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537 Berkeley Ave, Fircrest (Tacoma), WA 98466 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 537 Berkeley Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.121 acres (5,250 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$351,719 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$4,717 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN716020-1-780

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN716020-1-780

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,860 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,136 sqft
1st Floor Area1,068 sqft
Basement Area1,068 sqft
Finished Basement792 sqft
Unfinished Basement276 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,250 sqft (0.121 acres)
Lot Width50 ft Width
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area1 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchWood Porch
Deck Area312 sqft
Patio Area312 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area792 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address537 BERKELEY AVE
CityFIRCREST
StateWA
Zip98466-6901
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionSECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 02 QUARTER 42 REGENTS PARK 2ND: REGENTS PARK 2ND L 48 & 49 B 48
Legal Range02
Legal Township20
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionREGENTS PARK 2ND
Legal Block48
Legal Lot Number48,49
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract72305

Owner

537 Berkeley Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2858 PEAR POINT RD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250-6024
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 30, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 27, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201770
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateNov 30, 2017
Property Address537 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6901
Document Number1711300070
Instrument DateNov 21, 2017
Instrument201711300070
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2017
Title CompanyRAINIER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$6,270.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address19639 SE 29TH ST SAMMAMISH WA 980759659, SAMMAMISH, WA 98075-9659

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Berkeley Ave was $4,717, up 0.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$530,000 (+3.66%) Land $265,700 Building $264,300$530,000 (+3.66%) Land $265,700 Building $264,300
2025$4,717.00 (+0.58%)$511,300 (+4.01%) Land $265,700 Building $245,600$511,300 (+4.01%) Land $265,700 Building $245,600
2024$4,690.00 (+3.78%)$491,600 (-0.04%) Land $244,200 Building $247,400$491,600 (-0.04%) Land $244,200 Building $247,400
2023$4,519.00$491,800 Land $251,100 Building $240,700$491,800 Land $251,100 Building $240,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 537 Berkeley Ave 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 537 Berkeley Ave 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 FIRCREST
serves 7,927 people · EPA ID WA5325150
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 586 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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