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Service Station W/Convenience Store (Food Mart)Commercial
Last sold for $1,050,000 on Nov 16, 2011

5043 N PEARL ST

RUSTON, WA 98407
0
Baths
2,660 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
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.$1,050,000 · Nov 16, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,737 (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.$713,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$451,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$261,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$525,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$713,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Service Station W/Convenience Store (Food Mart)
CountyPIERCE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Point Defiance Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Truman Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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%

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How this home compares

5043 N Pearl St 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.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Tacoma 98407
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Rustin
  • Newer than 73% 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 area2,660 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,623 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 5043 N Pearl St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRustinTacoma 98407Pierce County
Living areabigger than2,660 ft²78% of homes85% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac89% of homes87% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than197951% of homes73% of homes43% of homes

About 5043 N Pearl St

When did 5043 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA last sell?

5043 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA last sold on Nov 16, 2011 for $1,050,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5043 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA?

5043 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA has 2,660 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 5043 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA built?

5043 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5043 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA?

5043 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA is assigned to Point Defiance 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 5043 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98407?

Among the 8,336 homes in Tacoma 98407, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,660 ft² against a typical 1,623 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1979 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 5043 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5043 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA was $4,737. The county assessed it at $713,300.

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