747 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
SOLD
DEC 31, 2025
Listed by Paul R. Lavrinec, Windermere Real Estate Midtown, (206) 957-9441 . Bought with Windermere Real Estate Midtown

747 N 78th Street
Seattle, WA 98103

Greenwood
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,050 sqft

$700,000

Last Sold: Dec 31, 2025
2% below list $715K
$667/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,034/mo*
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$700,000

Last Sold: Dec 31, 2025
2% below list $715K
$667/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,034/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 sqft

Local Information

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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 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.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from January 31, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$667/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Paul R. Lavrinec
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Bought with: TallyAnn Carroll, Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#2455890

Home Details for 747 N 78th Street

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1050 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Crawl space
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace,Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas, Main Level: 1, FireplaceHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Company: City of Seattle
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Fireplace, Water HeaterVegetation: Brush, Garden SpaceFoundation: Poured Concrete
Parking & Garage
Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageNo Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached Garage,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: AlleyNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
Farm & Range
Does Not Include Irrigation Water Rights
Surface & Elevation
Topography: LevelElevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 77

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1908Year Renovated: 1908
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Metal/Vinyl
Property Information
Condition: FixerIncluded in Sale: Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)Parcel Number: 3797001370

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $715,000Price Per Sqft: $667/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Dec 31 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: SeattleCommunity: Phinney Ridge
School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To VerifyJr High / Middle School: Buyer To VerifyHigh School: Buyer To VerifyHigh School District: Seattle

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1050 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3001.284 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 2455890Offer Review: Seller intends to review offers upon receiptShowing Requirements: MLS Keybox, Vacant

Price History for 747 N 78th Street

DatePriceEventSource
12/31/2025$700,000Sold
NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2455890
12/12/2025$715,000PendingNWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2455890
12/09/2025$715,000PriceChange
NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2455890
11/20/2025$749,000Listed For SaleNWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2455890

Market trends in Greenwood

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$753K
$19.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
1.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$514
$8MoM
Available listings
63
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$898
Assessment$694,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 747 N 78th Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
924 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$670,000
07/14/25
2
1
1,020
359 N 75th Street, Seattle, WA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$785,000
12/05/25
2
1
780
907 N 74th Street, Seattle, WA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$565,000
06/23/25
2
1
1,040
318 N 77th Street, Seattle, WA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$956,000
02/12/26
2
1
1,230
8007 Fremont Avenue N, Seattle, WA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$699,000
03/23/26
1
1
1,300
151 N 77th Street, Seattle, WA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$725,000
04/09/26
2
1
1,260

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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

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  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "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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747 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,050 sqft single-family home built in 1908. 747 N 78th Street is located in Greenwood, Seattle. This property is not currently available for sale. 747 N 78th Street was last sold on Dec 31, 2025 for $700,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $715,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 747 N 78th Street is $697,500.