Pierce County property record for 3615 Hotsko Rd E, Buckley, WA 98321
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,839 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 6.4 acres (278,784 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $239,719 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,617 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 700033-0-100 |
| Primary APN | 700033-0-100 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,839 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 278,784 sqft (6.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3615 HOTSKO RD E |
|---|---|
| City | BUCKLEY |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98321-9488 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 14 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 05 QUARTER 23 RAINIER SUNRISE ESTATES L 10 TOG/W PRI RD EASE OF REC CURRENT USE FARM & AGRI RCW 84.34 1997 ONE ACRE EXCLUDED 2017 OUT OF 2-032 & 2-033 SEG F0412 MD 9/8/93MD |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAINIER SUNRISE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 70307 |
3615 Hotsko Rd E, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since October 2024.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3626 196TH AVENUE CT E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-5801 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DALE G SMITH |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017743 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000372 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3615 HOTSKO RD E, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-9488 |
| Document Number | 0004271160 |
| Map Reference | DOC 93090200323 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202104271160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3615 HOTSKO RD E, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-9488 |
| Document Number | 1707180743 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201707180743 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,277.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3626 196TH AVENUE CT E LAKE TAPPS WA 983915801, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-5801 |
| Document Number | 1707180744 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201707180744 |
| Name | DALE G SMITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 14895 N BRENDA RD, PRESCOTT, AZ 86305-5618 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2020 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3615 Hotsko Rd E was $10,617, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Dieringer School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,617.00 (+4.78%) | $1,277,200 Land $588,500 Building $688,700 | $1,277,200 Land $588,500 Building $688,700 |
| 2025 | $10,133.00 (+44.18%) | ||
| 2024 | $7,028.00 (+979.57%) | $913,100 (+128.79%) Land $513,500 Building $399,600 | $913,100 (+128.79%) Land $513,500 Building $399,600 |
| 2023 | $651.00 | $399,100 Land $399,100 | $399,100 Land $399,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3615 Hotsko Rd 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 3615 Hotsko Rd 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 | BONNEY LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT CITY serves 43,371 people · EPA ID WA5307650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2021 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Skynet Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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