20537 197th Ave E, Orting, WA 98360 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 20537 197th Ave E, Orting, WA 98360 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.75 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2009
Square Footage3,409 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$299,669 (2016)
Tax Bill$5,831.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Pierce County records · APN 700169-1-010

Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address20537 197TH AVE E, ORTING, WA 98360-9378
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 13, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
HOME MORTGAGE EXPERTS INC
Dec 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
Apr 11, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
Jul 14, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
Jul 05, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 27, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 27, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 29, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2016923
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address20537 197TH AVE E, ORTING, WA 98360-9378
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007130156
DateJul 13, 2022
Instrument202207130156
Lender
NameHOME MORTGAGE EXPERTS INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressIRVING, TX 75063
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2052

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address20537 197TH AVE E, ORTING, WA 98360-9378
Document Number2001060293
Instrument DateDec 30, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2020
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address20537 197TH AVE E ORTING WA 983609378, ORTING, WA 98360-9378

Mortgage

Document Number2001060293
DateJan 06, 2020
Instrument202001060293
Lender
NameOTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
TypeBank
AddressOCEANSIDE, CA 92054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 05, 2050

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address20537 197TH AVE E, ORTING, WA 98360-9378
Document Number1904170348
Instrument DateApr 11, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2019
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address20537 197TH AVE E ORTING WA 983609378, ORTING, WA 98360-9378

Mortgage

Document Number1904170348
DateApr 17, 2019
Instrument201904170348
Lender
NameOTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
TypeBank
AddressOCEANSIDE, CA 92054
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 16, 2049

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address20537 197TH AVE E, ORTING, WA 98360-9378
Document Number1807190193
Instrument DateJul 14, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 31, 2018
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address20537 197TH AVE E ORTING WA 983609378, ORTING, WA 98360-9378

Mortgage

Document Number1807190193
DateJul 19, 2018
Instrument201807190193
Lender
NameOTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
TypeBank
AddressOCEANSIDE, CA 92054
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 18, 2048

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address20537 197TH AVE E, ORTING, WA 98360-9378
Document Number1708010312
Instrument DateJul 05, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address20537 197TH AVE E ORTING WA 983609378, ORTING, WA 98360-9378

Mortgage

Document Number1708010312
DateAug 01, 2017
Instrument201708010312
Lender
NameOTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressOCEANSIDE, CA 92054
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 31, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pierce County records · Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$587,400 (+2.14%) Land $180,000 Building $407,400$587,400 (+2.14%) Land $180,000 Building $407,400
2025$5,831.00 (+7.27%)
2024$5,436.00 (-0.35%)$575,100 (-3.64%) Land $182,100 Building $393,000$575,100 (-3.64%) Land $182,100 Building $393,000
2023$5,455.00$596,800 Land $173,800 Building $423,000$596,800 Land $173,800 Building $423,000

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Pierce County (53053C), updated February 27, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 16% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN700169-1-010

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area3,409 sqft Living Area
Gross Area483 sqft Gross Area
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Stories2 Stories
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Architectural StyleBi-Level Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area483 sqft Garage
Deck Area126 sqft Deck
Patio Area126 sqft Patio
Porch Area102 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address20537 197TH AVE E
CityORTING
StateWA
Zip98360-9378
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECTION 04 TOWNSHIP 18 RANGE 05 QUARTER 44 PLAT BUTTES PDD PHASE 2 LOT 101 TOG/W 1/120TH UNDIV INT IN TR O,P,Q,R,S & U EASE OF REC OUT OF 4-003 & 4-004, 05-18-03-3-003 SEG 2004-0866 3/18/04MD
Legal Range05
Legal Township18
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionBUTTES PDD PHASE 2
Legal Phase2
Legal TractO
Legal Lot Number101
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Minor Civil DivisionMOUNT RAINIER
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3003
Census Tract70100

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