Pierce County property record for 917 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,995 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 910500-1-600 |
| Primary APN | 910500-1-600 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,712 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Deck Area | 196 sqft |
| Patio Area | 292 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 917 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-2506 |
| 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: TISDALE & HAUKES L 23 THRU 26 B 14 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | TISDALE & HAUKES |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-26 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
917 E 56th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2005.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 917 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2506 |
| Document Number | 1707130006 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 917 E 56TH ST TACOMA WA 984042506, TACOMA, WA 98404-2506 |
| Document Number | 1707130006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201707130006 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 12, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 917 E 56th St was $5,995, down 0.7% 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 | $5,995.00 (-0.71%) | $555,800 Land $191,900 Building $363,900 | $555,800 Land $191,900 Building $363,900 |
| 2025 | $6,038.00 (+7.46%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,619.00 (+1.55%) | $504,900 (-5.27%) Land $189,900 Building $315,000 | $504,900 (-5.27%) Land $189,900 Building $315,000 |
| 2023 | $5,533.00 | $533,000 Land $194,200 Building $338,800 | $533,000 Land $194,200 Building $338,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 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 917 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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