Pierce County property record for 5225 78th St E, Tacoma, WA 98443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,359 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,397 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032025-8-018 |
| Primary APN | 032025-8-018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,359 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,383 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 882 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 477 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 529 sqft |
| Patio Area | 529 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 477 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5225 78TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98443-2270 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSEP |
| Legal Description | SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 : L 1 OF SHORT PLAT 81-12-03-0171 RE-PLAT OF L 4 OF SHORT PLAT 76-327 EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 8-009 SEG R-1230 PP EMS |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 940004 |
5225 78th St E is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5225 78TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2270 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 5225 78TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2270 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5225 78TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2270 |
| Document Number | 0004300375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202404300375 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 601 OFFICE CENTER DR STE 100, FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2039 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5225 78th St E was $5,397, up 15.5% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Puyallup School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $462,000 Land $239,300 Building $222,700 | $462,000 Land $239,300 Building $222,700 | |
| 2025 | $5,397.00 (+15.54%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,671.00 (-1.52%) | $433,600 (-4.77%) Land $218,900 Building $214,700 | $433,600 (-4.77%) Land $218,900 Building $214,700 |
| 2023 | $4,743.00 | $455,300 Land $233,300 Building $222,000 | $455,300 Land $233,300 Building $222,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5225 78th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5225 78th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 | SUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO private · serves 19,125 people · EPA ID WA5385050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2021 |
| Lead | 2 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 187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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