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Listed by Sheng Lam • eXp Realty. Buyer represented by John L. Scott, Inc..
SOLD JUL 30, 2026

$600,000

Listed at $625,000

4 bd•2.25 ba•1,780 sq ft

12828 78th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98178

• Listed Jun 5, 2026

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Listing Broker: eXp Realty; Sheng Lam; 888-317-5197

Buyer Broker: John L. Scott, Inc.

About this home

Tucked behind a private gate and surrounded by mature landscaping, this beautifully updated rambler offers the perfect blend of modern upgrades, comfort, and privacy. Natural light fills the open living and dining areas, where large windows, a stunning stone gas fireplace, and luxury vinyl plank flooring create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The remodeled kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, farmhouse sink, modern cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary suite serves as a private retreat with an updated bath, double vanity, and your own indoor sauna, the perfect place to unwind after a long day. A versatile bonus room offers flexibility for a home office, media room, guest space, or other uses. Extensive updates provide peace of mind, including a Lifetime roof, updated electrical panel, Champion windows with transferable lifetime warranty, updated laundry room, and numerous improvements throughout the home. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard, ideal for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing in a private setting. The attached garage, carport, RV parking, and EV charger offer plenty of room for vehicles, storage, and hobbies. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, and commuter routes, this home combines thoughtful updates, functional living spaces, and exceptional value. Welcome home!

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1961
Interior
1,780 sq ft
Lot size
0.1791 acres
Parking
3-car garage
Price / sq ft
$337
HeatingBaseboard, Forced Air
CoolingNone
Property taxes$8,115/yr (est.)
School districtRenton

Listed by Sheng Lam • eXp Realty

Listing updated: August 30, 2026 at 04:04am

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2535688

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Bath Off Primary
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Dining Room
  • Fireplace
  • Sauna
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace (gas)

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Washer

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms total
  • 4 on the main level

Bathrooms

  • 1 full bathroom
  • 1 three-quarter bathroom (shower, no tub)
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 2.25 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
  • 3 on the main level

Layout

  • 1 Story
  • 1,780 sq ft finished
  • 690 sq ft garage

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Heating & cooling

  • Baseboard heating
  • Forced Air heating
  • None cooling

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Renton School District

Assigned schools for this property per the listing's MLS data. School district boundaries change — verify the exact assigned schools with the district before purchasing.

Single-family home facts

As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS

Lot & site

Topography
Level
Vegetation
Garden Space
Lot number
6

Systems

Energy source
Electric,Natural Gas
Power production
Electric, Natural Gas
Power company
Seattle City Light
Water company
Skyway Water
Gas company
PSE
Irrigation water rights
No

Rooms & extras

Bathtubs
1
Showers
2
Fireplaces on main
1
Excluded items
No

New construction

Square footage source
Realist
Lot size source
Realist

Manufactured home

Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

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Sales & Tax Records for 12828 78th Avenue S

NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County Assessor

Every listing, pending, price change and closing filed on this home with the NWMLS, the county’s recorded sales, and its assessed values by tax year.

  1. Jul 30, 2026
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2535688
    $600,000
    $337/sq ft
  2. Jun 30, 2026
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2535688
    $625,000
    $351/sq ft
  3. Jun 30, 2026
    Price reduced
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2535688
    $625,000
    $351/sq ft
  4. Jun 5, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2535688
    $650,000
    $365/sq ft
  5. Mar 8, 2023
    Recorded sale
    King County recorder · Warranty deed
    $410,000
    $230/sq ft
  6. Sep 25, 1998
    Recorded sale
    King County recorder · Statutory warranty deed
    $155,000
    $87/sq ft

Commute times

Driving times to major Puget Sound employers, modeled at a typical Tuesday 8:30am rush hour. Powered by Google Maps live traffic data.

Microsoft (Redmond)

23 min15.7 mi

Peak (Tue 8:30am)

Amazon HQ (Seattle)

17 min11.2 mi

Peak (Tue 8:30am)

Google (Kirkland)

25 min17 mi

Peak (Tue 8:30am)

Downtown Bellevue

21 min12.6 mi

Peak (Tue 8:30am)

Downtown Seattle

18 min11.3 mi

Peak (Tue 8:30am)

Market pulse

Seattle is a balanced market.

Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.

Buyer's marketSeller's market
  • Offer insight: Homes typically sell with one offer near asking price.

  • List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.

  • Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 65 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months
  • $1,131,000 Sold

    4 days ago

    4 bd•2.75 ba•~2,747 sq ft•Single Family

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    3%

    Over list

    29

    Days on market

    0.9 mi

    Distance

  • $560,000 Sold

    4 days ago

    4 bd•2 ba•~1,690 sq ft•Single Family

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    3%

    Under list

    141

    Days on market

    0.4 mi

    Distance

  • $500,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

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    12805 64th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98178

    0%

    Over list

    119

    Days on market

    0.9 mi

    Distance

  • $475,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    5 bd•2.75 ba•~2,750 sq ft•Single Family

    11516 85th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98178

    19%

    Over list

    20

    Days on market

    1.0 mi

    Distance

  • $715,000 Sold

    3 weeks ago

    3 bd•1.75 ba•~1,580 sq ft•Single Family

    7005 S 128th Street, Seattle, WA 98178

    0%

    Over list

    39

    Days on market

    0.5 mi

    Distance

Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.

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