Pierce County property record for 1217 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,030 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032022-6-008 |
| Primary APN | 032022-6-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,144 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 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 | 9,525 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1217 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 2 OF SH PLAT 77-252 EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 2-024 SEG K-2175 MF JS (DCWJEMS5-11-82) |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SP#77-252 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
1217 E 56th St is held in a trust since August 2003.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5047 BARTHOLOMEWS LN, GREENSBORO, NC 27407-2719 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001956 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1217 E 56th St was $5,030, up 1.4% 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 | $5,030.00 (+1.43%) | $462,900 Land $183,000 Building $279,900 | $462,900 Land $183,000 Building $279,900 |
| 2025 | $4,959.00 (+7.57%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,610.00 (+0.28%) | $414,000 (-6.46%) Land $181,100 Building $232,900 | $414,000 (-6.46%) Land $181,100 Building $232,900 |
| 2023 | $4,597.00 | $442,600 Land $183,500 Building $259,100 | $442,600 Land $183,500 Building $259,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1217 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 1217 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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