Pierce County property record for 12202 261st Ave E, Buckley, WA 98321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,925 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.423 acres (18,438 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $152,900 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,996 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 800014-0-600 |
| Primary APN | 800014-0-600 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,925 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,506 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 879 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,438 sqft (0.423 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 581 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 12202 261ST AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | BUCKLEY |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98321-9190 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 07 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 06 QUARTER 41 EVERGREEN POND DIV 1: EVERGREEN POND DIV 1 NE OF SE 07-19-06E L 60 APPROX 18,438 SQ FT EASE OF REC OUT OF 8-023 SEG H0119 MD 8/7/95MD |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVERGREEN POND DIV 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 70205 |
12202 261st Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1996.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12202 261ST AVE E, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-9190 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996158 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1242 / 1365 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12202 261st Ave E was $5,996, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | White River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,996.00 (+1.73%) | $561,800 Land $254,000 Building $307,800 | $561,800 Land $254,000 Building $307,800 |
| 2025 | $5,894.00 (+13.11%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,211.00 (-5.97%) | $503,900 (-9.31%) Land $251,600 Building $252,300 | $503,900 (-9.31%) Land $251,600 Building $252,300 |
| 2023 | $5,542.00 | $555,600 Land $274,100 Building $281,500 | $555,600 Land $274,100 Building $281,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12202 261st Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 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 risk around 12202 261st Ave E is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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