Pierce County property record for 5318 N Commercial St, Ruston, WA 98407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,730 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $9,461 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 236500-0-281 |
| Primary APN | 236500-0-281 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,730 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,600 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,507 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,405 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 298 sqft |
| Deck Area | 210 sqft |
| Patio Area | 508 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5318 N COMMERCIAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUSTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98407-3112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 02 QUARTER 14 PLAT BAY VIEW TO RUSTON L 1 B 12 TOG/W E 50 FT VAC BENNETT ST ABUTT VAC BY ORD NO 682 AFN 2730761 & ORD NO 1135 ALSO TOG/W POR VAC COMMERCIAL ST ABUTT VAC BY ORD NO 1079 APPROVED SUBD TOWN OF RUSTON 9-19-05 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 21 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VIEW TO RUSTON |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 60300 |
5318 N Commercial St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2006.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5318 N COMMERCIAL ST, RUSTON, WA 98407-3112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20061206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5318 N Commercial St was $9,461, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Ruston City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,461.00 (+4.61%) | $1,002,200 Land $567,200 Building $435,000 | $1,002,200 Land $567,200 Building $435,000 |
| 2025 | $9,044.00 (+2.44%) | ||
| 2024 | $8,829.00 (-2.58%) | $943,500 (-9.55%) Land $453,700 Building $489,800 | $943,500 (-9.55%) Land $453,700 Building $489,800 |
| 2023 | $9,063.00 | $1,043,100 Land $561,400 Building $481,700 | $1,043,100 Land $561,400 Building $481,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5318 N Commercial St 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 5318 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 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 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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