Last Sold Price
2 beds1,050 sqft$667/sqft
747 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Description

Classic 1908 Phinney Ridge Bungalow on a quiet tree lined street. First time on the market in over 50 years. This NR3 Zoned 2 bed 1 bath home is ready to be remodeled, redeveloped or reimagined with a DADU? Large sun filled south facing kitchen with high ceilings is full of potential changes. Vintage oak hardwoods throughout the main living . Large garage on a nice wide alley way in the back. Close to everything Phinney, tons of shops, pubs and restaurants. Just down the hill from the Phinney Neighborhood...Classic 1908 Phinney Ridge Bungalow on a quiet tree lined street. First time on the market in over 50 years. This NR3 Zoned 2 bed 1 bath home is ready to be remodeled, redeveloped or reimagined with a DADU? Large sun filled south facing kitchen with high ceilings is full of potential changes. Vintage oak hardwoods throughout the main living . Large garage on a nice wide alley way in the back. Close to everything Phinney, tons of shops, pubs and restaurants. Just down the hill from the Phinney Neighborhood Association Center, the hub of the community. Easy access to both I-5 and the Aurora Ave corridor to downtown. Walk down to Green Lake take a lap and enjoy everything it has to offer.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/31/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Paul R. Lavrinec • Windermere Real Estate Midtown
    P: (206)-957-9441 paulsells206@gmail.com

Property Details for 747 North 78th Street

Status
MLS #
2455890
Days on Market
21
Cumulative Days on Market
21
Taxes
$898 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1908
Lot Size
0.07 AC / 3,000 SF
Community Name
Phinney Ridge
School District
Seattle
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
11-20-2025
Energy Source
Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Location

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Building Information for 747 North 78th Street

Stories-Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,000 SF

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Property Information for 747 North 78th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • 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: Public Records
  • Directions: From Aurora Ave North go West on 80th Ave North , take a left at Linden Ave go to 78th Street take a right home is on the left
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • 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: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Crawl space
  • Room and Floor: Living Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: City of Seattle
  • Sewer Company: City of Seattle
  • Water Company: City of Seattle
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: Yes
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: KCR Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1908
  • Photos Count: 22
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Source: KCR Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3797001370
  • Building Condition: Fixer
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1050
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1050
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1050.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 747 North 78th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924378874

$700,000
Dec 31, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2455890

$700,000
Dec 11, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2455890

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924378874

$700,000
12/31/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2455890

$700,000
12/11/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2455890

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

Public Records for 747 North 78th Street

Taxable ValueLand$520,000Additions$200,000Total$720,000
Tax Record2026$7,625 ($635 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,050 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,050 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1908Year Renovated1908ZoningNR3CountyKINGAPN379700-1370

Schools near 747 North 78th Street

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Daniel Bagley Elementary School
PublicK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 747 North 78th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
$700,000
2
1,050
3,000
$565,000
2
1,010
3,000
$280,000
2
2,090
3,000
5
1.75
2,100
6,000
$1,050,000
3
2,020
6,000
3
1.75
1,470
3,000

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