Pierce County property record for 545 Berkeley Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $162,500 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 716020-1-760 |
| Primary APN | 716020-1-760 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 545 BERKELEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FIRCREST |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98466-6901 |
| 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 L 44 & 45 B 48 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | REGENTS PARK 2ND |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44,45 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 72305 |
545 Berkeley Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2009.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200985 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 545 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0004130191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202204130191 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 545 Berkeley Ave was $3,511, down 0.3% 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 | $392,200 Land $265,700 Building $126,500 | $392,200 Land $265,700 Building $126,500 | |
| 2025 | $3,511.00 (-0.28%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,521.00 (+2.83%) | $368,800 (-0.94%) Land $244,200 Building $124,600 | $368,800 (-0.94%) Land $244,200 Building $124,600 |
| 2023 | $3,424.00 | $372,300 Land $251,100 Building $121,200 | $372,300 Land $251,100 Building $121,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 545 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 545 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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