Pierce County property record for 903 Short St, Steilacoom, WA 98388
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,496 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,315 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 021906-1-054 |
| Primary APN | 021906-1-054 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,496 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,572 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,488 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 44,650 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 548 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 4,371 sqft |
| Deck Area | 151 sqft |
| Patio Area | 151 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 903 SHORT ST |
|---|---|
| City | STEILACOOM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98388-3121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-9.6 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 06 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 02 QUARTER 13 : COM AT SE COR OF L BALCH DLC IN SEC 6 TH ON S LI OF SD DLC W 1525 FT TH PAR/W E LI OF SD DLC N 1900 FT TO POB TH PAR/W SD S LI OF DLC E 330 FT TH PAR/W SD E LI OF SD DLC N 190 FT TH PAR/W SD S LI OF SD DLC |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 72111 |
903 Short St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2006.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 903 SHORT ST, STEILACOOM, WA 98388-3121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000378 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 903 Short St was $13,315, down 5.4% 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 | $1,730,700 Land $637,700 Building $1,093,000 | $1,730,700 Land $637,700 Building $1,093,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,315.00 (-5.43%) | ||
| 2024 | $14,080.00 (-4.74%) | $1,636,500 (-5.46%) Land $594,000 Building $1,042,500 | $1,636,500 (-5.46%) Land $594,000 Building $1,042,500 |
| 2023 | $14,780.00 | $1,731,000 Land $611,400 Building $1,119,600 | $1,731,000 Land $611,400 Building $1,119,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 903 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 903 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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