Pierce County property record for 23215 96th St E, Buckley, WA 98321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 4.85 acres (211,266 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,517 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 052036-3-001 |
| Primary APN | 052036-3-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,586 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 576 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 211,266 sqft |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 104 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 576 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 23215 96TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | BUCKLEY |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98321-9417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 05 QUARTER 33 : BEG 500 FT W OF SE COR OF SW OF SW TH W 320 FT TH N 660 FT TH E 320 FT TO W LI OF A TR CYD TO EDWIN BAUMBACH BY D 1/6/48 AUD FEE # 1471287 TH S 211.2 FT M/L TO SW COR SD TR TH CONT S TO BEG EXC RD SEG E 68 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Unit | 147128 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 70309 |
23215 96th St E is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2025.
Source: Pierce County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23215 96TH ST E, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-9417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20061346 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23215 96th St E was $6,517, up 12.4% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | White River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $601,400 Land $418,000 Building $183,400 | $601,400 Land $418,000 Building $183,400 | |
| 2025 | $6,517.00 (+12.44%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,796.00 (-5.01%) | $550,800 (-8.4%) Land $372,500 Building $178,300 | $550,800 (-8.4%) Land $372,500 Building $178,300 |
| 2023 | $6,102.00 | $601,300 Land $430,400 Building $170,900 | $601,300 Land $430,400 Building $170,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23215 96th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 23215 96th St E 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Skynet Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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