Sold503d on market
12034 78th Avenue S
Seattle, WA, 98178 • 98178 • King County
$490,000
$605/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
810Sqft
0.17 acLot
1944Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1944 · 82 years of history
Skyway
98178
Outdoor Living
Fireplace · Hardwood · Laminate · Laminate Hardwood · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
503 days on market
Established listing
$605/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1944
Enjoy evening sunsets from the front porch with Lake Washington just down the hill. This charming cape cod home sits on a large 7400+ sqft lot with so many additional possibilities. A large front porch picture window fills the living room with natural light. The dining and living area are surrounded by a cozy wood burning fireplace. Working in the kitchen...view the grand fully fenced backyard and patio, just waiting for your personal touch. Mature apple trees and a great space for gardening and plantings. Large carport with extra storage and a workshop. Located on a quiet street. Minutes to Downtown,Seatac Airport & Renton. Wonderful starter home or a really solid investment opportunity. Ready for you to move in and make it your own.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy wood burning fireplace, mature apple trees, and natural light as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,050/month
Principal & Interest$2,397
Property Tax$490
Insurance$163
Down payment20% ($98,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $392,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1944
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Carport space
Lot7,466 sqft
Offer Review Date2024-10-30
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
ConditionGood
Year built1944
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionMetal/Vinyl
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Skyway Water Dist / Sewer Connected, Company: Skyway Water Dist
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Carport, Driveway
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot7,466 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98178
Annual tax$723
Parcel7657000130
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: electric
Water Heater Location: hall closet
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Carport
Driveway
Construction
Metal/Vinyl
Patio & Porch
Fireplace
Hardwood
Laminate
Laminate Hardwood
Water Heater
Lot Features
Paved
Cable TV
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Patio
Shop
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainKitchen Without Eating Space
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market503
Est. value$483,300
Est. rent$2,199/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$605
On marketDec 14, 2024
PostedOct 24, 2024
Last sold$490,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedDec 20, 2024
Tour days6
Views27
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98178
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 19, 2024Sold$490,000$605NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 29, 2024Pending Sale$475,000$586NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 24, 2024Listed For Sale$475,000$586NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 8, 2009Sold$181,950$225NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 21, 2000Sold$143,950$178NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 7, 1996Sold$84,500$104Public Record
Sold$490,000
Nov 19, 2024•$605/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$475,000
Oct 29, 2024•$586/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$475,000
Oct 24, 2024•$586/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$181,950
Oct 8, 2009•$225/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$143,950
Nov 21, 2000•$178/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$84,500
Aug 7, 1996•$104/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$5,149$439,000
Apr 7, 2023$772$295,000
Apr 7, 2022—$295,000
Apr 7, 2021$861$295,000
Apr 7, 2020$877$295,000
Apr 7, 2019$875$295,000
Apr 7, 2018$3,887$295,000
Apr 7, 2017$3,634$237,000
Apr 7, 2016$2,597$204,000
Apr 7, 2015$2,597$187,000
Apr 7, 2014$2,597$169,000
Apr 7, 2013$2,597$140,000
Apr 7, 2012—$145,000
Apr 7, 2011—$159,000
Apr 7, 2010—$180,000
Apr 7, 2009—$180,000
Apr 7, 2007—$193,000
Apr 7, 2006—$178,000
Apr 7, 2005—$167,000
Apr 7, 2001$1,539$118,000
Apr 7, 2000$1,405$101,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
Nearby cities
AuburnBellevueBothellFederal WayKentKirklandRedmondRenton
Nearby zip codes
98178
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