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$1,273,366$563 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $314,950 on Jul 12, 2001

126 N 78TH ST

SEATTLE, WA 98103
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,260 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$314,950 · Jul 12, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,054 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,143,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$729,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$414,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,080,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,143,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 120 ft²Porch · 80 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Greenwood Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Robert Eagle Staff Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Ballard High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98103These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.359

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.44%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,252
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$130,064
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$163,315
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

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How this home compares

126 N 78th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Greenwood
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in King County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Greenwood
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in King County
  • Older than 95% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98103

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$306K$2M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Seattle 98103.

How it measures up in Seattle 98103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98103.

Estimated value$1,273,366
CheaperTypical $915,798Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$563
CheaperTypical $610Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area2,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 126 N 78th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreenwoodSeattle 98103King County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,273,36693% of homes81% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56356% of homes36% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than2,260 ft²85% of homes78% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac47% of homes58% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than191615% of homes24% of homes5% of homes

About 126 N 78th St

How much is 126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA is $1,273,366 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,200,882 to $1,345,850. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA last sell?

126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA last sold on Jul 12, 2001 for $314,950, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA?

126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,260 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA built?

126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA?

126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Greenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Robert Eagle Staff Middle School (middle), rated A+; Ballard High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98103?

Among the 17,258 homes in Seattle 98103, it is worth more than 81% of them ($1,273,366 against a typical $915,798), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($563 against a typical $610), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,260 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 24% of them (1916 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 76% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 126 N 78th St, Seattle, WA was $12,054. The county assessed it at $1,143,000.

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