Pierce County property record for 5602 79th St E, Puyallup, WA 98371
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $528,719 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,550 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 282860-0-030 |
| Primary APN | 282860-0-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,256 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,265 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5602 79TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | PUYALLUP |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98371-5463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSEP |
| Legal Description | SECTION 30 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 04 QUARTER 33 CANYON HEIGHTS L 3 EASE OF REC TOG/W UNDIV INT IN TR A AS DESC IN COVENANTS UNDER AFN 2308471 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | CANYON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Legal Unit | 230847 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 71205 |
5602 79th St E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5602 79TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-5463 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Aug 4, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BAY EQUITY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022484 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000699 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5602 79TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-5463 |
| Document Number | 0008310484 |
| Map Reference | VOL 39 PG 22&23 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202208310484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,516.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5602 79TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-5463 |
| Document Number | 0008310485 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202208310485 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 5602 79TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-5463 |
| Document Number | 2007060289 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5602 79TH ST E PUYALLUP WA 983715463, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-5463 |
| Document Number | 2007060289 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202007060289 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 5, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5602 79TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-5463 |
| Document Number | 1708040594 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201708040594 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,398.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5602 79TH ST E PUYALLUP WA 983715463, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-5463 |
| Document Number | 1708040595 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201708040595 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SAUSALITO, CA 94965 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 3, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5602 79th St E was $5,550, down 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Puyallup School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,550.00 (-0.11%) | $486,600 Land $259,200 Building $227,400 | $486,600 Land $259,200 Building $227,400 |
| 2025 | $5,556.00 (+14.67%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,845.00 (-0.94%) | $459,600 (-3.77%) Land $224,700 Building $234,900 | $459,600 (-3.77%) Land $224,700 Building $234,900 |
| 2023 | $4,891.00 | $477,600 Land $247,900 Building $229,700 | $477,600 Land $247,900 Building $229,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5602 79th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 5602 79th St 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO private · serves 19,125 people · EPA ID WA5385050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2021 |
| Lead | 2 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 187 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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