Pierce County property record for 409 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,580 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,975 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 227500-0-230 |
| Primary APN | 227500-0-230 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,107 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,580 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Width | 60 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 409 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 ASHTONS 1ST ADD : WLY 60 FT OF L 12 THRU 15 B 11 EXC POR APPROP PER P CO SUT CT 65848 DESC AS FOLL BEG SE COR SD L 15 B 11 TH N ALG E LI OF SD L 6.404 FT TH WLY 120 FT M/L TO A PT ON THE W LI OF SD L 7.021 F |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHTONS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-15 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 62400 |
409 E 56th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 1998.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 409 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 1998 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998675 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 8, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000691 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 409 E 56th St was $3,975, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Tacoma City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $379,900 Land $184,500 Building $195,400 | $379,900 Land $184,500 Building $195,400 | |
| 2025 | $3,975.00 (+3.43%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,843.00 (+1.99%) | $345,000 (-4.85%) Land $165,700 Building $179,300 | $345,000 (-4.85%) Land $165,700 Building $179,300 |
| 2023 | $3,768.00 | $362,600 Land $171,900 Building $190,700 | $362,600 Land $171,900 Building $190,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 409 E 56th St 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 409 E 56th St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 549 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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