527 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Main floor bedroom showing door to back deck
Basement shower
OFF MARKET

$992,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 5, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,200 sqft

527 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Greenwood

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
2,200 sqft
$451/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 527 N 78th St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Note: a June 1 move-in may be able to be accommodated. Please inquire.

Welcome to this charming and spacious 3+ bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Phinney Ridge, one of Seattle's most walkable and sought-after neighborhoods. With 2,200 square feet of living space, this beautifully maintained house offers both comfort and convenience just steps from Green Lake, cafes, shops, parks, and transit.

Features include:
- Flexible layout: very large living room; 3 bedrooms - 2 smaller ones on the main floor, 1 large one in finished basement; 2 bonus rooms also in basement - perfect for 2nd living area and large office comfortable for multiple desks
- 1.75 bathrooms
- Single Car Garage (street parking also readily available)
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Fully fenced backyard with garden areas - great for pets and gardeners!
- Hardwood floors, bright windows, and classic charm throughout
- Ample storage opportunities

Details:
Rent: $4,800/month
Refundable Security Deposit: $4,800
Refundable Pet Fee: $500 per pet to a maximum of $1,200
Application fee: $47
Lease Term: 12 months
Utilities: Tenant pays all utilities
Yard care: Tenant is responsible for yard care. A mower is provided.
No smoking (vaping, hookah, etc) in the home.
Maximum occupants: 4 (each occupant over the age of 18 must submit an application and meet the credit score requirement)
Pet welcome with approval!

Qualifying criteria and application will be made available after the house has been shown to the prospective tenants.

Location perks:
- Walk Score: 91 (Walker's Paradise)
- Walking distance to Green Lake, Woodland Park Zoo, local schools, great restaurants, breweries, Fred Meyer, PCC, Trader Joe's, locally owned bookstores, community theater and quirky businesses!
- Quick access to I-5, Highway 99 and local and express buses.
- No car needed but garage and street parking available.

This is a rare opportunity to live in a prime neighborhood with a strong community feel, outdoor access, and unbeatable urban convenience.

**Important Disclaimer: Please note that an application for this property will not be considered valid until you have toured the home in person or via a live video walkthrough with the landlord. A paw-and-greet for dogs is also required.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you!

Renters pay all utilities. No smoking in house. 2 pets maximum.
527 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,200 sqft single-family home in Greenwood. It last sold for $830,000 on May 6, 2020 (17,192% above the $4,800 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2025 with an asking price of $4,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 17, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $992,400, with a rent estimate of $4,384/month.

Home Details for 527 N 78th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 527 N 78th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
706 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$790,000
08/27/26
4
2
2,110 sqft
737 N 80th Street, Seattle, WA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$750,000
12/15/25
3
2
1,981 sqft
731 N 80th Street, Seattle, WA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$767,000
08/18/26
3
2
1,600 sqft
546 N 75th Street, Seattle, WA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,362,000
05/26/26
3
2
2,070 sqft
327 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
10/21/25
3
2
2,017 sqft
734 N 75th Street, Seattle, WA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,035,000
09/10/25
3
2
1,850 sqft
549 N 77th Street, Seattle, WA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,595,000
06/03/26
4
2
2,243 sqft
924 N 75th Street, Seattle, WA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,095,000
06/16/26
3
2
2,000 sqft
511 N 76th Street, Seattle, WA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$825,000
08/26/26
3
1
1,800 sqft
941 N 79th Street, Seattle, WA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,005,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,900 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Greenwood

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$4,384/mo
Average rent
$2.1K
$111MoM
Available listings
124
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Neighborhood Overview

Greenwood
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What Locals Say about Greenwood

At least 109 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say car is needed

