Pierce County property record for 1524 Steele Ave, Sumner, WA 98390
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,314 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,685 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042024-1-046 |
| Primary APN | 042024-1-046 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,314 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 78 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 456 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 278 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1524 STEELE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SUMNER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98390-1610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 04 QUARTER 13 : COM AT A PT ON N 1/16 LI SEC 1265 FT E OF ITS INTER WITH W LI OF A MORRISON DC TH S 596.87 FT ALG WLY LI OF RD TO POB TH S 50 FT TH W TO C/L OF SALMON CREEK TH NELY ALONG C/L OF CREEK TO A PT W OF POB TH E |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| Census Tract | 73301 |
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1524 STEELE AVE, SUMNER, WA 98390-1610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008198 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000197 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 1524 STEELE AVE, SUMNER, WA 98390-1610 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002140592 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202202140592 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Sumner City |
| Unified School District | Sumner School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $368,200 (+24.18%) Land $203,600 Building $164,600 | $368,200 (+24.18%) Land $203,600 Building $164,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,685.00 (+19.92%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,073.00 (-1.38%) | $296,500 (-4.01%) Land $174,500 Building $122,000 | $296,500 (-4.01%) Land $174,500 Building $122,000 |
| 2023 | $3,116.00 | $308,900 Land $191,500 Building $117,400 | $308,900 Land $191,500 Building $117,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 SUMNER serves 16,438 people · EPA ID WA5385120 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2021 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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