Pierce County property record for 809 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $63,600 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,307 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 910500-1-480 |
| Primary APN | 910500-1-480 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,350 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 350 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 809 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-2303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C1 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 TISDALE & HAUKES: TISDALE & HAUKES L 28 & 29 B 13 EXC S 2 FT TAKEN BY CY OF TAC UNDER AUD FEE # 2519059 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | TISDALE & HAUKES |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28,29 |
| Legal Unit | 251905 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
809 E 56th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2010.
Source: Pierce County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1068 S 88TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98444-4466 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010869 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000035 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 809 E 56th St was $4,307, up 7.3% 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 | $397,400 Land $166,500 Building $230,900 | $397,400 Land $166,500 Building $230,900 | |
| 2025 | $4,307.00 (+7.33%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,013.00 (+1.52%) | $360,300 (-5.31%) Land $164,800 Building $195,500 | $360,300 (-5.31%) Land $164,800 Building $195,500 |
| 2023 | $3,953.00 | $380,500 Land $163,900 Building $216,600 | $380,500 Land $163,900 Building $216,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 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 809 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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