Pierce County property record for 5400 N Commercial St, Ruston, WA 98407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,634 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $780,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $9,040 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 236500-0-282 |
| Primary APN | 236500-0-282 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,634 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,254 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,494 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,140 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,830 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 239 sqft |
| Patio Area | 369 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5400 N COMMERCIAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUSTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98407-3114 |
| 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 2 & 3 B 12 TOG/W POR VAC COMMERCIAL ST ABUTT VAC BY ORD NO 1079 APPROVED SUBD TOWN OF RUSTON 9-19-05 OUT OF 028-0 SEG 2006-0427BL 10-05-05BL |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 21 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VIEW TO RUSTON |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 60300 |
5400 N Commercial St is owned by a company that bought it in February 2008.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1962, TACOMA, WA 98401-1962 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008566 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5400 N Commercial St was $9,040, down 1.8% 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 | $1,005,500 Land $569,600 Building $435,900 | $1,005,500 Land $569,600 Building $435,900 | |
| 2025 | $9,040.00 (-1.82%) | ||
| 2024 | $9,208.00 (+1.03%) | $984,100 (-6.19%) Land $495,900 Building $488,200 | $984,100 (-6.19%) Land $495,900 Building $488,200 |
| 2023 | $9,114.00 | $1,049,000 Land $551,100 Building $497,900 | $1,049,000 Land $551,100 Building $497,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5400 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 5400 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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