Pierce County property record for 5417 N 53rd St, Ruston, WA 98407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $147,324 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,278 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465520-0-120 |
| Primary APN | 465520-0-120 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,632 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 624 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,400 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Storage Building | 216 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5417 N 53RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUSTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98407-6529 |
| 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 1 THRU 3 B 3 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 21 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOWARD HEIGHTS 2ND |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 60300 |
5417 N 53rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1996.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5417 N 53RD ST, RUSTON, WA 98407-6529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 22, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996451 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1283 / 133 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 8, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000510 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5417 N 53rd St was $6,278 with a senior citizen's exemption, up 3.5% 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 | $6,278.00 (+3.46%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $680,600 Land $489,500 Building $191,100 | $680,600 Land $489,500 Building $191,100 |
| 2025 | $6,068.00 (+5.49%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,752.00 (-2.85%) | $614,700 (-9.8%) Land $391,600 Building $223,100 | $614,700 (-9.8%) Land $391,600 Building $223,100 |
| 2023 | $5,921.00 | $681,500 Land $459,800 Building $221,700 | $681,500 Land $459,800 Building $221,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5417 N 53rd 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 5417 N 53rd 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 548 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: Verizon.
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