Pierce County property record for 931 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,078 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $131,500 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,992 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 910500-1-580 |
| Primary APN | 910500-1-580 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,078 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,246 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,425 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Storage Building | 640 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 931 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-2506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 TISDALE & HAUKES: TISDALE & HAUKES L 17 THRU 20 B 14 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | TISDALE & HAUKES |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-20 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
931 E 56th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1998.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 931 E 56TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 931 E 56th St was $5,992, up 1.3% 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 | $5,992.00 (+1.3%) | $556,100 Land $191,900 Building $364,200 | $556,100 Land $191,900 Building $364,200 |
| 2025 | $5,915.00 (+7.33%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,511.00 (+10.29%) | $495,200 (+2.91%) Land $189,900 Building $305,300 | $495,200 (+2.91%) Land $189,900 Building $305,300 |
| 2023 | $4,997.00 | $481,200 Land $194,200 Building $287,000 | $481,200 Land $194,200 Building $287,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 931 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 931 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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