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480 S River Ave, Buckley, WA 98321 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 480 S River Ave, Buckley, WA 98321

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details8 bd · 4 ba · 3,040 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.152 acres (6,600 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$840,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$7,163 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN954010-0-371

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN954010-0-371

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures20 Plumbing Fixtures
Units8 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,040 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,520 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,520 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2002
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,600 sqft (0.152 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area112 sqft
Deck Area112 sqft
Patio Area288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address480 S RIVER AVE
CityBUCKLEY
StateWA
Zip98321-9313
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeHDR
Legal DescriptionSECTION 03 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 06 QUARTER 33 WICKERSHAMS 1ST ADD TO BUCKLEY L 2 & NWLY 20 FT L 3 B 37 OUT OF 037-0 SEG N-0702 SG EMS
Legal Range06
Legal Township19
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionWICKERSHAMS 1ST ADD TO BUCKLEY
Legal Block37
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionBUCKLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2019
Census Tract70207

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address22724 146TH ST E, ORTING, WA 98360-9168
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 7, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 7, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 16, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20211029
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateOct 7, 2021
Property Address480 S RIVER AVE, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-9313
Document Number0010071029
Map ReferenceVOL 3 PG 85
Instrument DateOct 4, 2021
Instrument202110071029
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$14,052.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17427 5TH AVE W, BOTHELL, WA 98012-9146

Mortgage

Document Number0010071031
DateOct 7, 2021
Instrument202110071031
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityBuckley City
Unified School DistrictWhite River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,163.00 (+20.12%)$823,300 (+5%) Land $286,100 Building $537,200$823,300 (+5%) Land $286,100 Building $537,200
2025$5,963.00 (+12.17%)$784,100 (+34.89%) Land $286,100 Building $498,000$784,100 (+34.89%) Land $286,100 Building $498,000
2024$5,316.00 (+2.57%)$581,300 (-) Land $315,200 Building $266,100$581,300 (-) Land $315,200 Building $266,100
2023$5,183.00$581,300 Land $315,200 Building $266,100$581,300 Land $315,200 Building $266,100

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 SystemBUCKLEY WATER
serves 7,842 people · EPA ID WA5309000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2022
Lead6 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 273 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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