1309 E 55th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 1309 E 55th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,415 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$473,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill	$4,381 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Mortgage Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`032022-6-028`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`032022-6-028`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,415 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,415 sqft
Basement Area	315 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1991
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Wood Porch
Porch Area	240 sqft
Deck Area	240 sqft
Patio Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1309 E 55TH ST
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98404-2628
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	SECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 24 L 3 OF S P 79-530 FORMERLY S P 79-173 EXC S 30 FT DEEDED TO CITY OF TACOMA AFN 2935097 OUT OF 2-029 SEG L-2803 SF JES
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	20
Legal Section	22
Legal Subdivision	CITY
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4025
Census Tract	62300

Owner

1309 E 55th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2026.

Source: Pierce County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1309 E 55TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2628
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Couple

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 3, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 11, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EAST WEST BANK
Nov 20, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 14, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Sep 7, 2021	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 11, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 11, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 22, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20260611375
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 22, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000540
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	1309 E 55TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2628
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2026
Title Company	WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0006030111
Date	Jun 3, 2021
Instrument	202106030111

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	BOCA RATON, FL 33431

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Jun 11, 2026
Property Address	1309 E 55TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2628
Document Number	0000000375
Instrument Date	May 28, 2026
Instrument	2026375
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 17, 2026
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$764,368.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1309 E 55TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2628

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000376,
Date	Jun 11, 2026
Instrument	202611376

Lender

Name	EAST WEST BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.3%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Nov 20, 2023
Property Address	1309 E 55TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2628
Document Number	0011200406
Map Reference	VOL 37 PG 8
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2023
Instrument	202311200406
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 6, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 5102, TACOMA, WA 98415-0102

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3523 185TH STREET CT E, TACOMA, WA 98446-6004

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	1309 E 55TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2628
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0002140948
Date	Feb 14, 2020
Instrument	202002140948

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

September 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Sep 7, 2021
Property Address	1309 E 55TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2628
Document Number	0009070797
Map Reference	VOL 33 PG 51
Instrument Date	Sep 7, 2021
Instrument	202109070797
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1309 E 55TH ST, 1309, TACOMA, WA 98404-2628

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3523 185TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-6005

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1309 E 55th St was $4,381, up 1.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Pierce County
Municipality	Tacoma City
Unified School District	Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,381.00 (+1.65%)	$400,000 (-0.45%) Land $175,900 Building $224,100	$400,000 (-0.45%) Land $175,900 Building $224,100
2025	$4,310.00 (+6.89%)	$401,800 (+10.99%) Land $194,200 Building $207,600	$401,800 (+10.99%) Land $194,200 Building $207,600
2024	$4,032.00 (+1.66%)	$362,000 (-5.16%) Land $174,100 Building $187,900	$362,000 (-5.16%) Land $174,100 Building $187,900
2023	$3,966.00	$381,700 Land $175,000 Building $206,700	$381,700 Land $175,000 Building $206,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1309 E 55th 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1309 E 55th 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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