Pierce County property record for 485 Nelson St, Buckley, WA 98321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.75 ba · 3,038 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,406 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,080 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 800008-0-060 |
| Primary APN | 800008-0-060 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,038 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,903 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,406 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 745 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 87 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 485 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUCKLEY |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98321-5501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BUCK |
| Legal Description | SECTION 03 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 06 QUARTER 44 PERKINS PRAIRIE PH I: L 6 OUT OF 3-005 & 8-002 SEG 2015-0360 JP 04/22/15 JP |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | PERKINS PRAIRIE PH I |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 70207 |
485 Nelson St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 509, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-0509 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jun 18, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20215 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000604 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 485 NELSON ST, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-5501 |
| Document Number | 0003240005 |
| Map Reference | DOC 201504155001 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103240005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 509, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-0509 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0003240006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103240006 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 485 NELSON ST, BUCKLEY, WA 98321-5501 |
| Document Number | 1806180519 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201806180519 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 12375 S 182ND DR GOODYEAR AZ 853387866, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338-7866 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 485 Nelson St was $6,080, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Buckley City |
| Unified School District | White River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,080.00 (-0.98%) | $646,600 Land $235,500 Building $411,100 | $646,600 Land $235,500 Building $411,100 |
| 2025 | $6,140.00 (+8.35%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,667.00 (+5.43%) | $619,700 (+2.8%) Land $202,200 Building $417,500 | $619,700 (+2.8%) Land $202,200 Building $417,500 |
| 2023 | $5,375.00 | $602,800 Land $223,700 Building $379,100 | $602,800 Land $223,700 Building $379,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 485 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2009 · Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, And Flooding |
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 485 Nelson St 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 |
| 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 | BUCKLEY WATER serves 7,842 people · EPA ID WA5309000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2022 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023–2025) 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 305 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 |
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