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237 Wood Ave, Sumner, WA 98390 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 237 Wood Ave, Sumner, WA 98390

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,315 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$240,000 (Mar 2005)
Tax Bill$5,736 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN042025-1-032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN042025-1-032

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,315 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,777 sqft
1st Floor Area1,315 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Slab
Porch Area884 sqft
Patio Area242 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address237 WOOD AVE
CitySUMNER
StateWA
Zip98390-1241
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLDR-6
Legal DescriptionSECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 04 QUARTER 14 : COM AT INTER OF N LI OF GARY ST ST & E LI OF WOOD AVE TH N 05 DEG 27 MIN 05 SEC W 110.38 FT TO POB TH N 89 DEG 15 MIN 30 SEC E 133.8 FT TH N 00 DEG 41 MIN 15 SEC E 75.15 FT TH S 89 DEG 15 MIN 30 SEC W 140.
Legal Range04
Legal Township20
Legal Section25
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionPUYALLUP
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract73302

Owner

237 Wood Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2005.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address237 WOOD AVE, SUMNER, WA 98390-1241
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 30, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20051705
Prior Transfer DateApr 15, 1992
Prior Transfer Doc0000000557
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address237 WOOD AVE, SUMNER, WA 98390-1241
Document Number2005040229
Instrument DateApr 28, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 18, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address237 WOOD AVE SUMNER WA 983901241, SUMNER, WA 98390-1241

Mortgage

Document Number2005040229
DateMay 4, 2020
Instrument202005040229
Lender
NameAMERISAVE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLYNNWOOD, WA 98036
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 3, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Wood Ave was $5,736, up 20.2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalitySumner City
Unified School DistrictSumner School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$502,900 Land $263,200 Building $239,700$502,900 Land $263,200 Building $239,700
2025$5,736.00 (+20.23%)
2024$4,771.00 (+0.21%)$461,000 (-2.43%) Land $231,800 Building $229,200$461,000 (-2.43%) Land $231,800 Building $229,200
2023$4,761.00$472,500 Land $254,400 Building $218,100$472,500 Land $254,400 Building $218,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 237 Wood Ave 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 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.

Wildfire

The area around 237 Wood Ave 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SUMNER
serves 16,438 people · EPA ID WA5385120
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2021
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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