Pierce County property record for 409 Kensington Ave NW, Orting, WA 98360
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,919 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,780 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 700057-0-240 |
| Primary APN | 700057-0-240 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,919 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,660 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 957 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,227 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 741 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 77 sqft |
| Deck Area | 77 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 409 KENSINGTON AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | ORTING |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98360-9428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU |
| Legal Description | SECTION 30 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 05 QUARTER 41 WHITEHAWK DIVISION 2: WHITEHAWK DIVISION 2 NE OF SE 30-19-05E L 24 APPROX 7,227 SQ FT EASE OF REC OUT OF 4-026 & 4-027 SEG H0101 MD 7/6/95MD DC111097KM |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHAWK DIVISION 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 70403 |
409 Kensington Ave NW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2003.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 409 KENSINGTON AVE NW, ORTING, WA 98360-9428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20031129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 409 KENSINGTON AVE NW, ORTING, WA 98360-9428 |
| Document Number | 2010090122 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 409 KENSINGTON AVE NW ORTING WA 983609428, ORTING, WA 98360-9428 |
| Document Number | 2010090122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202010090122 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 276 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2043 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 409 Kensington Ave NW was $4,780, up 6.1% from the year before.
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 | $4,780.00 (+6.13%) | $515,000 (+0.98%) Land $193,500 Building $321,500 | $515,000 (+0.98%) Land $193,500 Building $321,500 |
| 2025 | $4,504.00 (+7.73%) | $510,000 (+13.54%) Land $183,900 Building $326,100 | $510,000 (+13.54%) Land $183,900 Building $326,100 |
| 2024 | $4,181.00 (-0.36%) | $449,200 (-3.75%) Land $166,400 Building $282,800 | $449,200 (-3.75%) Land $166,400 Building $282,800 |
| 2023 | $4,196.00 | $466,700 Land $166,400 Building $300,300 | $466,700 Land $166,400 Building $300,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 409 Kensington Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 42 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1986–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Kensington Ave NW 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 | Indirect within 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 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 392 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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