Pierce County property record for 609 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,264 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,041 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 262500-0-071 |
| Primary APN | 262500-0-071 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,508 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,264 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Width | 54 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 609 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 BREWERTONS BREEZY HILL ANNEX: BREWERTONS BREEZY HILL ANNEX L 1 & 2, E 4 FT OF 3 B 2 EXC PART TAKEN FOR ST SEG F 2419 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BREWERTONS BREEZY HILL ANNEX |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
609 E 56th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2004.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5513 E G ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2059 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000211 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 609 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1921 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006230194 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202306230194 |
| Name | TOP FLITE FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WILLIAMSTON, MI 48895 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 E 56th St was $4,041, 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 | $373,100 Land $168,000 Building $205,100 | $373,100 Land $168,000 Building $205,100 | |
| 2025 | $4,041.00 (+6.79%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,784.00 (+2.19%) | $339,700 (-4.66%) Land $166,200 Building $173,500 | $339,700 (-4.66%) Land $166,200 Building $173,500 |
| 2023 | $3,703.00 | $356,300 Land $165,600 Building $190,700 | $356,300 Land $165,600 Building $190,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 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 609 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 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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