Pierce County property record for 217 Balmer St SW, Orting, WA 98360
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,895 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,274 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,184 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,666 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 700246-0-080 |
| Primary APN | 700246-0-080 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,895 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,473 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,274 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 578 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 217 BALMER ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | ORTING |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98360-7497 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU |
| Legal Description | SECTION 32 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 05 QUARTER 32 PLAT MEADOWS AT ORTING DIV 2 PH 1 L 8 EASE OF REC OUT OF 05-19-32-3-043 & 3-053 SEG 2014-0095 DX8/28/13DX |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWS AT ORTING DIV 2 PH 1 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 70403 |
217 Balmer St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 BALMER ST SW, ORTING, WA 98360-7497 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015560 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 217 BALMER ST SW, ORTING, WA 98360-7497 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 BALMER ST SW, ORTING, WA 98360-7497 |
| Document Number | 0002220088 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202302220088 |
| Name | LENDAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TEMPE, AZ 85288 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Balmer St SW was $5,666, up 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Orting City |
| Unified School District | Orting School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,666.00 (+1.2%) | $590,800 Land $186,100 Building $404,700 | $590,800 Land $186,100 Building $404,700 |
| 2025 | $5,599.00 (+6.69%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,248.00 (-1.46%) | $558,700 (-4.95%) Land $186,100 Building $372,600 | $558,700 (-4.95%) Land $186,100 Building $372,600 |
| 2023 | $5,326.00 | $587,800 Land $186,100 Building $401,700 | $587,800 Land $186,100 Building $401,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Balmer St SW in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 22 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 106 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 106 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 217 Balmer St SW 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 | CITY OF ORTING serves 10,332 people · EPA ID WA5364500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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