Pierce County property record for 5320 N Bennett St, Ruston, WA 98407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 918 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $437,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $6,398 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465520-0-080 |
| Primary APN | 465520-0-080 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 918 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 976 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 918 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Width | 75 ft Width |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 590 sqft |
| Patio Area | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5320 N BENNETT ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUSTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98407-6505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 02 QUARTER 12 HOWARD HEIGHTS 2ND: HOWARD HEIGHTS 2ND L 4 & 5 & S 1/2 OF 6 B 2 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 21 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOWARD HEIGHTS 2ND |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 60300 |
5320 N Bennett St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2008.
Source: Pierce County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5320 N BENNETT ST, RUSTON, WA 98407-6505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008545 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5320 N Bennett St was $6,398, up 7.8% 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 | $731,600 Land $603,500 Building $128,100 | $731,600 Land $603,500 Building $128,100 | |
| 2025 | $6,398.00 (+7.84%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,933.00 (-1.87%) | $634,000 (-8.88%) Land $482,800 Building $151,200 | $634,000 (-8.88%) Land $482,800 Building $151,200 |
| 2023 | $6,046.00 | $695,800 Land $561,600 Building $134,200 | $695,800 Land $561,600 Building $134,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5320 N Bennett St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 5320 N Bennett 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 |
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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 32 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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