Pierce County property record for 523 S Wright Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 588 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,882 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 208305-0-020 |
| Primary APN | 208305-0-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 770 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 588 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Wood Porch |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Deck Area | 182 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 523 S WRIGHT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98418-6933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4L |
| Legal Description | SECTION 09 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 33 : TACOMA LD COS 1ST S 66 FT OF L 1 & 2 B 8305 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | TACOMA LAND COMPANYS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 8305 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 61900 |
523 S Wright Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 S WRIGHT AVE, TACOMA, WA 98418-6933 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 1993 |
| Deed Document Number | 2013749 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 S Wright Ave was $2,882, up 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 | $271,100 Land $169,600 Building $101,500 | $271,100 Land $169,600 Building $101,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,882.00 (+3.45%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,786.00 (+4.97%) | $249,800 (-2.08%) Land $152,300 Building $97,500 | $249,800 (-2.08%) Land $152,300 Building $97,500 |
| 2023 | $2,654.00 | $255,100 Land $151,100 Building $104,000 | $255,100 Land $151,100 Building $104,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 S Wright Ave 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 S Wright Ave 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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Lightcurve.
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