Pierce County property record for 561 Berkeley Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,601 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,862 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,170 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage May 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 716020-1-721 |
| Primary APN | 716020-1-721 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Basement Area | 464 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 464 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,601 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Deck Area | 416 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 464 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 561 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 L 37 THRU 39 B 48 UND INT PER ETN 718955 COMB 172-0 & 173-0 SEG U-0555 RJ ES (DC2705RJ1-26-89) |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | REGENTS PARK 2ND |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37-39 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 72305 |
561 Berkeley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995432 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1108 / 78 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000870 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 561 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0004190778 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202104190778 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 561 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005110528 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202105110528 |
| Name | BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 6, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 561 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6901 |
| Document Number | 0004190870 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 86 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202104190870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 561 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6901 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 561 BERKELEY AVE, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6901 |
| Document Number | 1909190056 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 561 BERKELEY AVE FIRCREST WA 984666901, FIRCREST, WA 98466-6901 |
| Document Number | 1909190056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201909190056 |
| Name | BOEING EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124-9750 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 18, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 561 Berkeley Ave was $5,170, up 1.9% 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 | $583,000 Land $287,000 Building $296,000 | $583,000 Land $287,000 Building $296,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,170.00 (+1.93%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,072.00 (+3.7%) | $531,800 (-0.11%) Land $271,300 Building $260,500 | $531,800 (-0.11%) Land $271,300 Building $260,500 |
| 2023 | $4,891.00 | $532,400 Land $278,900 Building $253,500 | $532,400 Land $278,900 Building $253,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 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 561 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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