947 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Bedroom 1 with two closets and attached bathroom (1st floor)
Full bathroom (2nd floor)
OFF MARKET
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,090 sqft
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,090 sqft

947 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Greenwood

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
2,090 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 947 N 78th St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Beautifully remodeled 2-story 4BR 2BA craftsman home with large yard in Greenlake / Phinney neighborhood available in September!

First floor
 Living room, dining room, reading nook
 Kitchen with stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, stove/oven
 Mudroom
 Primary bedroom with two closets
 Bathroom with beautiful walk-in shower with bench

Second floor
 Landing
 2 bedrooms
 Full bathroom
 Walk-in closet

Basement
 Bedroom with walk-in closet
 Unfinished basement with washer and dryer, chest freezer, work bench, built-in shelves

Other
 Large, fenced yard with patio, shed, and gardening beds!
 Dedicated driveway for one car
 New tankless water heater, furnace, washer and dryer

Location
 Quick access to I-5, 99
 2 min walk to E line bus stop
 5 min walk to Greenlake
 5 min walk to PCC
 10-15 min walk to amazing restaurants on Phinney/Greenwood (e.g., Ben's Bread, Chez Phinney, Chicken Supply, Petit Pierre, Sophon) and library

Lease terms
 Lease: 12 months
 Move in costs: First and last month rent, security deposit
 Tenant is responsible for utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer, garbage) and renter's insurance; internet and yard maintenance included
 No smoking
 Pets: Dog(s) considered on a case-by-case basis. No cats.

Screening criteria
Showings only for those who meet screening criteria:
 Household income 3x rent
 Credit score 700+ (applicants will be screened using Experian)
 Secure employment and positive rental history (no co-signers please)
 Reusable tenant screening reports will not be accepted
947 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,090 sqft single-family home in Greenwood. It last sold for $674,000 on Jun 1, 2017 (15,948% above the $4,200 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2024 with an asking price of $4,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 13, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $4,269/month.

Home Details for 947 N 78th St

Interior Features

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

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden
Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 947 N 78th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
706 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$790,000
08/27/26
4
2
2,110 sqft
1114 N 77th Street, Seattle, WA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,110,000
04/22/26
4
2
2,360 sqft
941 N 79th Street, Seattle, WA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,005,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,900 sqft
737 N 80th Street, Seattle, WA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$750,000
12/15/25
3
2
1,981 sqft
924 N 75th Street, Seattle, WA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,095,000
06/16/26
3
2
2,000 sqft
1150 N 77th Street, Seattle, WA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,402,000
03/10/26
4
2
1,930 sqft
731 N 80th Street, Seattle, WA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$767,000
08/18/26
3
2
1,600 sqft
1146 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,185,000
07/30/26
5
1.5
2,330 sqft
919 N 77th Street, Seattle, WA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
05/07/26
3
2
2,526 sqft
749 N 76th St, Seattle, WA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,475,000
05/13/26
4
2
1,860 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Seattle

Last updated Aug 2024
Trulia Rent Estimate$4,269/mo
Average rent
$2.18K
$48MoM
Available listings
4347
View rental market trends in Seattle, WA

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Neighborhood Overview

Greenwood
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Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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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  • 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 13, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,200
Aug 6, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,200
Jun 1, 2017
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1105596
Sold
$674,000
May 5, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$688,750
Apr 17, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$688,750
Price decreased by 5%

Frequently asked questions about 947 N 78th St

  • What is the price history for 947 N 78th St?
    947 N 78th St in Seattle, WA last sold for $674,000 in June 2017.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about the Greenwood neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Greenwood neighborhood in Seattle, WA as walkable to restaurants, dog-friendly, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Greenwood, Seattle.
  • Does 947 N 78th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 947 N 78th St in Seattle, WA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 947 N 78th St have parking?
    Yes, 947 N 78th St in Seattle, WA has on-site parking.

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