5905 4th St E, Tacoma (Fife), WA 98424 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 5905 4th St E, Tacoma, WA 98424

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,246 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size1 acre (43,560 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$605,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$6,766 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN042006-2-176

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN042006-2-176

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,246 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,416 sqft
1st Floor Area2,246 sqft
Upper Floors Area1 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area43,560 sqft
Lot Width218 ft Width
TerrainLow
View / LotCreek/River
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchCovered Porch
Porch Area450 sqft
Deck Area450 sqft
Patio Area450 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address5905 4TH ST E
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98424-2469
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNC
Legal DescriptionSECTION 06 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 04 QUARTER 21 : S 218 FT OF W 100 FT OF E 1/2 OF SW OF GOVT LOT 3 ALSO BEG AT SE COR OF W 1/2 OF SW OF GOVT LOT 3 TH W ALG S LI OF SD LOT 3 TO A PT 200 FT E OF SW COR OF SD LOT TH N TO A PT 218 FT N OF S LI OF SD LOT 3 TH
Legal Range04
Legal Township20
Legal Section06
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4012
Census Tract940002

Owner

5905 4th St E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5905 4TH ST E, FIFE, WA 98424-2469
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 24, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jun 21, 2022Re-recorded Document · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 24, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2020169
Prior Transfer DateNov 19, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000000650
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateNov 24, 2020
Property Address5905 4TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98424-2469
Document Number0011240169
Instrument DateNov 19, 2020
Instrument202011240169
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2021
Title CompanyWFG NATL TTL CO OF WA LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$9,869.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5905 4TH ST E, FIFE, WA 98424-2469

Mortgage

Document Number0011240170
DateNov 24, 2020
Instrument202011240170
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

June 2022: Re-recorded Document

Document TypeRe-recorded Document
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateJun 21, 2022
Property Address5905 4TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98424-2469
Document Number0006210650
Instrument DateNov 19, 2020
Instrument202206210650
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2022
Title CompanyWFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5905 4TH ST E, FIFE, WA 98424-2469

Mortgage

Document Number0006210651
DateJun 21, 2022
Instrument202206210651
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term342 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5905 4th St E was $6,766, down 1.3% from the year before.

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$742,400 Land $290,900 Building $451,500$742,400 Land $290,900 Building $451,500
2025$6,766.00 (-1.26%)
2024$6,852.00 (-8.06%)$725,100 (-0.66%) Land $248,800 Building $476,300$725,100 (-0.66%) Land $248,800 Building $476,300
2023$7,453.00$729,900 Land $252,500 Building $477,400$729,900 Land $252,500 Building $477,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5905 4th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 18 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies18 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2022)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2022 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 5905 4th St E is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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