Pierce County property record for 1201 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $285 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032022-6-005 |
| Primary APN | 032022-6-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,144 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,620 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1201 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-2512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 24 : LOT 1 OF SH PLAT 76-271 OUT OF 03-20-22-2-023 SEG K-1214 MF PA JS (DCWJEMS5-11-82) |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | OUIMETTES & METZLERS ADDITION TO TACOMA |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
1201 E 56th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2004.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1201 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 1201 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2512 |
| Document Number | 1911190441 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1201 E 56TH ST TACOMA WA 984042512, TACOMA, WA 98404-2512 |
| Document Number | 1911190441 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201911190441 |
| Name | SOUND CMNTY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 18, 2024 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1201 E 56th St was $285, down 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Tacoma City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $285.00 (-3.39%) | $463,300 Land $174,900 Building $288,400 | $463,300 Land $174,900 Building $288,400 |
| 2025 | $295.00 (-0.67%) | ||
| 2024 | $297.00 (-28.95%) Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $412,700 (-5.63%) Land $172,800 Building $239,900 | $412,700 (-5.63%) Land $172,800 Building $239,900 |
| 2023 | $418.00 Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $437,300 Land $173,400 Building $263,900 | $437,300 Land $173,400 Building $263,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1201 E 56th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1201 E 56th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 TACOMA WATER DIVISION serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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