Pierce County property record for 5436 N 49th St, Ruston, WA 98407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,540 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 022123-1-066 |
| Primary APN | 022123-1-066 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,988 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 552 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Basement Area | 408 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5436 N 49TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUSTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98407-3013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 02 QUARTER 13 : BEG 40 RODS E OF CENT OF SEC TH N 12 RODS TH E 26 2/3 RODS TH S 12 RODS TH W 26 2/3 RODS TO BEG LESS N 40 FT TO RUSTON EXC W 200 FT & EXC E 140 FT THEREOF SUBJ TO EASE SEG G 6594 RC |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 21 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 60300 |
5436 N 49th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1994.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5436 N 49TH ST, RUSTON, WA 98407-3013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5436 N 49th St was $5,540, up 4.2% 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 | $5,540.00 (+4.15%) | $595,800 Land $396,300 Building $199,500 | $595,800 Land $396,300 Building $199,500 |
| 2025 | $5,319.00 (+4.4%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,095.00 (+4.64%) | $544,400 (-2.86%) Land $317,100 Building $227,300 | $544,400 (-2.86%) Land $317,100 Building $227,300 |
| 2023 | $4,869.00 | $560,400 Land $345,400 Building $215,000 | $560,400 Land $345,400 Building $215,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5436 N 49th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5436 N 49th 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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