Pierce County property record for 1029 Berkeley Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.25 ba · 2,907 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.282 acres (12,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $414,719 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,848 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 495500-0-350 |
| Primary APN | 495500-0-350 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,907 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,476 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,740 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,300 sqft (0.282 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 569 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Deck Area | 462 sqft |
| Patio Area | 462 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1029 BERKELEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FIRCREST |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98466-6702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 14 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 02 QUARTER 12 KEYSTONE ADD L 1 & 2 & N 15 FT OF 3 B 32 TOG/W E 3 FT SHOSHONE ST VAC & S 30 FT FREMONT ST VAC |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEYSTONE ADD |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 72305 |
1029 Berkeley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1029 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016602 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 1029 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001100428 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201701100428 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 1029 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001220581 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202101220581 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 1029 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6702 |
| Document Number | 2006290825 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | RAINIER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1029 BERKELEY AVE FIRCREST WA 984666702, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6702 |
| Document Number | 2006290825 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202006290825 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1029 Berkeley Ave was $7,848, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Fircrest City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,848.00 (+4.29%) | $861,200 Land $317,400 Building $543,800 | $861,200 Land $317,400 Building $543,800 |
| 2025 | $7,525.00 (+3.78%) | ||
| 2024 | $7,251.00 (+4.32%) | $760,800 (+0.49%) Land $311,000 Building $449,800 | $760,800 (+0.49%) Land $311,000 Building $449,800 |
| 2023 | $6,951.00 | $757,100 Land $319,800 Building $437,300 | $757,100 Land $319,800 Building $437,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1029 Berkeley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1986–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1029 Berkeley Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FIRCREST serves 7,927 people · EPA ID WA5325150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 394 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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