Pierce County property record for 1703 97th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.502 acres (21,875 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,900 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,914 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 774500-1-030 |
| Primary APN | 774500-1-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 906 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 794 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,875 sqft (0.502 acres) |
| Lot Width | 175 ft Width |
| Porch | Open Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 478 sqft |
| Deck Area | 254 sqft |
| Patio Area | 254 sqft |
| Storage Building | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1703 97TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98445-4027 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | NC |
| Legal Description | SECTION 03 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 12 SOUTHEAST TACOMA L 17 THRU 21, L 22 INCL 10 FT DIV ST VAC B 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHEAST TACOMA |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 71601 |
1703 97th St E, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1703 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4027 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BRIGGS RENTAL LLC |
| Oct 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 19, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211215350 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 1703 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4027 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | PUGET SOUND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1703 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4027 |
| Document Number | 0001310342 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202401310342 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CORONA, CA 92879 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1703 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4027 |
| Document Number | 0012150350 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202112150350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | PUGET SOUND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,814.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1703 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4027 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0012150351 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202112150351 |
| Name | BRIGGS RENTAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1703 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4027 |
| Document Number | 1710230445 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201710230445 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 44246 TACOMA WA 984480246, TACOMA, WA 98448-0246 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1703 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4027 |
| Document Number | 1709190650 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201709190650 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1703 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4027 |
| Document Number | 1707210403 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Instrument | 201707210403 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 44246 TACOMA WA 984480246, TACOMA, WA 98448-0246 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1703 97th St E was $5,914, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Franklin Pierce School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $503,900 Land $406,700 Building $97,200 | $503,900 Land $406,700 Building $97,200 | |
| 2025 | $5,914.00 (+3.32%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,724.00 (+34.94%) | $413,400 (+10.89%) Land $281,100 Building $132,300 | $413,400 (+10.89%) Land $281,100 Building $132,300 |
| 2023 | $4,242.00 | $372,800 Land $205,100 Building $167,700 | $372,800 Land $205,100 Building $167,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1703 97th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 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.
The area around 1703 97th St E 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 |
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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 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 263 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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