5318 River Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98443 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 5318 River Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98443

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,262 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size1.61 acres (70,132 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,100,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill$10,611 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2024 Line of Credit
May 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN032013-1-080

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032013-1-080

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures13 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,262 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,582 sqft
1st Floor Area1,922 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,340 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Architectural StyleBi-Level
Exterior MaterialFrame Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area70,132 sqft (1.61 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area84 sqft
Deck Area432 sqft
Patio Area774 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address5318 RIVER RD E
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98443-2637
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRSEP
Legal DescriptionSECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 : PARCEL B OF DBLR 99-02-08-5002 DESC AS COM AT SE COR OF SE OF NE TH W 1300.98 FT TO SW COR OF SE OF NE TH N 341.79 FT TO S LI OF N 1/2 OF S 1/2 OF SE TH E 719.03 FT TO POB TH N 175.16 FT TH E 276.04 FT TO
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section13
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract940004

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5318 RIVER RD E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2637
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 18, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SPRING EQ LLC
May 1, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back
WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF
Dec 28, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WASHINGTON FED'L SVGS
Dec 28, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WASHINGTON FED'L SVGS
Nov 28, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage
WASHINGTON FED'L SVGS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 15, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026449
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address5318 RIVER RD E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2637
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5318 RIVER RD E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2637

Mortgage

Document Number0006180192
DateJun 18, 2024
Instrument202406180192
Lender
NameSPRING EQ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate9.12%
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateMay 1, 2026
Property Address5318 RIVER RD E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2637
Document Number0000000449
Instrument DateApr 30, 2026
Instrument2026449
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2026
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,882,135.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5318 RIVER RD E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2637

Mortgage

Document Number0000000450,
DateMay 1, 2026
Instrument20260501450
Lender
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeSeller Carry-Back
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.22%
Max Rate-1%

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address5318 RIVER RD E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2637
Document Number1901070416
Instrument DateDec 28, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address5318 RIVER RD E TACOMA WA 984432637, TACOMA, WA 98443-2637

Mortgage

Document Number1901070416
DateJan 7, 2019
Instrument201901070416
Lender
NameWASHINGTON FED'L SVGS
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98101
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address5318 RIVER RD E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2637
Document Number1901140253
Instrument DateDec 28, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address5318 RIVER RD E TACOMA WA 984432637, TACOMA, WA 98443-2637

Mortgage

Document Number1901140253
DateJan 14, 2019
Instrument201901140253
Lender
NameWASHINGTON FED'L SVGS
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98101
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

November 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address5318 RIVER RD E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2637
Document Number1802210583
Instrument DateNov 28, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife

Mortgage

Document Number1802210583
DateFeb 21, 2018
Instrument201802210583
Lender
NameWASHINGTON FED'L SVGS
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98101
Agreement
Term12 Months
DueFeb 20, 2019

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
Unified School DistrictPuyallup School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$10,611.00 (+6.04%)$899,200 (-4.56%) Land $257,200 Building $642,000$899,200 (-4.56%) Land $257,200 Building $642,000
2025$10,007.00 (+13.75%)$942,200 (+15.59%) Land $264,000 Building $678,200$942,200 (+15.59%) Land $264,000 Building $678,200
2024$8,797.00 (+8.11%)$815,100 (+2.09%) Land $229,000 Building $586,100$815,100 (+2.09%) Land $229,000 Building $586,100
2023$8,137.00$798,400 Land $251,100 Building $547,300$798,400 Land $251,100 Building $547,300

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 24 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies24 in force
Nearby Flood Claims189 (1980–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA39 of 189
Most Recent ClaimJan 2021 · Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, And Flooding, Jan 2009 · 38 claims
  • High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding, Feb 1996 · 31 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Nov 1990 · 59 claims

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

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 SystemSUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO
private · serves 19,125 people · EPA ID WA5385050
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2021
Lead2 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 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

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