Pierce County property record for 531 Berkeley Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,014 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $248,400 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,009 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 716020-1-790 |
| Primary APN | 716020-1-790 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,454 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 984 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 136 sqft |
| Patio Area | 136 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 984 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 531 BERKELEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FIRCREST |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98466-6901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 02 QUARTER 42 REGENTS PARK 2ND: REGENTS PARK 2ND L 50 & 51 B 48 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | REGENTS PARK 2ND |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50,51 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 72305 |
531 Berkeley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013430 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000431 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 531 Berkeley Ave was $5,009, down 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Fircrest City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $570,000 Land $265,700 Building $304,300 | $570,000 Land $265,700 Building $304,300 | |
| 2025 | $5,009.00 (-0.89%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,054.00 (+3.99%) | $529,900 (+0.17%) Land $244,200 Building $285,700 | $529,900 (+0.17%) Land $244,200 Building $285,700 |
| 2023 | $4,860.00 | $529,000 Land $251,100 Building $277,900 | $529,000 Land $251,100 Building $277,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 Berkeley 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 531 Berkeley 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 FIRCREST serves 7,927 people · EPA ID WA5325150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 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 586 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| 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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