1718 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 1718 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeQuadplex
Details8 bd · 4 ba · 3,752 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$190,000 (Feb 2011)
Tax Bill$8,199 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN534500-0-033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN534500-0-033

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures20 Plumbing Fixtures
Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,752 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,876 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,876 sqft
Basement Area1,876 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Width50 ft Width

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1718 E 56TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-5147
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Local Zoning CodeR4L
Legal DescriptionSECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 41 LONDON & LIVERPOOL: LONDON & LIVERPOOL L 7 & 8 B 2 EXC THAT POR THEREOF APPROPRIATED BY CY OF TAC FOR PIPE LI RECORDED UNDER P CO SUP CT CASE #75678 TOG/W THAT POR OF N 1/2 OF ALLEY LY BET B 2 & 9 SD PLAT AB
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionLONDON & LIVERPOOL
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number7,8
Legal Unit75678
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract63301

Owner

1718 E 56th St, a quadplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2011.

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address37329 22ND AVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003-7579
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 25, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 25, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 7, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2011657
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1718 E 56th St was $8,199, up 4.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$752,600 Land $177,200 Building $575,400$752,600 Land $177,200 Building $575,400
2025$8,199.00 (+4.91%)
2024$7,815.00 (+0.63%)$702,600 (-6.13%) Land $175,400 Building $527,200$702,600 (-6.13%) Land $175,400 Building $527,200
2023$7,766.00$748,500 Land $172,900 Building $575,600$748,500 Land $172,900 Building $575,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1718 E 56th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1718 E 56th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

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