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 45 % Say it's quiet

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "I love the green lake area and how close I live from Golden Beach and Shilshole Marina, nice for running. Climbing stairs and even swimming, play volleyball and sometimes just lay down by the beach. "
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    "Lots of beautiful grassy residential areas for the pups around here. Owners are all very friendly and pick up after their dogs. Def have a strong community feel here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I bought a house here in 2022 and my kids have been going to daycare in the neighborhood since 2020. I love the neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love Phinney farmers market between June-September. Many cozy events throughout the year like wine tasting and microbrewery events. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Short, by car early enough. Bike works best, east-west traffic on N 85th Street gets super heavy. Aurora has tolls if you go past SLU, but if you don’t, it’s far preferred to I5 during rush hour (or not!)"
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  • Trulia User
    "Not commuting right now - work from home - commuting to the city is fine - but I5 south traffic can be a burden"
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  • Sean.kanousis
    "Family friendly but walkable to breweries, restaurants and cafes. Decent schools and nice neighbors, friendly place to live "
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  • Danadodini
    "There is a great park in the area. Lots of young kids and families around. However recently several homeless people have set up camp near the park. "
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  • Unspecified
    "Great bbqs on the weekends and block parties we also have Community meetings once a week as well as weekly bookclub and other things of that nature"
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  • Will.s.curran
    "Drug deals in broad daylight, prostitution, rampant car theft, burglaries, trespassing ... I can't wait to move my family out."
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  • Charlotte
    "Greenwood has a great small town feel with great restaurants, fitness studios, and a small arts scene. It truly feels like a neighborhood, with kids out on bikes and people catching up with their neighbors. "
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  • Veronica
    "Daniel Bagley Elementary is under renovation so not open until next school year. Kids are being sent over to John Marshall in the meantime."
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  • Amy R.
    "...... absolutely nothing, it stinks and is dirty, there are used condoms & needles everywhere and a lot of homeless people and addicts on the streets"
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  • Courtney M.
    "transportation options are limited to the east side unless your cool with a 2+hour multiple transfer bus ride. once the light rail goes to redmond I will most likely stop driving to work. "
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  • Hiroglifx
    "People are very dog friendly in this area and there are parks to let them play. I regularly see and interact with dogs with my two year old daughter."
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  • Angela V. L.
    "Very dog friendly, but no nearby dog parks. Petco and Mudbay within walking distance as well as a handful of reputable vet clinics. "
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  • DFL
    "I ride my bike - it’s 15 minutes to work whether I drive or ride, so I might as well get some fresh air. And no parking headache. "
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  • Catherine M.
    "Long time residents, flat block promotes neighbor interaction, short walk to Phinney Ridge shops and restaurants and short walk to Greenlake, and 2 bus lines to downtown and we have a bike corridor."
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  • Jen
    "Great parks like Carkeek, friendly neighbors, lots of restaurants near by to walk to, large lots in my specific area with goats and chickens in the city! Really cool!"
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  • Winihamilton
    "It's quiet, and safer than some other areas around Seattle. I like the selection of parks around here."
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  • Catherine M.
    "Excellent neighbors, restaurants, shops and just blocks from Greenlake, 2 bus lines to downtown. Great elementary, middle and high schools. Neighbors are great and look out for one another."
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  • Agriswold55
    "Sidewalks, green lake is close. Other dog parks as well with lots of other friendly dogs. Great to have dogs around"
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  • Ojonpatrick
    "I grew up in a small town in northern minnesota, greenwood feels like that without everyone in the neighborhood getting all up in your business. Good folks greenwood."
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  • Breadandroses26
    "Great neighborhood, you can walk to restaurants, banks, stores. Easy 10min to downtown Seattle. Super location for schools, elementary, high schools, UW. Great bus access."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 17, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,800
May 12, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,800
Jun 2, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
May 23, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
PriceChange
$4,400
Price increased by 5%
May 13, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$4,200

Frequently asked questions about 527 N 78th St

  • What is 527 N 78th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 527 N 78th St in Seattle, WA is $992,400.
  • What is the price history for 527 N 78th St?
    527 N 78th St in Seattle, WA last sold for $830,000 in May 2020.
  • Is Seattle a buyer's or seller's market?
    Seattle is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Seattle?
    The median sale price in Seattle is $860K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 527 N 78th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 527 N 78th St in Seattle, WA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 527 N 78th St have parking?
    Yes, 527 N 78th St in Seattle, WA has on-site parking.

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