Better than new construction on a peaceful Phinney Ridge street. Owner/builder meticulously rebuilt this house in 2023 as his own house. High end thoughtful touches throughout: high ceilings on main and upper floors (most bedroom doors are 8'), gorgeous engineered hardwoods on both levels, even the stairs. Stunning great room features living rm with gas fireplace, large dining area, & total chef's kitchen with quartz counters, Bertazzoni 6 burner stove/oven, pot-filler, walk-in pantry, etc. 4th BR/office on main floor. Upper floor has 3 beds, 2 full baths, including an incredible primary suite with its own covered deck. The 2 other bedrooms share a covered balcony. Efficient mini-splits for heating & cooling. Driveway parking off alley.
Pending
Listed by:
Paul D Van Hollebeke,
Lake & Company
Price cut: $55K (10/30)
$1,595,000
509 N 78th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
4beds
2,226sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 2023
5,201.06 Square Feet Lot
$1,535,000 Zestimate®
$717/sqft
$21/mo HOA
What's special
Covered balconyGas fireplaceDriveway parking off alleyHigh ceilingsWalk-in pantryQuartz countersEngineered hardwoods
- 100 days |
- 716 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 31, 2025 at 08:42pm
Listed by:
Paul D Van Hollebeke,
Lake & Company
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2432613
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Heat Pump, Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless, Heat Pump, Radiant
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Tankless/gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,226
- Total interior livable area: 2,226 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 5,201.06 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Partially
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1923800205
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Northwest Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 2023
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Phinney Ridge
HOA
- HOA fee: $21 monthly
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $717/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,228,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,983
- Date on market: 10/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 92 days
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$1,535,000
$1.46M - $1.61M
$5,285/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,595,000$717/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS #2432613 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $1,595,000-3.3%$717/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2432613 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+117.1%$741/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2432613 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2022 | Sold | $760,000+1.3%$341/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #1985184 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2022 | Pending sale | $750,000$337/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #1985184 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,983 +52.9% | $1,228,000 +56.4% |
| 2023 | $7,838 +4.2% | $785,000 -6.8% |
| 2022 | $7,525 +8.3% | $842,000 +18.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$9,551/mo
Principal & interest
$7882
Property taxes
$1090
Other costs
$579
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Greenwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Robert Eagle Staff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Ingraham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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