Pierce County property record for 615 Short St, Steilacoom, WA 98388
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.75 ba · 4,214 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,773 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 351000-0-120 |
| Primary APN | 351000-0-120 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,214 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,630 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,445 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,185 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,769 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,700 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Deck Area | 608 sqft |
| Patio Area | 728 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,769 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 615 SHORT ST |
|---|---|
| City | STEILACOOM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98388-3115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-7.2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 06 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 02 QUARTER 21 DIGGS SELY 80 FT OF L 13 THRU 16 B 3 TOG/W ELY 10 FT OF VAC SHORT ST ABUTT ON W UNDER ORD # 501 ALSO TOG/W VAC POWELL ST VAC PER ORD #394 AFN 2287485 DC2018 BL7/27/90AT |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | DIGGS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-16 |
| Legal Unit | 501 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 72111 |
615 Short St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 615 SHORT ST, STEILACOOM, WA 98388-3115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 615 Short St was $8,773, down 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Steilacoom Town |
| Unified School District | Steilacoom Historical School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,113,400 Land $480,400 Building $633,000 | $1,113,400 Land $480,400 Building $633,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,773.00 (-0.52%) | ||
| 2024 | $8,819.00 (-4.66%) | $1,024,500 (-5.39%) Land $393,300 Building $631,200 | $1,024,500 (-5.39%) Land $393,300 Building $631,200 |
| 2023 | $9,250.00 | $1,082,900 Land $404,900 Building $678,000 | $1,082,900 Land $404,900 Building $678,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 615 Short St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · tidal / storm surge |
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 615 Short St 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 | None beyond 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 | TOWN OF STEILACOOM serves 8,545 people · EPA ID WA5384000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 281 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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