Pierce County property record for 5522 218th Ave E, Lake Tapps, WA 98391
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 6.75 ba · 6,125 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.874 acres (38,074 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,900,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $25,409 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 052023-7-005 |
| Primary APN | 052023-7-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 28 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,125 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,845 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,688 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,979 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 38,074 sqft (0.874 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| View / Lot | Lake Front |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Deck Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,979 sqft |
| Boat House | 437 sqft |
| Wet Bar | Wet Bar |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5522 218TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE TAPPS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98391-8726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 05 QUARTER 32 : THAT POR OF LOT 4 OF SH PLAT 77-854 LY WITHIN SW OF SEC 23 OUT OF 3-013 SEG L-0798 SP ES (DCWJES1-9-82) AKA POR PARC B DBLR 90-01-09-0307 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | SP#77-854 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 70307 |
5522 218th Ave E is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2023.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5522 218TH AVE E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-8726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019278 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5522 218TH AVE E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-8726 |
| Document Number | 0010300161 |
| Map Reference | VOL 21 PG 96 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202310300161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5522 218TH AVE E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-8726 |
| Document Number | 1904300278 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201904300278 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $33,825.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5522 218TH AVE E LAKE TAPPS WA 983918726, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-8726 |
| Document Number | 1904300279 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201904300279 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-0002 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5522 218th Ave E was $25,409, up 10.7% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | White River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,409.00 (+10.66%) | $2,545,800 Land $468,000 Building $2,077,800 | $2,545,800 Land $468,000 Building $2,077,800 |
| 2025 | $22,962.00 (+0.31%) | ||
| 2024 | $22,891.00 (+5.78%) | $2,232,000 (+2.22%) Land $636,700 Building $1,595,300 | $2,232,000 (+2.22%) Land $636,700 Building $1,595,300 |
| 2023 | $21,640.00 | $2,183,500 Land $636,700 Building $1,546,800 | $2,183,500 Land $636,700 Building $1,546,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5522 218th Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
Wildfire risk around 5522 218th Ave E is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | BONNEY LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT CITY serves 43,371 people · EPA ID WA5307650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2021 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Skynet Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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