16722 78th St E, Sumner, WA 98390 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 16722 78th St E, Sumner, WA 98390

Property Summary

Property TypeFarm - Irrigated or Dry
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,012 sqft · built 2023
Lot Size10.9 acres (476,111 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$100,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$13,266 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Mortgage
Feb 2023 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN052032-6-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN052032-6-009

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area5,012 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,169 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2023
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2023
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area476,111 sqft
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area1,093 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Slab
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area750 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address16722 78TH ST E
CitySUMNER
StateWA
Zip98390-2926
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry
Local Zoning CodeARL
Legal DescriptionSECTION 32 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 05 QUARTER 22 L 3 OF SP 2020-12-23-5003 EASE OF REC CURRENT USE RCW 84.34 AS AMEND 1973 AGRI 1974 AFN 2546786 9.93 ACS 1 AC EXCLUDED OUT OF 05-20-29-3-096 & 3-098 JP/DH 02/18/21 JP/DH
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionPUYALLUP
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract70312

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1374, SUMNER, WA 98390-0280
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 20, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BANNER BANK
Feb 3, 2023Ground Lease, Transfer
Jul 5, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 5, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 5, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022354
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address16722 78TH ST E, SUMNER, WA 98390-2926
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2026
Title CompanyWFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0009200789
DateSep 20, 2022
Instrument202209200789
Lender
NameBANNER BANK
TypeBank
AddressWALLA WALLA, WA 99362
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term373 Months
DueOct 1, 2053

February 2023: Ground Lease, Transfer

Document TypeGround Lease
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateFeb 3, 2023
Property Address16722 78TH ST E, SUMNER, WA 98390-2926
Document Number0002030211
Instrument DateJul 1, 2022
Instrument202302030211
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1157, TACOMA, WA 98401-1157

July 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateJul 5, 2022
Property Address16722 78TH ST E, SUMNER, WA 98390-2926
Document Number0007050354
Instrument DateJun 30, 2022
Instrument202207050354
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,600.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
Unified School DistrictSumner School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,433,000 (+70.55%) Land $554,300 Building $878,700$1,433,000 (+70.55%) Land $554,300 Building $878,700
2025$13,266.00 (+88.65%)
2024$7,032.00 (+1,842.54%)$840,200 (+79.72%) Land $462,700 Building $377,500$840,200 (+79.72%) Land $462,700 Building $377,500
2023$362.00$467,500 Land $467,500$467,500 Land $467,500

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1996)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1996 · High Winds, Severe Storms 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF SUMNER
serves 16,438 people · EPA ID WA5385120
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2021
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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