12101 261st Ave E, Buckley, WA 98321 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 12101 261st Ave E, Buckley, WA 98321

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,463 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size0.241 acres (10,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$486,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$5,222 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN800014-0-240

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN800014-0-240

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,463 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,959 sqft
1st Floor Area1,463 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2002
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,500 sqft (0.241 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area496 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area165 sqft
Deck Area165 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address12101 261ST AVE E
CityBUCKLEY
StateWA
Zip98321-9168
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR10
Legal DescriptionSECTION 07 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 06 QUARTER 41 EVERGREEN POND DIV 1 L 24 EASE OF REC OUT OF 8-023 SEG H0119 MD 8/7/95MD
Legal Range06
Legal Township19
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionEVERGREEN POND DIV 1
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionBUCKLEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract70205

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address12101 261ST AVE E, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-9168
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 1, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021460
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateApr 28, 2021
Property Address12101 261ST AVE E, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-9168
Document Number0004280460
Map ReferenceDOC 9506280574
Instrument DateApr 25, 2021
Instrument202104280460
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$7,776.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12101 261ST AVE E, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-9168

Mortgage

Document Number0004280461
DateApr 28, 2021
Instrument202104280461
Lender
NamePREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
Unified School DistrictWhite River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$496,000 (+11.39%) Land $220,900 Building $275,100$496,000 (+11.39%) Land $220,900 Building $275,100
2025$5,222.00 (+12.93%)
2024$4,624.00 (-5.96%)$445,300 (-9.33%) Land $218,800 Building $226,500$445,300 (-9.33%) Land $218,800 Building $226,500
2023$4,917.00$491,100 Land $238,400 Building $252,700$491,100 Land $238,400 Building $252,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2025)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Skynet Broadband
Fixed Wireless
100 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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