Pierce County property record for 540 Berkeley Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,400 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,130 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 716020-2-191 |
| Primary APN | 716020-2-191 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,544 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,382 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,162 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 922 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,200 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Lot Width | 92 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 540 BERKELEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FIRCREST |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98466-6902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 02 QUARTER 42 REGENTS PARK 2ND: REGENTS PARK 2ND S 17 FT L 19, L 20 THRU 22 B 50 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | REGENTS PARK 2ND |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 72305 |
540 Berkeley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051327 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Berkeley Ave was $5,130, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Fircrest City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $571,600 Land $298,700 Building $272,900 | $571,600 Land $298,700 Building $272,900 | |
| 2025 | $5,130.00 (+2.54%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,003.00 (+3.5%) | $524,500 (-0.32%) Land $286,400 Building $238,100 | $524,500 (-0.32%) Land $286,400 Building $238,100 |
| 2023 | $4,834.00 | $526,200 Land $294,500 Building $231,700 | $526,200 Land $294,500 Building $231,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Berkeley Ave 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 540 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 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 FIRCREST serves 7,927 people · EPA ID WA5325150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 394 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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