Pierce County property record for 16317 259th Ave E, Buckley, WA 98321
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.19 acres (52,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,353 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 061930-5-024 |
| Primary APN | 061930-5-024 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 52,260 sqft |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Steep |
| Street Address | 16317 259TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | BUCKLEY |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98321-9825 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 30 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 06 QUARTER 11 : L 4 SP 82-12-08-0217 EXC THAT POR APPROP PER P CO SUP CT 03-2-05538-2 DESC AS FOLL COM AT SW COR OF SD L 4 TH N 89 DEG 31 MIN 14 SEC E 37.36 FT & TPOB TH N 69 DEG 48 MIN 52 SEC E 97.33 FT TH S 54 DEG 22 MI |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 70206 |
16317 259th Ave E, vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 1999.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16315 259TH AVE E, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-9825 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 1999106 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16317 259th Ave E was $1,353, down 4.2% 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 | $152,000 Land $152,000 | $152,000 Land $152,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,353.00 (-4.18%) | ||
| 2024 | $1,412.00 (+2.54%) | $151,700 (-1.17%) Land $151,700 | $151,700 (-1.17%) Land $151,700 |
| 2023 | $1,377.00 | $153,500 Land $153,500 | $153,500 Land $153,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16317 259th Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 | 5 (2006–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2009 · Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 16317 259th 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | Sierra Water System serves 355 people · EPA ID WA5304643 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 40 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Skynet Broadband, Xfinity.
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