Pierce County property record for 501 E 68th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,035 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 781500-0-682 |
| Primary APN | 781500-0-682 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,500 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 501 E 68TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 11 SOUTH TACOMA PLAT OF: SOUTH TACOMA PLAT OF S 1/2 L 5 & 6 B 24 NE OF NE 28-20-03E APPROX 5000 SQ FT OUT OF 068-0 SEG R-0932 SG EMS |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH TACOMA PLAT OF |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 63200 |
501 E 68th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 1998.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5628 NORMANDY AVE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464-2324 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000406 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 501 E 68TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1832 |
| Document Number | 1707170430 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 501 E 68TH ST TACOMA WA 984041832, TACOMA, WA 98404-1832 |
| Document Number | 1707170430 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201707170430 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E 68th St was $4,035, up 4.9% 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 | $387,100 Land $173,800 Building $213,300 | $387,100 Land $173,800 Building $213,300 | |
| 2025 | $4,035.00 (+4.86%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,848.00 (+0.73%) | $345,400 (-6.04%) Land $167,100 Building $178,300 | $345,400 (-6.04%) Land $167,100 Building $178,300 |
| 2023 | $3,820.00 | $367,600 Land $155,100 Building $212,500 | $367,600 Land $155,100 Building $212,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 E 68th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 501 E 68th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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