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  • Listed by: 

    Barbara J. Nelson,

    Lake & Company

    Bought with: COMPASS
    $1,211,000

    139 NW 78th Street, Seattle, WA 98117

    4beds
    2,240sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1916
    3,606.77 Square Feet Lot
    $1,200,600 Zestimate®
    $541/sqft
    $4,753 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,200,600

    $1.10M - $1.30M

    $4,753/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This home has the grace of the old & convenience of updates. Inside completely freshly painted. Beautiful all new flooring on all 3 floors! Large entry, spacious living & dining rms w/high coved ceilings & pillars separating these rms. Newer double pane windows. Keeping w/the original style-lots of light floods these rms. Light filled high ceiling family rm/gas fireplace added w/french drs opening on to large Ipe wood deck great for gatherings. Full bath on main w/bedrm. Spacious kitchen w/some newer appliances. 3 bedrms up w/2nd full bth. Lower level has non-conforming rm w/3/4 bath perfect for office. Lots of storage. 98 walk score. Close to all the great shops & restaurants that Phinney Ridge has to offer. Block parties on this street!

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 04, 2025 at 04:03am

    Offers reviewed: May 14
    Listed by:

    Barbara J. Nelson,

    Lake & Company

    Bought with:

    Brian Huie, 118118

    COMPASS

    Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2367421MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom full
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom three quarter
    • Level: Lower
    Bonus room
    • Level: Lower
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Entry hall
    • Level: Main
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen with eating space
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Utility room
    • Level: Lower
    Heating
    • Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: basement
    Features
    • Dining Room
    • Flooring: Vinyl Plank, Carpet
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,240
    • Total interior livable area: 2,240 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Entry location: Main
    • Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Water Heater
    Lot
    • Size: 3,606 sqft
    • Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet
    • Topography: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1646502005
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal/Vinyl
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Roof: Composition,Flat
    Condition
    • Year built: 1916
    • Major remodel year: 1916

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer Connected
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Xfinity, Century Link

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Seattle
    • Subdivision: Phinney Ridge

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional
    • Cumulative days on market: 7 days

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/3/2025Sold$1,211,000+10.1%$541/sqft
    Source: NWMLS #2367421
    5/15/2025Pending sale$1,100,000$491/sqft
    Source: NWMLS #2367421
    5/8/2025Listed for sale$1,100,000+191%$491/sqft
    Source: NWMLS #2367421
    1/2/2004Sold$378,000+42.6%$169/sqft
    Source: NWMLS #23157764
    2/16/1999Sold$265,000$118/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$9,667 +11.8%$987,000 +10.3%
    2023$8,646 +2.1%$895,000 -8.7%
    2022$8,468 +3.4%$980,000 +12.3%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Greenwood

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