5202 Ruston Way, Ruston (Tacoma), WA 98407 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 5202 Ruston Way, Ruston, WA 98407 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Lot Size35,814 sqft (0.822 acres)
Tax Bill$3,668.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN022123-1-096

Exterior

Lot Area35,814 sqft (0.822 acres)
TopographyLow Topography

Utilities and HVAC

SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address5202 RUSTON WAY
CityRUSTON
StateWA
Zip98407-3267
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Legal DescriptionSECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 02 QUARTER 11 TR 20 OF DBLA 2009-02-06-5003 DESC AS COM AT W 1/4 COR OF SEC 24-21-02E TH N ALG W LI SD SEC 1223.50 FT TO NLY LI OF DOCK ST TH INTO SEC 23 N 87 DEG 35 MIN 05 SEC W 63.64 FT TH NWLY 29.27 FT ALG ARC ON NON T
Legal Range02
Legal Township21
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionBLA#80-01
Legal Tract20
Legal Lot Number20,21
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Minor Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2016
Census Tract60300

Owner

Source: Pierce County records · APN 022123-1-096

Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5020 MAIN ST, H, TACOMA, WA 98407-3252
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
THOMSEN RUSTON LLC
Aug 29, 2018Loan Modification, Mortgage
THOMSEN RUSTON LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address5202 RUSTON WAY, RUSTON, WA 98407-3267
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2024
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005240814
DateMay 24, 2021
Instrument202105240814
Lender
NameTHOMSEN RUSTON LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressOLYMPIA, WA 98513
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateAug 29, 2018
Property Address5202 N RUSTON WAY, TACOMA, WA 98407
Document Number1808290596
Instrument DateFeb 13, 2018
Instrument201808290596
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

Mortgage

Document Number1808290596
DateAug 29, 2018
Instrument201808290596
Lender
NameTHOMSEN RUSTON LLC
Address10306 35TH LN SE, OLYMPIA, WA 98513-9316
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pierce County records · Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityRuston City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,668.00 (+0.96%)$537,200 (+35.11%) Land $537,200$537,200 (+35.11%) Land $537,200
2025$3,633.00 (-2.36%)$397,600 (-) Land $397,600$397,600 (-) Land $397,600
2024$3,721.00 (+7.7%)$397,600 (-) Land $397,600$397,600 (-) Land $397,600
2023$3,455.00$397,600 Land $397,600$397,600 Land $397,600

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Pierce County (53053C), updated February 27, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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