Pierce County property record for 608 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,203 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,367 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 947500-0-080 |
| Primary APN | 947500-0-080 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,203 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,533 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,203 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,950 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 378 sqft |
| Deck Area | 242 sqft |
| Patio Area | 187 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 608 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 41 WEST VIEW TRACTS L 9 B 1 LESS ST |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST VIEW TRACTS |
| Legal Tract | L |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 63302 |
608 E 56th St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1522 LOMITA BLVD, 201, HARBOR CITY, CA 90710-2118 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020100941 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006536 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 608 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Document Number | 0009100941 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 45A |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202009100941 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Document Number | 0009100942 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202009100942 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 608 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Document Number | 0006160830 |
| Map Reference | VOL13 PG45-A |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706160830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,688.52 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Document Number | 0006160831 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706160831 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 608 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Document Number | 1706120590 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706120590 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 11157 203RD PL SE KENT WA 980315567, KENT, WA 98031-5567 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 608 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Document Number | 0002220535 |
| Map Reference | VOL13 PG45-A |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201702220535 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3933 LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD NE STE 100, 100, KIRKLAND, WA 98033-7806 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 E 56th St was $4,367, up 5.1% 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 | $419,200 Land $171,400 Building $247,800 | $419,200 Land $171,400 Building $247,800 | |
| 2025 | $4,367.00 (+5.1%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,155.00 (+2.19%) | $373,100 (-4.68%) Land $169,700 Building $203,400 | $373,100 (-4.68%) Land $169,700 Building $203,400 |
| 2023 | $4,066.00 | $391,400 Land $166,100 Building $225,300 | $391,400 Land $166,100 Building $225,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 E 56th 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 608 E 56th 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 475 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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