509 N 78th St

Seattle, WA 98103

$1,595,000
Price
4
Beds
2,226 Sq. Ft.
$717 / Sq. Ft.
2,226
Sq. Ft.
$717
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of a house having yard
a view of a house with a flower garden
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a view of a dining room with furniture and a potted plant
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a large mirror
a living room with furniture and a table
a view of a dining room with furniture
a view of a dining room with furniture
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove top oven a sink a dining table and chairs with wooden floor
a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a sink
a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove sink and cabinets
a kitchen with a sink a stove and cabinets
a view of a backyard
a bathroom with a tub and shower
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bathroom with a shower and toilet
a view of a hallway with wooden floor and windows
a bed room with a bed and a table
a living room with furniture
a view of an empty walk in closet
a view of an empty walk in closet
a room with a bed window and a flat screen tv
a spacious bathroom with a double vanity sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a shower
a view of an entryway with wooden floor
a view of a balcony with chairs
a bedroom with a bed and a dresser
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bedroom with a bed and window
a utility room with dryer and washer
a view of entryway with a deck
a front view of a house with a yard
a view of a house with brick walls and a yard with plants
a view of a balcony with chairs
Listing provided courtesy of Lake & Company

Description

Better than new construction on a peaceful Phinney Ridge street. Owner/builder meticulously rebuilt this house in 2023 as his own house. High end thoughtful touches throughout: high ceilings on main and upper floors (most bedroom doors are 8'), gorgeous engineered hardwoods on both levels, even the stairs. Stunning great room features living rm with gas fireplace, large dining area, & total chef's kitchen with quartz counters, Bertazzoni 6 burner stove/oven, pot-filler, walk-in pantry, etc. 4th BR/office...Better than new construction on a peaceful Phinney Ridge street. Owner/builder meticulously rebuilt this house in 2023 as his own house. High end thoughtful touches throughout: high ceilings on main and upper floors (most bedroom doors are 8'), gorgeous engineered hardwoods on both levels, even the stairs. Stunning great room features living rm with gas fireplace, large dining area, & total chef's kitchen with quartz counters, Bertazzoni 6 burner stove/oven, pot-filler, walk-in pantry, etc. 4th BR/office on main floor. Upper floor has 3 beds, 2 full baths, including an incredible primary suite with its own covered deck. The 2 other bedrooms share a covered balcony. Efficient mini-splits for heating & cooling. Driveway parking off alley.

Property Details for 509 North 78th Street

Community Name
Phinney Ridge
School District
Seattle
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
09-24-2025
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 12/09/2025 02:12 PM

Property Details for 509 North 78th Street

StatusActive
MLS #2432613
Days on Market86
Cumulative Days on Market86
Taxes$11,983 / year
HOA Fees$21 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2023
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,200 SF
CountyKing County

Location

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Building Information for 509 North 78th Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built2023Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,901 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,881

Property Taxes

$999

HOA Dues

$21

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Property Information for 509 North 78th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 32 - Townhouse
  • Building Information: Built On Lot, Detached
  • Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Partially
  • Area: 705 - Ballard/Greenlake
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Effective Year Built Source: See Remarks
  • Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Directions: From I-5 take either 80th or 85th street exits and go west to Greenwood Ave N. Turn left on Greenwood, then a left on N 78th to property on right hand side. Or use GPS.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Home Owner Dues Include: Common Area Maintenance
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 2
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Gas,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • Room and Floor: Den/Office-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Great Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-None, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-None, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Ductless, Heat Pump, Radiant
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Heat Pump, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Tankless/gas
  • Room List: Den/Office, Entry Hall, Great Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 3
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Sewer Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Water Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Special Assessment: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Multi/Split
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • Project Approved By FHA: false
  • Estimated Completion Date: 2023-11-01
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • Letter On File: Duplicate Prop Type
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Owner/builder
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2023
  • Photos Count: 37
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 1923800205
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2226
  • Dwelling Type: Detached
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Square Footage Finished: 2226
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 2226.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Windows
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Parking Space #: 509
  • Number of Stories in Building: 3
  • Number of Access Stairs: 7
  • Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio, Insulated Windows, Primary Bath, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-in Closet
  • Number of Units in Complex: 2
  • Units In Building Total: 1
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No
  • Cats and Dogs: Subject to Restrictions

Property History for 509 North 78th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2437432

$1,595,000—
Oct 30, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2432613

$1,595,000—
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2437432

$1,650,000—
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2432613

$1,650,000—
Sep 8, 2022

Sold

NWMLS #1985184

$760,000—
Sep 1, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497055951

$760,000—
Aug 22, 2022

Pending

NWMLS #1985184

—
Aug 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1985184

$750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2437432

$1,595,000
10/30/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2432613

$1,595,000
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2437432

$1,650,000
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2432613

$1,650,000
09/08/2022

Sold

NWMLS #1985184

$760,000
09/01/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497055951

$760,000
08/22/2022

Pending

NWMLS #1985184

—
08/18/2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1985184

$750,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 509 North 78th Street

Taxable ValueLand$795,000Additions$433,000Total$1,228,000
Tax Record2024$7,838 ($653 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,970 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,970 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2023ZoningNR3CountyKINGAPN192380-0205

Schools near 509 North 78th Street

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Greenwood Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ingraham High School
Public - 9 to 12
Education Service Centers
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Greenwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ingraham High School
Public9 to 12

Education Service Centers
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 509 North 78th Street, Seattle, WA 98103

509 North 78th Street is a townhouse for sale in Seattle, WA 98103. This property was listed for sale on September 24, 2025 by Lake & Company, it's currently listed at $1,595,000. It has been on the market for a total of 86 days and was last sold on September 8, 2022. This listing's school district is Seattle Public Schools. Nearby schools include Greenwood Elementary School, Robert Eagle Staff Middle School and Ingraham High School. 509 North 78th Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,226 sqft townhouse built in 2023.

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