Pierce County property record for 604 Kansas St SW, Orting, WA 98360
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,601 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,719 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,956 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 051932-2-124 |
| Primary APN | 051932-2-124 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,248 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 49,601 sqft |
| Lot Width | 104 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 286 sqft |
| Deck Area | 286 sqft |
| Patio Area | 286 sqft |
| Storage Building | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 604 KANSAS ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | ORTING |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU |
| Legal Description | SECTION 32 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 05 QUARTER 23 : PARCEL A OF DBLR 95-08-15-0110 DESC AS COM AT NW COR OF NW OF SW OF NW TH E 104.4 FT TO POB TH S 238.8 FT TH E 104.4 FT TH N 238.8 FT TH W 104.4 FT TO POB EXC N 30 FT FOR KANSAS AVE TOG/W POR L 2 OF S P 79 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLA#9508150110 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 70403 |
604 Kansas St SW is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1435, ORTING, WA 98360-1435 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015465 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000465 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 604 Kansas St SW was $4,956, up 7.2% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Orting City |
| Unified School District | Orting School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $577,300 Land $288,900 Building $288,400 | $577,300 Land $288,900 Building $288,400 | |
| 2025 | $4,956.00 (+7.2%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,623.00 (+0.06%) | $504,800 (-3.28%) Land $248,500 Building $256,300 | $504,800 (-3.28%) Land $248,500 Building $256,300 |
| 2023 | $4,620.00 | $521,900 Land $248,500 Building $273,400 | $521,900 Land $248,500 Building $273,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 604 Kansas St SW in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 106 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 106 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 604 Kansas St SW is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 ORTING serves 10,332 people · EPA ID WA5364500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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