542 N 79th St is a 1,060 square foot house on a 4,500 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on July 26, 1977 for $36,500. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $808,615.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
4,500 sq ftLot Size
$763Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$808,615
$772K since sold in July 1977$2,000 since September
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Estimate history
This home's estimate is 2.7% higher than the average sale price ($787K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 16, 2018 • Active
Single-family/duplex furnace
Replace an oil furnace with a new gas furnace.
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,060
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
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 ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,060
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,060
Building Sq. Ft: 2,120
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: DAWSONS ADD 35 & W 15 FT OF 36 PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 35-36
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,500
Legal Lot Number: 35
Legal Block Number: 1
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.1033
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.: 1,060
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 192330 0235
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Ingraham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Lifestyle
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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$769,000 – $930,000
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