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$350,054$353 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

5643 S ALDER ST

TACOMA, WA 98409
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
992 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.
3,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$350K
$323K low$377K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,659 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$334,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$177,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$156,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$335,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$334,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bi-Level
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.1996
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 144 ft²Patio · 236 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Edison Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Gray Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Mount Tahoma High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Tacoma Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 98409These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.246

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,833
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,068 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,841
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,195
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

5643 S Alder 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.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Pierce County
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Tacoma 98409
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Pierce County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Pierce County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Pierce County

What homes are worth in Tacoma 98409

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$265K$640K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Tacoma 98409.

How it measures up in Tacoma 98409

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tacoma 98409.

Estimated value$350,054
CheaperTypical $415,000Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$353
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area992 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,503 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size3,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 5643 S Alder St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTacoma 98409Pierce County
Estimated valuepricier than$350,05415% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35377% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than992 ft²13% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,000 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than19099% of homes3% of homes

About 5643 S Alder St

How much is 5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA is $350,054 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $322,800 to $377,308. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA last sell?

5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA?

5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 992 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA built?

5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA?

5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA is assigned to Edison Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Gray Middle School (middle), rated F; Mount Tahoma High School (high), rated D. All sit in Tacoma Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98409?

Among the 6,405 homes in Tacoma 98409, it is worth more than 15% of them ($350,054 against a typical $415,000), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($353 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 13% of them (992 ft² against a typical 1,503 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,000 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1909 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Pierce County, it is worth more than 4% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5643 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA was $3,659. The county assessed it at $334,100.

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