5311 N 51st St, Ruston (Tacoma), WA 98407 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 5311 N 51st St, Ruston, WA 98407 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Details1 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,258,719 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$770 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale
Jul 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN022123-1-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN022123-1-019

Interior

Building Area1 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Construction TypeFrame
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Width166 ft Width
TerrainLow

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address5311 N 51ST ST
CityRUSTON
StateWA
Zip98407-3108
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Legal DescriptionSECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 02 QUARTER 11 : BEG AT SE COR L 17 HOWARD HTS ANNEX TH NWLY ALG E LI SD LOT 120 FT TO NE COR SD LOT TH NELY AT R/A TO E LI OF SD LOT 48.15 FT TO N LI OF SD HOWARD HTS ANNEX PRODUCED E TH E ON SD LI 2.21 FT TH SELY PAR WIT
Legal Range02
Legal Township21
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionHOWARD HEIGHTS ANNEX
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract60300

Owner

Source: Pierce County records · APN 022123-1-019

Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address7517 N 10TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98406-8411
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 09, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Jul 31, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
JOYCE WENNBERG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 09, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 09, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 30, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20211049
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateJul 09, 2021
Property Address5311 N 51ST ST, TACOMA, WA 98407
Document Number0007091049
Map ReferenceVOL 7 PG 48
Instrument DateJul 07, 2021
Instrument202107091049
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 08, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$21,510.20
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4801 N LEXINGTON ST, TACOMA, WA 98407-1323

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address5311 N 51ST ST, TACOMA, WA 98407
Document Number1808010384
Instrument DateJul 31, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 14, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address5318 N COMMERCIAL ST RUSTON WA 984073112, RUSTON, WA 98407-3112

Mortgage

Document Number1808010384
DateAug 01, 2018
Instrument201808010384
Lender
NameJOYCE WENNBERG
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pierce County records · Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityRuston City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$162,900 (+76.68%) Land $158,500 Building $4,400$162,900 (+76.68%) Land $158,500 Building $4,400
2025$770.00 (-1.53%)$92,200 (+10.55%) Land $87,800 Building $4,400$92,200 (+10.55%) Land $87,800 Building $4,400
2024$782.00 (+7.71%)$83,400 (-) Land $79,800 Building $3,600$83,400 (-) Land $79,800 Building $3,600
2023$726.00$83,400 Land $79,800 Building $3,600$83,400 Land $79,800 Building $3,600

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Pierce County (53053C), updated February 27, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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