5316 N Commercial St, Ruston (Tacoma), WA 98407 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 5316 N Commercial St, Ruston, WA 98407

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,968 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size0.162 acres (7,075 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$970,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill$9,830 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN236500-0-300

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN236500-0-300

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,968 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,826 sqft
1st Floor Area1,560 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,408 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Architectural StyleBi-Level
Exterior MaterialFrame Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,075 sqft (0.162 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area398 sqft
Deck Area100 sqft
Patio Area430 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address5316 N COMMERCIAL ST
CityRUSTON
StateWA
Zip98407-3112
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRES
Legal DescriptionSECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 02 QUARTER 14 BAY VIEW TO RUSTON L 4 & 5 B 12 TOG/W POR VAC COMMERCIAL ST ABUTT VAC BY TOWN OF RUSTON ORD #1079 DC/BL09-09-02BL
Legal Range02
Legal Township21
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionBAY VIEW TO RUSTON
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number4,5
Legal Unit1079
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3027
Census Tract60300

Owner

5316 N Commercial St is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2025.

Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2524 N STARR ST, TACOMA, WA 98403-2941
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 11, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 11, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 21, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202597
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5316 N Commercial St was $9,830, up 4.8% from the year before.

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,830.00 (+4.83%)$1,007,100 Land $573,900 Building $433,200$1,007,100 Land $573,900 Building $433,200
2025$9,377.00 (+3.17%)
2024$9,089.00 (+5.8%)$971,300 (-1.77%) Land $499,600 Building $471,700$971,300 (-1.77%) Land $499,600 Building $471,700
2023$8,591.00$988,800 Land $510,800 Building $478,000$988,800 Land $510,800 Building $478,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5316 N Commercial St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 5316 N Commercial 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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