Pierce County property record for 5720 78th St E, Puyallup, WA 98371
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,956 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,817 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 282860-0-150 |
| Primary APN | 282860-0-150 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 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 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,956 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Width | 99.6 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5720 78TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | PUYALLUP |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98371-5466 |
| 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 15 EASE OF RECORD TOG/W UNDIV INT IN TR A AS DESC IN COVENANTS UNDER AUD FEE # 2308471 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | CANYON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Legal Unit | 230847 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 71205 |
5720 78th St E is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5720 78TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-5466 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5720 78th St E was $4,817, up 14.3% 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 | $416,000 Land $240,100 Building $175,900 | $416,000 Land $240,100 Building $175,900 | |
| 2025 | $4,817.00 (+14.34%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,213.00 (-1.22%) | $396,600 (-4.11%) Land $205,200 Building $191,400 | $396,600 (-4.11%) Land $205,200 Building $191,400 |
| 2023 | $4,265.00 | $413,600 Land $226,500 Building $187,100 | $413,600 Land $226,500 Building $187,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5720 78th 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 A, 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 5720 78th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 288 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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