Pierce County property record for 5309 278th St E, Spanaway, WA 98387
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,178 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 1.48 acres (64,469 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,143 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031836-5-017 |
| Primary APN | 031836-5-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,178 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,178 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 64,469 sqft |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Deck Area | 378 sqft |
| Patio Area | 378 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5309 278TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | SPANAWAY |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98387-6506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSR |
| Legal Description | SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 18 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 : PARCEL F OF DBLR 90-06-08-0468 DESC AS L 3 OF S P 81-10-21-0125 TOG/W THAT POR OF L 4 OF SD S P BEG AT NW COR OF L 4 OF SD SP TH S 88 DEG 07 MIN 41 SEC E 422.28 FT TH S 89 DEG 11 MIN 05 SEC W 422.73 FT TH |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 18 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Legal Unit | 283014 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAHAM-THRIFT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 73117 |
5309 278th St E, a mobile home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 1996.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5309 278TH ST E, SPANAWAY, WA 98387-6506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 1996476 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1288 / 1877 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5309 278th St E was $3,143, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Bethel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $303,100 Land $189,800 Building $113,300 | $303,100 Land $189,800 Building $113,300 | |
| 2025 | $3,143.00 (+1.98%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,082.00 (-2.19%) | $259,500 (-4.84%) Land $176,400 Building $83,100 | $259,500 (-4.84%) Land $176,400 Building $83,100 |
| 2023 | $3,151.00 | $272,700 Land $189,800 Building $82,900 | $272,700 Land $189,800 Building $82,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5309 278th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5309 278th St E is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | MUCK CREEK HILL private · serves 46 people · EPA ID WA5350225 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 60 / 5 |
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