Pierce County property record for 5609 N 49th St, Ruston, WA 98407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,090 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,775 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 022123-1-022 |
| Primary APN | 022123-1-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,090 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,530 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Width | 48.4 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5609 N 49TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUSTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98407-3014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 02 QUARTER 13 : BEG 434 FT E & 185 FT N OF SW COR OF NE TH E 126 FT TH N 145 FT TH W 126 FT TH S 145 M/L TO POB EXC N 49TH ST & EXC E 68 FT LTR RECD 12-4-91 MAYOR CY OF RUSTON STATING THAT THE TOWN DID NOT HAVE ORDS CONTR |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 21 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 60300 |
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4914 N ARGYLE PL, TACOMA, WA 98407 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20031388 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000705 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5609 N 49TH ST, RUSTON, WA 98407-3014 |
| Document Number | 0005050104 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202305050104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $533,900 (+8.89%) Land $344,900 Building $189,000 | $533,900 (+8.89%) Land $344,900 Building $189,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,775.00 (+4.05%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,589.00 (-4.71%) | $490,300 (-11.55%) Land $275,900 Building $214,400 | $490,300 (-11.55%) Land $275,900 Building $214,400 |
| 2023 | $4,816.00 | $554,300 Land $337,500 Building $216,800 | $554,300 Land $337,500 Building $216,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 548 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: Verizon.
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