5716 Valley Ave E, Fife, WA 98424 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 5716 Valley Ave E, Fife, WA 98424

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 3,160 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.86 acres (37,461 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$780,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$6,618 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN042007-3-064

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN042007-3-064

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,160 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,208 sqft
1st Floor Area1,254 sqft
Upper Floors Area638 sqft
Basement Area1,252 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Masonry
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area37,461 sqft (0.86 acres)
TerrainLow
View / LotCreek/River
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area800 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area48 sqft
Deck Area400 sqft
Patio Area400 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area1,252 sqft
Storage Building940 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address5716 VALLEY AVE E
CityFIFE
StateWA
Zip98424-2052
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSFR
Legal DescriptionSECTION 07 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 04 QUARTER 32 : COM AT MON AT SW COR OF GOVT LOT 3 TH S 89 DEG 28 MIN E 747.80 FT ALG S LI OF N 1/2 OF SW OF SD SEC 7 TH N 17 DEG 56 MIN E 343 FT TO C/L OF WAPATO CREEK & TRUE POB FOR THIS DESC TH CONT N 17 DEG 56 MIN E 3
Legal Range04
Legal Township20
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionCREEK
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract940012

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5716 VALLEY AVE E, FIFE, WA 98424-2052
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 5, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Aug 13, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MTG
Aug 12, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021719
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateNov 5, 2021
Property Address5716 VALLEY AVE E, FIFE, WA 98424-2052
Document Number0011050719
Instrument DateNov 1, 2021
Instrument202111050719
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2021
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE/AMERICA LLC, EQUITY TITLE OF WA LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$12,984.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address528 2ND AVE S, KENT, WA 98032-5845

Mortgage

Document Number0011050720
DateNov 5, 2021
Instrument202111050720
Lender
NameGUILD MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address5716 VALLEY AVE E, FIFE, WA 98424-2052
Document Number2008190005
Instrument DateAug 13, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2020
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address5716 VALLEY AVE E FIFE WA 984242052, FIFE, WA 98424-2052

Mortgage

Document Number2008190005
DateAug 19, 2020
Instrument202008190005
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 18, 2050

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateAug 12, 2019
Property Address5716 VALLEY AVE E, FIFE, WA 98424-2052
Document Number0008120504
Instrument DateAug 6, 2019
Instrument201908120504
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$9,789.11
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5716 VALLEY AVE E, FIFE, WA 98424-2052

Mortgage

Document Number0008120505
DateAug 12, 2019
Instrument201908120505
Lender
NameACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityFife City
Unified School DistrictFife Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,618.00 (-5.42%)$733,600 (-3.12%) Land $296,600 Building $437,000$733,600 (-3.12%) Land $296,600 Building $437,000
2025$6,997.00 (-2.21%)
2024$7,155.00 (-7.64%)$757,200 (-0.2%) Land $252,100 Building $505,100$757,200 (-0.2%) Land $252,100 Building $505,100
2023$7,747.00$758,700 Land $255,800 Building $502,900$758,700 Land $255,800 Building $502,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFIFE DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 29,091 people · EPA ID WA5325050
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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