Pierce County property record for 514 S Wright Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,351 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 208306-0-040 |
| Primary APN | 208306-0-040 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,238 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Deck Area | 54 sqft |
| Patio Area | 54 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 514 S WRIGHT AVE, A |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98418-6918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4L |
| Legal Description | SECTION 09 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 33 : TACOMA LD COS 1ST L 6 B 8306 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Block | 8306 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Legal Unit | A-C |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 61900 |
514 S Wright Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 514 S WRIGHT AVE, A, TACOMA, WA 98418-6918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023449 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000527 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 514 S WRIGHT AVE, TACOMA, WA 98418-6918 |
| Document Number | 0008150449 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202308150449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,560.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 514 S Wright Ave was $3,351, up 1.3% 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 | $3,351.00 (+1.3%) | $306,100 Land $168,300 Building $137,800 | $306,100 Land $168,300 Building $137,800 |
| 2025 | $3,308.00 (-27.41%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,557.00 (+14.3%) | $409,300 (+6.64%) Land $151,100 Building $258,200 | $409,300 (+6.64%) Land $151,100 Building $258,200 |
| 2023 | $3,987.00 | $383,800 Land $147,700 Building $236,100 | $383,800 Land $147,700 Building $236,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 514 S Wright Ave 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.
The area around 514 S Wright Ave 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 |
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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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Lightcurve.
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