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Last sold for $389,719 on Oct 7, 2016

4891 RUSTON WAY

RUSTON, WA 98407
0
Baths
1 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
6.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$389,719 · Oct 7, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$7,580,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,306,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$274,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,147,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,580,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Park, Playground, Picnic Area
CountyPIERCE
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sherman Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Truman Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Silas High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Tacoma Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 98407These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.252

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,002
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,708 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,170
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,365
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.47%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

4891 Ruston Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the smallest homes in Tacoma 98407
  • Among the largest lots in Tacoma 98407
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Tacoma 98407

How it measures up in Tacoma 98407

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tacoma 98407.

Living area1 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size6.66 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 4891 Ruston Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTacoma 98407Pierce County
Living areabigger than1 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than6.66 acalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than201392% of homes90% of homes

About 4891 Ruston Way

When did 4891 Ruston Way, Ruston, WA last sell?

4891 Ruston Way, Ruston, WA last sold on Oct 7, 2016 for $389,719, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 4891 Ruston Way, Ruston, WA built?

4891 Ruston Way, Ruston, WA was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4891 Ruston Way, Ruston, WA?

4891 Ruston Way, Ruston, WA is assigned to Sherman Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Truman Middle School (middle), rated C; Silas High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Tacoma Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4891 Ruston Way, Ruston, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98407?

Among the 8,340 homes in Tacoma 98407, it is bigger than almost none of them (1 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (6.66 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2013 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4891 Ruston Way, Ruston, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4891 Ruston Way, Ruston, WA was $12. The county assessed it at $7,580,300.

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