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12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 — Sold $600,000 by Sheng Lam
12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
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12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Final sold price
SOLD$600,000
What sold at 12828 78Th Ave S, and for how much?
12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 sold for $600,000 on July 30, 2026. The listing was handled by Sheng Lam of eXp Realty. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,780 sq ft, built in 1961. LeadCruncher tracks it as a probate lead sourced from county probate court filings and recorder offices in King County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $600,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,780 sq ft |
| Year built | 1961 |
| County | King County, WA |
| Listing agent | Sheng Lam, eXp Realty |
| APN | 214480-0096 |
| MLS # | 2535688 |
What is a probate sale?
A probate sale is the sale of real estate that belonged to a decedent and is being administered through a probate court. LeadCruncher tracks these properties in King County, Washington from county probate filings, so agents and investors can reach the personal representative while the estate is still active.
Recently Sold Probate Property: 12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle WA 98178
Property profile
- Address
- 12828 78Th Ave S
- City / state / ZIP
- Seattle, WA, 98178
- County
- King County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1961
- APN
- 214480-0096
Mailing address
21544 SE WAX ROAD, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Probate & case info
- Decedent
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- Case #
- Case type
- Current owner
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- Assessed value
- $693,000
- MLS #
- 2535688
Personal Representative
- Name
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- Role
- Address
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Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this probate sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$337Calculated from a 1,780 sq ft building and $600,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value87%Sold price was 87% of the $693,000 county-assessed value.
- Building-to-lot ratio23%Building footprint covers about 23% of the 7,800 sq ft lot.
About this probate sale
Probate sales rarely move quickly, but Sheng Lam of eXp Realty and John L. Scott, Inc. got 12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle WA 98178 in Seattle closed cleanly. John L. Scott, Inc. stepped in as the buyer and the estate closed with the certainty the heirs came in looking for. The home closed at $600,000. Smooth probate closes come from preparation. LeadCruncher gives you the court data to be ready for the next estate that needs help.
- Sheng Lam, eXp Realty
- John L. Scott, Inc.
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 sell for?
12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 sold for $600,000 on 07/30/2026.
When did 12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 sell?
The transfer of 12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 was recorded on in King County, WA.
Who sold 12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178?
12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 was listed by Sheng Lam, eXp Realty.
Who represented the buyer of 12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178?
The buyer of 12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 was represented by John L. Scott, Inc..
What kind of property is 12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178?
12828 78Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1961.
How can I find more probate leads near Seattle?
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What is a probate sale?
A probate sale is the sale of real estate that belonged to a decedent and is being administered through a probate court. LeadCruncher tracks these properties in King County, Washington from county probate filings, so agents and investors can reach the personal representative while the estate is still active.
Public records and probate references
These references cover both halves of a probate sale: where the King County, Washington record lives, and what legally has to happen before it can be sold.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How probate works — Cornell Law
Plain-English overview of how probate works in the United States, including how the estate is administered and settled through the court.
- Executor & administrator duties — Cornell Law
How the personal representative of an estate is appointed and gains authority to manage and sell the decedent's real property during probate.
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