Pierce County property record for 618 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,925 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,398 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 947500-0-060 |
| Primary APN | 947500-0-060 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,925 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Lot Width | 75 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 286 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 618 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: WEST VIEW TRACTS W 1/2 OF L 6, L 7 B 1 LESS ST |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST VIEW TRACTS |
| Legal Tract | W |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 63302 |
618 E 56th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 618 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Feb 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 29, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage INTERNATIONAL FUNDING GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020281300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 618 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 618 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Document Number | 0011180999 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202111180999 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 618 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Document Number | 0002281300 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 45-A |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202002281300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 618 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Document Number | 0002281301 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202002281301 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Number | 0003020697 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202003020697 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FIN COMMISSION |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98104 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 618 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Document Number | 0008291029 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 45-A |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201908291029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,670.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 618 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1920 |
| Document Number | 0008291030 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201908291030 |
| Name | INTERNATIONAL FUNDING GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 618 E 56th St was $4,398, up 4.9% 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 | $416,300 Land $186,300 Building $230,000 | $416,300 Land $186,300 Building $230,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,398.00 (+4.89%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,193.00 (+1.28%) | $376,500 (-5.52%) Land $184,400 Building $192,100 | $376,500 (-5.52%) Land $184,400 Building $192,100 |
| 2023 | $4,140.00 | $398,500 Land $183,500 Building $215,000 | $398,500 Land $183,500 Building $215,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 618 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 618 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 |
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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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