Pierce County property record for 5217 170th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,172 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $314,719 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,887 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500052-0-040 |
| Primary APN | 500052-0-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,172 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,148 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,172 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 44,890 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 748 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 228 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5217 170TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-2940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 41 CLOVER CREEK ESTATES L 4 EASE OF REC TOG/W UND 1/9TH INT IN TRACTS A & B & POR PRI RD ABUTT OUT OF 4-028, 4-069 & 4-070 SEG C0587NF 3/4/92BO |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLOVER CREEK ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 71309 |
5217 170th St E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5217 170TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-2940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016310 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5217 170th St E was $6,887, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Bethel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $634,700 Land $292,100 Building $342,600 | $634,700 Land $292,100 Building $342,600 | |
| 2025 | $6,887.00 (-0.29%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,907.00 (-4.57%) | $604,600 (-6.21%) Land $264,600 Building $340,000 | $604,600 (-6.21%) Land $264,600 Building $340,000 |
| 2023 | $7,238.00 | $644,600 Land $267,500 Building $377,100 | $644,600 Land $267,500 Building $377,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5217 170th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 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 risk around 5217 170th St E is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98% 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.
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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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