Listed by John L. Scott Des Moines, Bought with Pellego, Inc.
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12821 78th Ave S Seattle, WA 98178

West Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $405,000 - $512,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
770 Sq Ft
$619/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 19, 2018

Last sale price $305,000 $396 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,089 / mo

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garden
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Partially Fenced Property

About This Home

As of March 2018

Wonderful starter/investment opportunity in pastoral Earlington. Conveniently located near downtown Renton offers dining and entertainment options at The Landing, minutes to SeaTac Airport, easy access to 405, I-5 & 167. Super cute 2Br/1Ba with extensive hardscape features efficient kitchen with SS appliances, gleaming hardwood in living & dining room, double pane windows & updated bath. Outbuildings in private backyard provide storage needs. Home feels much larger than square footage indicates.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Lau

John L. Scott Des Moines License #71801 Listed on: 02/20/2018

John L. Scott Des Moines

Last Buyer's Agent

Erica Barraza

Pellego, Inc. License #129184

Pellego, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1247139

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SF

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Earlington Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2144800100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Approved Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 770
  • Square Footage Finished: 770

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Wall
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Septic Approved for Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Skyway
  • Water Heater: Closet-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Earlington
  • Project: Earlington Acre Trs

Schools

  • School District: REN

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7000
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 2144800100
  • Zoning Code: SF
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2789

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$476,853

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
0.0648%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2018
Closed on
Mar 14, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Paul Lau
John L. Scott Des Moines
Buyer's Agent
Erica Barraza
Pellego, Inc.
List Price
$270,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
12.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.52%
Original Mortgage
$295,850
Interest Rate
0.0422%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,101
Interest Rate
0.0387%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
0.0653%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,373
Interest Rate
0.0617%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 1968
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Wfg National Title Company Of
$305,000 First American Title Insuran
$109,950 Wfg National T
-- None Available
-- None Available
$240,000 First American
$170,000 Commonwealth L
$138,300 Washington Title Company
$72,000 --
-- Chicago Title Ins Co
-- Transamerica Title Ins Compa
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $360,000
Previous Owner $295,850
Previous Owner $9,600
Previous Owner $106,101
Previous Owner $240,000
Previous Owner $167,373
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/19/2018 03/19/18 Sold $305,000 +13.0% $396 / Sq Ft
02/21/2018 02/21/18 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2018 02/20/18 For Sale $270,000 -- $351 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,978 $486,000 $278,000 $208,000
2024 $5,812 $500,000 $293,000 $207,000
2023 $4,684 $378,000 $199,000 $179,000
2022 $4,329 $408,000 $210,000 $198,000
2021 $4,019 $335,000 $173,000 $162,000
2020 $4,002 $296,000 $153,000 $143,000
2018 $3,292 $282,000 $153,000 $129,000
2017 $2,789 $213,000 $114,000 $99,000
2016 $2,690 $183,000 $97,000 $86,000
2015 $2,354 $168,000 $89,000 $79,000
2014 -- $152,000 $79,000 $73,000
2013 -- $126,000 $72,000 $54,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paul Lau

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Paul Lau

    John L. Scott Des Moines

    (206) 852-5288

    13 in this area

    162 Total Sales

    Paul Lau
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  • Erica Barraza

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Erica Barraza

    Pellego, Inc.

    (253) 283-3992

    17 Total Sales

    Erica Barraza
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1247139

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 214480-0100

Washington King County Seattle 98178 West Hill

12821 78th Ave S, Seattle, WA

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