Pierce County property record for 5709 78th St E, Puyallup, WA 98371
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $438,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,890 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 282860-0-120 |
| Primary APN | 282860-0-120 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,684 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Width | 90 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Deck Area | 229 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5709 78TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | PUYALLUP |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98371-5465 |
| 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: CANYON HEIGHTS L 12 TOG/W UNDIV INT IN TR A AS DESC IN COVENANTS UNDER AUD FEE # 2308471 EASE OF RECORD |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | CANYON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Legal Unit | 230847 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 71205 |
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5709 78TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-5465 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024435 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000434 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $420,500 (+4.24%) Land $234,500 Building $186,000 | $420,500 (+4.24%) Land $234,500 Building $186,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,890.00 (+14.31%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,278.00 (-1%) | $403,400 (-3.86%) Land $199,600 Building $203,800 | $403,400 (-3.86%) Land $199,600 Building $203,800 |
| 2023 | $4,321.00 | $419,600 Land $220,300 Building $199,300 | $419,600 Land $220,300 Building $199,300 |
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 · 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.
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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