Pierce County property record for 402 Balmer St SW, Orting, WA 98360
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,042 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,572 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $309,669 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,728 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 700246-0-550 |
| Primary APN | 700246-0-550 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,042 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,480 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,572 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 438 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 402 BALMER ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | ORTING |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98360-7471 |
| 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 55 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 Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 70403 |
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 BALMER ST SW, ORTING, WA 98360-7471 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015527 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,728.00 (+1.2%) | $598,400 (+5.99%) Land $178,600 Building $419,800 | $598,400 (+5.99%) Land $178,600 Building $419,800 |
| 2025 | $5,660.00 (+6.83%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,298.00 (-1.56%) | $564,600 (-5.08%) Land $178,600 Building $386,000 | $564,600 (-5.08%) Land $178,600 Building $386,000 |
| 2023 | $5,382.00 | $594,800 Land $178,600 Building $416,200 | $594,800 Land $178,600 Building $416,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
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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