Sold328d on market
12239 78th Avenue S
Seattle, WA, 98178 • 98178 • King County
$451,000
$313/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,440Sqft
0.18 acLot
1943Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1943 · 83 years of history
Skyway
98178
Outdoor Living
Fireplace · Walk-In Pantry
1 Fireplace
Electric · Pellet Stove · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
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328 days on market
Established listing
$313/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1943
Investor Alert! Use as primary home or investment rental! plenty of potential for expansion and renovations. The craftsman one level boasts an open layout, perfect for modern living, complemented by newly updated flooring. custom arch walls & corinthian columns. Kitchen features large island w/breakfast bar + additional dining space. walk-in pantry w/generous depth & plenty of shelves. multiple cabinets & closets making this home practical for everyday life. white LED recessed lights. living room w/soaring vaulted ceilings. fully fenced backyard w/ample landscaping for unique features/gardening projects. massive detached storage room + bonus garden shed. Open parking area for RVs, cars, boats, & trailers. zoned R6. Possible DU/ADU
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights white led recessed lights, newly updated flooring, and massive detached storage room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,808/month
Principal & Interest$2,206
Property Tax$451
Insurance$150
Down payment20% ($90,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $360,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1943
HeatingFireplace, Electric
CoolingNone
ParkingDriveway, Off Street, RV Parking
Lot7,858 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1943
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Skyway / Sewer Connected, Company: Skyway
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Off Street, RV Parking
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot7,858 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98178
ZoningR6
Annual tax$5,339
Parcel7657000565
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Flooring
Laminate
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Electric
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Electric
Pellet Stove
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Off Street
RV Parking
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Fireplace
Walk-In Pantry
Lot Features
Paved
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
RV Parking
Room details
6 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainEntry Hall
MainKitchen With Eating Space
MainLiving Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market328
Est. value$447,900
Est. rent$2,222/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$313
On marketApr 20, 2025
PostedFeb 21, 2025
Last sold$451,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJun 13, 2025
Tour days6
Views1
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Location
Seattle, WA, 98178
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 13, 2025Sold$451,000$313NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 15, 2025Pending Sale$465,000$323NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 21, 2025Listed For Sale$465,000$323NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 7, 1997Sold$116,500$81Public Record
Mar 12, 1997Sold$103,473$72Public Record
Sold$451,000
May 13, 2025•$313/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$465,000
Apr 15, 2025•$323/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$465,000
Feb 21, 2025•$323/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$116,500
Aug 7, 1997•$81/sqft•Public Record
Sold$103,473
Mar 12, 1997•$72/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$6,094$526,000
Apr 7, 2023$5,339$435,000
Apr 7, 2022$5,159$469,000
Apr 7, 2021$4,929$385,000
Apr 7, 2020$4,570$340,000
Apr 7, 2019$4,540$338,000
Apr 7, 2018$4,227$323,000
Apr 7, 2017$3,920$257,000
Apr 7, 2016$2,811$221,000
Apr 7, 2015$2,811$203,000
Apr 7, 2014$2,811$184,000
Apr 7, 2013$2,811$152,000
Apr 7, 2012—$158,000
Apr 7, 2011—$185,000
Apr 7, 2010—$209,000
Apr 7, 2009—$209,000
Apr 7, 2007—$224,000
Apr 7, 2006—$210,000
Apr 7, 2005—$197,000
Apr 7, 2001$1,796$139,000
Apr 7, 2000$1,679$122,000
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Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
Nearby cities
AuburnBellevueBothellFederal WayKentKirklandRedmondRenton
Nearby zip codes
98178
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