831 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 831 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$440,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill	$4,406 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Second Mortgage Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`910500-1-431`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`910500-1-431`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,684 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,404 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	280 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1994
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Width	50 ft Width

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	208 sqft
Deck Area	84 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	280 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	831 E 56TH ST
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98404-2303
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	SECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 TISDALE & HAUKES L 17 & 18 B 13 OUT OF 143-0 SEG L-1764 DS ES
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	20
Legal Section	22
Legal Subdivision	TISDALE & HAUKES
Legal Block	13
Legal Lot Number	17,18
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4021
Census Tract	62300

Owner

831 E 56th St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2026.

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2344 TRENTON AVE NE, BREMERTON, WA 98310-5151
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 7, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage TAPCO CU
Jan 30, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC
Apr 7, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage TAPCO CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 30, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 30, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2026294
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	831 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2303
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 21, 2026
Title Company	WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0004070370
Date	Apr 7, 2021
Instrument	202104070370

Lender

Name	TAPCO CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	TACOMA, WA 98466

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	96 Months
Due	Apr 7, 2029

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Jan 30, 2026
Property Address	831 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2303
Document Number	0001300294
Map Reference	VOL 3 PG 92
Instrument Date	Jan 27, 2026
Instrument	202601300294
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2026
Title Company	EQUITY TITLE OF NEVADA, EQUITY TITLE OF WA LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$7,040.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2344 TRENTON AVE NE, BREMERTON, WA 98310-5151

Mortgage

Document Number	0001300295
Date	Jan 30, 2026
Instrument	202601300295

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2056

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	831 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2303
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 26, 2022
Title Company	WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0004070370
Date	Apr 7, 2021
Instrument	202104070370

Lender

Name	TAPCO CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	TACOMA, WA 98466

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	96 Months
Due	Apr 7, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 831 E 56th St was $4,406, up 7.5% 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		$418,400 (+3.41%) Land $166,500 Building $251,900	$418,400 (+3.41%) Land $166,500 Building $251,900
2025	$4,406.00 (+7.49%)	$404,600 (+9.95%) Land $176,900 Building $227,700	$404,600 (+9.95%) Land $176,900 Building $227,700
2024	$4,099.00 (+0.2%)	$368,000 (-6.55%) Land $164,800 Building $203,200	$368,000 (-6.55%) Land $164,800 Building $203,200
2023	$4,091.00	$393,800 Land $163,900 Building $229,900	$393,800 Land $163,900 Building $229,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 831 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.

Wildfire

The area around 831 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.

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 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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