,839 (−2.0%)

$310,000 + $226,000

$536,000

2018

$4,939 (+15.9%)

$310,000 + $226,000

$536,000

2017

$4,262 (+6.1%)

$276,000 + $202,000

$478,000

2016

$4,017 (+12.5%)

$248,000 + $177,000

$425,000

2015

$3,572 (+3.1%)

$230,000 + $162,000

$392,000

2014

$3,463 (−10.2%)

$209,000 + $147,000

$356,000

2013

$3,857 (+3.6%)

$184,000 + $129,000

$313,000

2012

$3,722 (+7.0%)

$208,000 + $138,000

$346,000

2011

$3,479 (+7.1%)

$208,000 + $133,000

$341,000

2010

$3,248 (−5.7%)

$208,000 + $133,000

$341,000

2009

$3,446

$245,000 + $167,000

$412,000

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

Permits

Feb 10, 2021 • Final

Single-family/duplex furnace

Replace the gas furnace.

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: 460

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: DAWSONS 2ND ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 920
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 920
Building Sq. Ft: 1,380
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: DAWSONS 2ND ADD PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 6

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,000
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: 2
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.0689
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 920
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 192380 0150
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 10, 2021

Around this home

Schools

Greenwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Robert Eagle Staff Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Ingraham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

8/10

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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, 15 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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$667,000 – $807,000

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Home values near 539 N 78th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
531 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1640 Sq. Ft.	$1,032,222
519 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1190 Sq. Ft.	$947,457

Address	Redfin Estimate
527 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2280 Sq. Ft.	$1,075,230
543 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1660 Sq. Ft.	$1,097,731

Address	Redfin Estimate
523 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 990 Sq. Ft.	$866,682
541 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1140 Sq. Ft.	$799,134

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