Pierce County property record for 1042 Berkeley Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,455 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $258,719 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,024 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 495500-0-450 |
| Primary APN | 495500-0-450 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,680 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,720 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 480 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,455 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1042 BERKELEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FIRCREST |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98466-6703 |
| 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 S 15 FT OF L 10, L 11 & 12 & N 20 FT OF 13 B 33 INC W 3 FT SHOSHONE ST VAC |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEYSTONE ADD |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 72305 |
1042 Berkeley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1042 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000761 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1042 Berkeley Ave was $6,024, up 3.7% 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 | $6,024.00 (+3.68%) | $655,600 Land $306,800 Building $348,800 | $655,600 Land $306,800 Building $348,800 |
| 2025 | $5,810.00 (+2.8%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,652.00 (+3.76%) | $592,700 (-0.07%) Land $296,900 Building $295,800 | $592,700 (-0.07%) Land $296,900 Building $295,800 |
| 2023 | $5,447.00 | $593,100 Land $305,300 Building $287,800 | $593,100 Land $305,300 Building $287,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1042 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 1042 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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