Google street view image for 5417 N 53rd St, Ruston, WA 98407

Off market nov 1996 for $147K

$687,486

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $982/mo

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1 ba

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1,488

sq ft

5417 N 53rd St, Ruston, WA 98407

About this home

5417 N 53rd St is a 1,488 square foot house on a 0.33 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 15, 1996 for $147,325. Based on Redfin's Ruston data, we estimate the home's value is $687,486.

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$462Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$687,486

$540K since sold in November 1996$4,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 6.4% higher than the average sale price ($646K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 16, 2026
$672,500
A
3 beds1 bath1,452 sq ft
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B
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$665,000
C
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$580,000
D
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$917,500
E
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SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$475,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
4526 N Ferdinand St, Tacoma, WA 98407
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Market trends in 98407, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$665K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

11d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 5417 N 53rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,279 (+3.5%)

$467,800 + $212,800

$680,600

2025

$6,069 (+5.5%)

$467,800 + $212,800

$680,600

2024

$5,753 (−2.9%)

$451,400 + $212,900

$664,300

2023

$5,922 (+4.4%)

$391,600 + $223,100

$614,700

2022

$5,672 (+10.3%)

$459,800 + $221,700

$681,500

2021

$5,143 (+4.5%)

$385,600 + $185,900

$571,500

2020

$4,919 (+21.3%)

$292,700 + $180,300

$473,000

2019

$4,056 (−7.7%)

$247,000 + $178,900

$425,900

2018

$4,393 (+13.6%)

$173,900 + $166,500

$340,400

2017

$3,868 (+5.6%)

$173,900 + $166,500

$340,400

2016

$3,663 (+1.7%)

$153,700 + $141,400

$295,100

2015

$3,601 (+6.4%)

$131,400 + $126,200

$257,600

2014

$3,384 (+2.9%)

$126,400 + $117,200

$243,600

2013

$3,288 (−5.0%)

$113,200 + $108,800

$222,000

2012

$3,460 (−6.7%)

$113,200 + $101,900

$215,100

2011

$3,709 (+12.4%)

$151,600 + $108,400

$260,000

2010

$3,300 (−3.8%)

$193,500 + $108,900

$302,400

2009

$3,431

$210,100 + $125,000

$335,100

Tax history for 5417 N 53rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,279 (+3.5%)

$467,800 + $212,800

$680,600

2025

$6,069 (+5.5%)

$467,800 + $212,800

$680,600

2024

$5,753 (−2.9%)

$451,400 + $212,900

$664,300

2023

$5,922 (+4.4%)

$391,600 + $223,100

$614,700

2022

$5,672 (+10.3%)

$459,800 + $221,700

$681,500

2021

$5,143 (+4.5%)

$385,600 + $185,900

$571,500

2020

$4,919 (+21.3%)

$292,700 + $180,300

$473,000

2019

$4,056 (−7.7%)

$247,000 + $178,900

$425,900

2018

$4,393 (+13.6%)

$173,900 + $166,500

$340,400

2017

$3,868 (+5.6%)

$173,900 + $166,500

$340,400

2016

$3,663 (+1.7%)

$153,700 + $141,400

$295,100

2015

$3,601 (+6.4%)

$131,400 + $126,200

$257,600

2014

$3,384 (+2.9%)

$126,400 + $117,200

$243,600

2013

$3,288 (−5.0%)

$113,200 + $108,800

$222,000

2012

$3,460 (−6.7%)

$113,200 + $101,900

$215,100

2011

$3,709 (+12.4%)

$151,600 + $108,400

$260,000

2010

$3,300 (−3.8%)

$193,500 + $108,900

$302,400

2009

$3,431

$210,100 + $125,000

$335,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Frame Siding
Building Type: Single Family

View Information
View: Obstructed

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOWARD HEIGHTS 2ND
Living Sq. Ft: 1,488
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 864
Building Sq. Ft: 1,488
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 02 QUARTER 12 HOWARD HEIGHTS 2ND: HOWARD HEIGHTS 2ND L 1 THRU 3 B 3

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,400
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 3
School Tax District: TACOMA
Municipality Name: RUSTON
Acres: 0.3306
Front Footage: 120
Zoning Code: RUSTO
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Connected

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,488
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Pierce County
APN: 4655200120

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Point Defiance Elmentary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Truman Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

4/10

Dr. Dolores Silas High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 87° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Ruston, WA • 98407

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$654,000 – $791,000

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