159 S Cedar St, Buckley, WA 98321 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 159 S Cedar St, Buckley, WA 98321

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.122 acres (5,293 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$705,719 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill$3,862 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2018 Mortgage
May 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN297500-0-831

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN297500-0-831

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,540 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,540 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2017
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,293 sqft (0.122 acres)
PorchSlab
Porch Area160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 S CEDAR ST
CityBUCKLEY
StateWA
Zip98321-2805
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeBUCK
Legal DescriptionSECTION 03 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 06 QUARTER 31 CHAMBERLAINS: PARCEL B OF BLA 2018-04-18-5004 DESC AS S 39.6 FT OF L 5 TOG/W N 5.31 FT OF L 6 B 15 EASE OF REC OUT OF 297500-082-0 SEG 2018-0515 JP 04/27/18 JP
Legal Range06
Legal Township19
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionCHAMBERLAINS
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number5-6
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionBUCKLEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3059
Census Tract70207

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of April 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1602, SUMNER, WA 98390-0340
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 13, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
May 28, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 12, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018580
Last Transfer DateApr 28, 2021
Transfer Doc0000000727
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address157 TO TO 159 S CEDAR ST, SUMNER, WA 98390
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 30, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007130705
DateJul 13, 2018
Instrument201807130705
Lender
NameEAGLE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMIAMI, FL 33172
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2048

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateMay 28, 2021
Property Address159 S CEDAR ST, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-2805
Document Number0005280727
Map ReferenceDOC 201804185004
Instrument DateApr 28, 2021
Instrument202105280727
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateOct 12, 2018
Property Address157 TO TO 159 S CEDAR ST, SUMNER, WA 98390
Document Number1810120580
Instrument DateSep 21, 2018
Instrument201810120580
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$12,571.80
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1602 SUMNER WA 983900340, SUMNER, WA 98390-0340

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$445,500 (+2.41%) Land $199,000 Building $246,500$445,500 (+2.41%) Land $199,000 Building $246,500
2025$3,862.00 (+4.83%)$435,000 (+8.1%) Land $182,500 Building $252,500$435,000 (+8.1%) Land $182,500 Building $252,500
2024$3,684.00 (+2.93%)$402,400 (+0.35%) Land $170,800 Building $231,600$402,400 (+0.35%) Land $170,800 Building $231,600
2023$3,579.00$401,000 Land $189,100 Building $211,900$401,000 Land $189,100 Building $211,900

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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2009)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2009 · Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, And Flooding

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
ExposureIndirect
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 SystemBUCKLEY WATER
serves 7,842 people · EPA ID WA5309000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2022
Lead6 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Skynet Broadband
Fixed Wireless
100 / 100

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