5121 96th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 5121 96th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size	1.3 acres (56,840 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$112,802 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,661 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`032036-4-125`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`032036-4-125`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,550 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,550 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1942
Effective Year Built	Effective 1981
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	56,840 sqft
Porch	Wood Porch
Deck Area	405 sqft
Patio Area	405 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5121 96TH ST E
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98446-5422
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RSEP
Legal Description	SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 PARCEL A OF DBLR 2007-04-10-5005 DESC AS FOLL E 196 FT OF S 320 FT OF SW OF SE OF SE EXC S 30 FT FOR RD OUT OF 4-018 & 4-001 SEG 2008-0228 10/16/07CL
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	20
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	BLA#200704105005
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	71100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5121 96TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5422
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 15, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021407
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 22, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000407
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Mar 26, 2021
Property Address	5121 96TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5422
Document Number	0003260407
Map Reference	AF 200704105005
Instrument Date	Mar 22, 2021
Instrument	202103260407
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2023
Title Company	VANTAGE PT TITLE INC, VANTAGE POINT TITLE INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,804.83
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5121 96TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5422

Mortgage

Document Number	0003260408
Date	Mar 26, 2021
Instrument	202103260408

Lender

Name	BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$471,400 (+4.41%) Land $280,800 Building $190,600	$471,400 (+4.41%) Land $280,800 Building $190,600
2025	$5,661.00 (+8.28%)
2024	$5,228.00 (-4.74%)	$451,500 (-9.08%) Land $279,600 Building $171,900	$451,500 (-9.08%) Land $279,600 Building $171,900
2023	$5,488.00	$496,600 Land $321,700 Building $174,900	$496,600 Land $321,700 Building $174,900

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO private · serves 19,125 people · EPA ID WA5385050
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	May 2021
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 143 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20