5229 78th St E, Tacoma, WA 98443 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 5229 78th St E, Tacoma, WA 98443 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Square Footage1,152 sqft Living Area
Lot Size15,681 sqft (0.36 acres)
GarageCarport, 388 sqft
Last Sale$131,900 (2005)
Tax Bill$4,094.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032025-8-007

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Building Area1,152 sqft Living Area
Gross Area120 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor756 sqft 1st Floor
Upper Floors360 sqft Upper Floors
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Stories1 Stories
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area15,681 sqft (0.36 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
Garage Area388 sqft Garage
CarportCarport
Carport Area388 sqft Carport

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area120 sqft Deck
Patio Area120 sqft Patio
PorchCovered Porch
Porch Area120 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address5229 78TH ST E
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98443-2270
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 : LOT 2 OF SH PLAT 76-327 OUT OF 4-060 SEG K-0236 PW (DCWJEMS5-11-82)
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionSHORT PLAT #8111130145
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Minor Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1007
Census Tract940004

Owner

Source: Pierce County records · APN 032025-8-007

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address11012 CANYON RD E, 8, PUYALLUP, WA 98373-3002
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 10, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 10, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20051316
Last Transfer DateMay 17, 2013
Transfer Doc0000000097
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
Unified School DistrictPuyallup School District (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$357,300 (-3.07%) Land $212,600 Building $144,700$357,300 (-3.07%) Land $212,600 Building $144,700
2025$4,094.00 (+15.68%)$368,600 (+12.86%) Land $226,800 Building $141,800$368,600 (+12.86%) Land $226,800 Building $141,800
2024$3,539.00 (-1.37%)$326,600 (-4.5%) Land $190,400 Building $136,200$326,600 (-4.5%) Land $190,400 Building $136,200
2023$3,588.00$342,000 Land $202,900 Building $139,100$342,000 Land $202,900 Building $139,100

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