Pierce County property record for 523 E Harrison St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,273 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $400 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Jun 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 208623-0-070 |
| Primary APN | 208623-0-070 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,273 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,953 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 692 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,700 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 523 E HARRISON ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-2149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2-SRD |
| Legal Description | SECTION 09 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 : TACOMA LD COS 1ST S 100 FT OF L 11 & 12 B 8623 EXC S 6 FT OF N 36 FT L 11 & 12 B 8623 PER SUP CT CS #01-2-10986-9 AFN 2001-11-14-0781 DC/BL 04-01-04BL |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE TACOMA LAND COMPANYS FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 8623 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Legal Unit | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
523 E Harrison St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 E HARRISON ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2149 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HARBORSTONE CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010154 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 523 E HARRISON ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2149 |
| Document Number | 0002190359 |
| Map Reference | DOC 200111140781 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202602190359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 523 E HARRISON ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2149 |
| Document Number | 1706260139 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 523 E HARRISON ST TACOMA WA 984042149, TACOMA, WA 98404-2149 |
| Document Number | 1706260139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706260139 |
| Name | HARBORSTONE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TACOMA, WA 98438-0207 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 523 E Harrison St was $400, down 3.4% 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 | $400.00 (-3.38%) | $384,100 (-0.67%) Land $158,400 Building $225,700 | $384,100 (-0.67%) Land $158,400 Building $225,700 |
| 2025 | $414.00 (-0.72%) Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $386,700 (+9.36%) Land $168,300 Building $218,400 | $386,700 (+9.36%) Land $168,300 Building $218,400 |
| 2024 | $417.00 (+5.84%) Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $353,600 (-6.03%) Land $156,700 Building $196,900 | $353,600 (-6.03%) Land $156,700 Building $196,900 |
| 2023 | $394.00 Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $376,300 Land $154,400 Building $221,900 | $376,300 Land $154,400 Building $221,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 E Harrison 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 523 E Harrison 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 618 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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