Pierce County property record for 523 129th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,777 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 2.03 acres (88,427 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,982 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 729500-0-450 |
| Primary APN | 729500-0-450 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,777 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,677 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,199 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 578 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 88,427 sqft (2.03 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Deck Area | 50 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 523 129TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98445-1529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MSF |
| Legal Description | SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 11 ROSTEDTS SUB/DIV L 30 SUBJ TO EASE |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSTEDTS SUB/DIV |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 71505 |
523 129th St E is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4824 S TACOMA WAY, TACOMA, WA 98409-4447 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back JANET DETERING |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOMETOWN LNDRS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024303 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001120303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 523 129TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1529 |
| Document Number | 0001120303 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202401120303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4824 SOUTH TACOMA WAY, TACOMA, WA 98409-4447 |
| Document Number | 0001120304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202401120304 |
| Name | JANET DETERING |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 523 129TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1529 |
| Document Number | 2012151148 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 523 129TH ST E TACOMA WA 984451529, TACOMA, WA 98445-1529 |
| Document Number | 2012151148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202012151148 |
| Name | FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 816 Months |
| Due | Dec 14, 2088 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.61% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 523 129TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1529 |
| Document Number | 2012151147 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 523 129TH ST E TACOMA WA 984451529, TACOMA, WA 98445-1529 |
| Document Number | 2012151147 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202012151147 |
| Name | HOMETOWN LNDRS |
|---|---|
| Address | HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 816 Months |
| Due | Dec 14, 2088 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.61% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 523 129th St E was $6,982, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Franklin Pierce School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,982.00 (+2.87%) | $575,500 Land $326,200 Building $249,300 | $575,500 Land $326,200 Building $249,300 |
| 2025 | $6,787.00 (+6.5%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,373.00 (+1.03%) | $554,800 (-3.01%) Land $290,900 Building $263,900 | $554,800 (-3.01%) Land $290,900 Building $263,900 |
| 2023 | $6,308.00 | $572,000 Land $290,900 Building $281,100 | $572,000 Land $290,900 Building $281,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 129th St E 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.
Wildfire risk around 523 129th 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | PARKLAND LIGHT & WATER COMPANY private · serves 33,775 people · EPA ID WA5366200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 340 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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