509 156th St E, #511, Tacoma, WA 98445 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 509 156th St E, #511, Tacoma, WA 98445

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.57 acres (24,829 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$306,719 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill	$6,482 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`031921-8-017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`031921-8-017`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Units	2 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,790 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,434 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,790 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	24,829 sqft (0.57 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	644 sqft
Parking Spaces	6 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Wood Porch
Deck Area	704 sqft
Patio Area	704 sqft
Storage Building	364 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	511 156TH ST E
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98445-1132
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	MSF
Legal Description	SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 41 L 3 OF S P 79-207 EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 4-035 SEG L-2656 NC ES (DCWJEMS4-30-82)
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	19
Legal Section	21
Legal Subdivision	SP#79-207
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	71408

Owner

509 156th St E, #511, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2018.

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2602 S 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98409-7303
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2016585
Last Transfer Date	Sep 12, 2018
Transfer Doc	0000000631
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Sep 17, 2018
Property Address	509 156TH ST E # 511, 511, TACOMA, WA 98445-1132
Document Number	0009170631
Map Reference	VOL 33 PG 85
Instrument Date	Sep 12, 2018
Instrument	201809170631
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2021
Title Company	CW TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	509 156TH ST E # 511, 511, TACOMA, WA 98445-1132

Mortgage

Document Number	0009170632
Date	Sep 17, 2018
Instrument	201809170632

Lender

Name	GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 156th St E, #511 was $6,482, up 2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Pierce County
Unified School District	Bethel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$591,900 Land $227,000 Building $364,900	$591,900 Land $227,000 Building $364,900
2025	$6,482.00 (+2.05%)
2024	$6,352.00 (-0.22%)	$542,200 (-1.88%) Land $202,700 Building $339,500	$542,200 (-1.88%) Land $202,700 Building $339,500
2023	$6,366.00	$552,600 Land $202,700 Building $349,900	$552,600 Land $202,700 Building $349,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 509 156th St E, #511 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

The area around 509 156th St E, #511 has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land 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 System	SPANAWAY WATER COMPANY private · serves 34,506 people · EPA ID WA5382850
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	May 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 277 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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