Pierce County property record for 706 Short St, Steilacoom, WA 98388
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.25 ba · 2,911 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,121 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 351000-0-192 |
| Primary APN | 351000-0-192 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,911 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,411 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,755 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,156 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,200 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Patio Area | 705 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 706 SHORT ST |
|---|---|
| City | STEILACOOM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98388-3118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-7.2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 06 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 02 QUARTER 13 DIGGS L 9, 10 & NLY 20 FT OF L 11 B 5 TOG/W 10.565 FT VAC DIGGS ST - EUCLID ST - ADJ THERETO VAC BY STEILACOOM ORD 381 & ALSO TOG/W POR VAC ORD 501 ABUT THERETO OUT OF 019-0 SEG K-2355 TP JW 11973060DC 9/8/2 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | DIGGS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Legal Unit | 381 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 72111 |
706 Short St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Pierce County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 837 OILER ST, MENDOTA, CA 93640 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 1993 |
| Deed Document Number | 202482 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 706 Short St was $6,121, down 1.9% 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 | $6,121.00 (-1.92%) | $760,700 Land $416,500 Building $344,200 | $760,700 Land $416,500 Building $344,200 |
| 2025 | $6,241.00 (+2.23%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,105.00 (-4.28%) | $708,800 (-5.01%) Land $339,900 Building $368,900 | $708,800 (-5.01%) Land $339,900 Building $368,900 |
| 2023 | $6,378.00 | $746,200 Land $349,900 Building $396,300 | $746,200 Land $349,900 Building $396,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 706 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 706 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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