617 E 96th St, Tacoma, WA 98445 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 617 E 96th St, Tacoma, WA 98445

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,085 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.427 acres (18,600 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$70,000 (Dec 2013)
Tax Bill	$6,072 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2023 Transfer Aug 2023 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`781000-0-380`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`781000-0-380`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,085 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,755 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	330 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	18,600 sqft (0.427 acres)
Lot Width	120 ft Width
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	1,296 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	480 sqft
Deck Area	400 sqft
Patio Area	192 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	330 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	617 E 96TH ST
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98445-3107
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	SECTION 33 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 SOUTH TACOMA LAND COS 1ST L 13 THRU 18 B 75
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	20
Legal Section	33
Legal Subdivision	SOUTH TACOMA LAND COS 1ST
Legal Block	75
Legal Lot Number	13-18
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	63402

Owner

617 E 96th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.

Source: Pierce County records, as of September 17, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	617 E 96TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98445-3107
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 24, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 24, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 2, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 2, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 3, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 3, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 20, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2013201
Last Transfer Date	Aug 23, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000000169
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Aug 24, 2023
Property Address	617 E 96TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98445-3107
Document Number	0008240169
Instrument Date	Aug 23, 2023
Instrument	202308240169
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 18, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Aug 24, 2023
Property Address	617 E 96TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98445-3107
Document Number	0008240186
Instrument Date	Aug 23, 2023
Instrument	202308240186
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 18, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Aug 2, 2023
Property Address	617 E 96TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98445-3107
Document Number	0008020384
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2023
Instrument	202308020384
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 18, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	617 E 96TH ST, PALISADES, WA 98845

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Aug 2, 2023
Property Address	617 E 96TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98445-3107
Document Number	0008020383
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2023
Instrument	202308020383
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 18, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	617 E 96TH ST, OCEANO, CA 93445

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 617 E 96th St was $6,072, up 6% from the year before.

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Pierce County
Municipality	Tacoma City
Unified School District	Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$547,600 (+0.11%) Land $199,000 Building $348,600	$547,600 (+0.11%) Land $199,000 Building $348,600
2025	$6,072.00 (+6.04%)	$547,000 (+6.32%) Land $212,100 Building $334,900	$547,000 (+6.32%) Land $212,100 Building $334,900
2024	$5,726.00 (+3.12%)	$514,500 (-3.81%) Land $205,600 Building $308,900	$514,500 (-3.81%) Land $205,600 Building $308,900
2023	$5,553.00	$534,900 Land $202,700 Building $332,200	$534,900 Land $202,700 Building $332,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 617 E 96th St 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 15 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	15 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 617 E 96th St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.

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