5203 96th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 5203 96th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.276 acres (12,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$219,950 (Mar 2005)
Tax Bill$5,535 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Aug 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN032036-4-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032036-4-017

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,568 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,588 sqft
1st Floor Area1,020 sqft
Upper Floors Area584 sqft
Basement Area1,020 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialFrame Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,000 sqft (0.276 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Deck Area416 sqft
Patio Area222 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address5203 96TH ST E
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98446-5424
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRSEP
Legal DescriptionSECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 : BEG SW COR OF SE OF SE OF SE TH N 150 FT TH E 100 FT TH S 150 FT TH W 100 FT TO POB EXC RD
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section36
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract71100

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5203 96TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5424
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
KEY BANK NA
Aug 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
KEYBANK USA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 2, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 2, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 15, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2005787
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address5203 96TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5424
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0011020199
DateNov 2, 2021
Instrument202111020199
Lender
NameKEY BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44114
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address5203 96TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5424
Document Number1910090340
Instrument DateAug 30, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5203 96TH ST E TACOMA WA 984465424, TACOMA, WA 98446-5424

Mortgage

Document Number1910090340
DateOct 9, 2019
Instrument201910090340
Lender
NameKEYBANK USA
TypeBank
AddressBROOKLYN, OH 44144
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 8, 2034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
Unified School DistrictFranklin Pierce School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,535.00 (+8.4%)$441,400 (+13.53%) Land $199,900 Building $241,500$441,400 (+13.53%) Land $199,900 Building $241,500
2025$5,106.00 (+10.5%)
2024$4,621.00 (-2.7%)$388,800 (-7.36%) Land $182,800 Building $206,000$388,800 (-7.36%) Land $182,800 Building $206,000
2023$4,749.00$419,700 Land $210,400 Building $209,300$419,700 Land $210,400 Building $209,300

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemSUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO
private · serves 19,125 people · EPA ID WA5385050
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2021
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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

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