Pierce County, WA

Pierce County, WA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Pierce County, Washington. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Pierce County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Pierce County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesPierce County Parcel & Property Informationwww.piercecountywa.gov/969/Parcel-Property-Information
  • Official portal for property values and assessment data.
Deeds and recorded documentsPierce County Recorded Documentswww.piercecountywa.gov/359/Recorded-Documents
  • Official portal for searching and obtaining recorded property documents.
Property taxesPierce County Property Tax Informationwww.piercecountywa.gov/969/Parcel-Property-Information
  • Tax information is integrated within the main property search portal.
GIS and parcel mapsPierce County PublicGISmatterhornwab.co.pierce.wa.us/publicgis
  • Interactive mapping tool for parcel data and spatial information.
Permits and building recordsPierce County PALS Permit Systemwww.piercecountywa.gov/6023/PALS
  • Regional permit processing system for unincorporated Pierce County.
Zoning and land usePierce County Zoning and Land Use Datagisdata-piercecowa.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/zoning-and-land-use-designations
  • Official zoning and land use designations for unincorporated Pierce County.
County data

Pierce County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$570,210

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$527,700

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$5,233

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.93%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Pierce County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Tacoma$505,008$472,5000.97%$4,852
Puyallup$570,704$525,0000.93%$5,296
Gig Harbor$825,073$772,0000.82%$6,518
Bonney Lake$644,942$594,3000.91%$5,788
Spanaway$503,847$462,8001.00%$5,015
Lakewood$530,976$492,0000.93%$4,823
Graham$593,049$543,7000.98%$5,715
University Place$679,747$632,3001.03%$6,896
Buckley$649,573$601,4000.86%$5,594
Orting$552,970$514,5000.81%$4,525
FAQ

Pierce County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Pierce County?

Use the official Pierce County Parcel & Property Information for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Pierce County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Pierce County Property Tax Information for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Pierce County?

Use the official Pierce County Recorded Documents for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Pierce County?

Use the official Pierce County PublicGIS for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Pierce County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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