Pierce County property record for 601 E 53rd St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,153 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,935 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,884 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 263500-0-229 |
| Primary APN | 263500-0-229 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,153 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,153 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,935 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 298 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 65 sqft |
| Deck Area | 195 sqft |
| Patio Area | 195 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 601 E 53RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-2056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 BREWERTONS NEW GEM PARCEL A ROS FOR BLA 2002-11-21-5011 PER RCW 58.04.007 AMEND 1996 DESC AS FOLL L 5 THRU 7 B 5 LY S OF FOLL DESC LI COM AT PT ON W LI L 7 B 5 114.03 FT NLY FROM SW COR SD L 7 TH ELY IN STRA |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BREWERTONS NEW GEM |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
601 E 53rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 E 53RD ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000175 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 E 53rd St was $3,884, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Tacoma City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $358,400 (-1.16%) Land $171,500 Building $186,900 | $358,400 (-1.16%) Land $171,500 Building $186,900 | |
| 2025 | $3,884.00 (+6.79%) | $362,600 (+11.09%) Land $189,400 Building $173,200 | $362,600 (+11.09%) Land $189,400 Building $173,200 |
| 2024 | $3,637.00 (+2.31%) | $326,400 (-4.59%) Land $169,700 Building $156,700 | $326,400 (-4.59%) Land $169,700 Building $156,700 |
| 2023 | $3,555.00 | $342,100 Land $169,800 Building $172,300 | $342,100 Land $169,800 Building $172,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 E 53rd St 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 601 E 53rd St 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 TACOMA WATER DIVISION serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 585 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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