Pierce County property record for 501 Factory St SE, Orting, WA 98360
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $909 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Reverse Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 548500-0-180 |
| Primary APN | 548500-0-180 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 360 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,420 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Lot Width | 90 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 600 sqft |
| Patio Area | 600 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 501 FACTORY ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | ORTING |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98360-2914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU |
| Legal Description | SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 05 QUARTER 43 MANUFACTORY TO ORTING: MANUFACTORY TO ORTING L 14 THRU 16 B 3 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | MANUFACTORY TO ORTING |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 70404 |
501 Factory St SE is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 1998.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 614, ORTING, WA 98360-0614 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage HIGHTECHLENDING INC |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
| Feb 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage REFI.COM |
| May 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FIRST DIRECT LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 8, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000681 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 501 FACTORY ST SE, ORTING, WA 98360-2914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 FACTORY ST SE, ORTING, WA 98360-2914 |
| Document Number | 0002180315 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202202180315 |
| Name | HIGHTECHLENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92614 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 908 Months |
| Due | Oct 30, 2097 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.17% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.17% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 501 FACTORY ST SE, ORTING, WA 98360-2914 |
| Document Number | 1907090117 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WEG NAT'L TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 501 FACTORY ST E ORTING WA 983602914, ORTING, WA 98360-2914 |
| Document Number | 1907090117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201907090117 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 8, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 501 FACTORY ST SE, ORTING, WA 98360-2914 |
| Document Number | 1802140057 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 501 FACTORY ST E ORTING WA 98360, ORTING, WA 98360 |
| Document Number | 1802140057 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201802140057 |
| Name | REFI.COM |
|---|---|
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 13, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 501 FACTORY ST SE, ORTING, WA 98360-2914 |
| Document Number | 1705160038 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 501 FACTORY ST E ORTING WA 98360, ORTING, WA 98360 |
| Document Number | 1705160038 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201705160038 |
| Name | FIRST DIRECT LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Factory St SE was $909 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 68.5% 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 | $349,800 Land $204,900 Building $144,900 | $349,800 Land $204,900 Building $144,900 | |
| 2025 | $909.00 (-68.47%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,883.00 (+716.71%) | $308,900 (-3.07%) Land $176,300 Building $132,600 | $308,900 (-3.07%) Land $176,300 Building $132,600 |
| 2023 | $353.00 Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $318,700 Land $176,300 Building $142,400 | $318,700 Land $176,300 Building $142,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Factory St SE in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 501 Factory St SE 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 177 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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