Pierce County property record for 5515 Park Ave, Ruston, WA 98407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,220 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,500 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,079 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465520-0-431 |
| Primary APN | 465520-0-431 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,314 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 168 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,220 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5515 PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUSTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98407-6598 |
| 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 NW OF NE 23-21-2E PARCEL A DBLR 98-07-21-0972 DESC AS E 58 FT L 11-13 B 7 APPROX 5,220 SQ FT SEG OUT OF 043-0 K-0322 MM11/09/98MM |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 21 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOWARD HEIGHTS 2ND |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 60300 |
5515 Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1998.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5515 PARK AVE, RUSTON, WA 98407-6598 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998729 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 5515 PARK AVE, RUSTON, WA 98407-6598 |
| Document Number | 2004070399 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5515 PARK AVE RUSTON WA 984076598, RUSTON, WA 98407-6598 |
| Document Number | 2004070399 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202004070399 |
| Name | TWINSTAR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LACEY, WA 98503 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 6, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5515 Park Ave was $4,079, up 4.9% 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 | $454,200 Land $316,800 Building $137,400 | $454,200 Land $316,800 Building $137,400 | |
| 2025 | $4,079.00 (+4.91%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,888.00 (+1,643.5%) Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $415,400 (-3.22%) Land $253,400 Building $162,000 | $415,400 (-3.22%) Land $253,400 Building $162,000 |
| 2023 | $223.00 Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $429,200 Land $265,600 Building $163,600 | $429,200 Land $265,600 Building $163,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5515 Park 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 5515 Park 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 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 32 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 |
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