Pierce County property record for 5223 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98409
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.75 ba · 845 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,255 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $194,719 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,553 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232000-1-290 |
| Primary APN | 232000-1-290 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 845 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,185 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 845 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,255 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Width | 45.7 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 122 sqft |
| Deck Area | 122 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5223 S STEELE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98409-7035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 19 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 BARKERS: BARKERS L 13 & 14 B 23 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARKERS |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 62600 |
5223 S Steele St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2018.
Source: Pierce County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5223 S STEELE ST, TACOMA, WA 98409-7035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5223 S STEELE ST, TACOMA, WA 98409-7035 |
| Document Number | 1808210288 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201808210288 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,476.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 5208 S PROSPECT ST TACOMA WA 984097028, TACOMA, WA 98409-7028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5223 S Steele St was $3,553, up 2.2% 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 | $327,300 Land $190,700 Building $136,600 | $327,300 Land $190,700 Building $136,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,553.00 (+2.16%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,478.00 (+1.99%) | $312,100 (-4.88%) Land $185,700 Building $126,400 | $312,100 (-4.88%) Land $185,700 Building $126,400 |
| 2023 | $3,410.00 | $328,100 Land $177,700 Building $150,400 | $328,100 Land $177,700 Building $150,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5223 S Steele St 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 5223 S Steele St 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 |
|---|
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 298 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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