Google street view image for 5506 N 53rd St, Ruston, WA 98407

Off market jul 1991 for $86K

$515,899

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $520/mo

•

1 ba

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1,080

sq ft

5506 N 53rd St, Ruston, WA 98407

About this home

5506 N 53rd St is a 1,080 square foot house on a 5,400 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on July 16, 1991 for $86,000. Based on Redfin's Ruston data, we estimate the home's value is $515,899.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

5,400 sq ftLot Size

$478Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$515,899

$430K since sold in July 1991$16K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 16.5% higher than the average sale price ($443K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 21, 2026
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A
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$435,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,110 sq ft
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$383,000
C
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$465,000
E
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SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$475,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
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$2,759/mo

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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 5506 N 53rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$358 (−2.9%)

$304,900 + $201,100

$506,000

2025

$369 (−1.0%)

$304,900 + $201,100

$506,000

2024

$373 (+9.2%)

$294,200 + $200,800

$495,000

2023

$341 (−13.2%)

$255,200 + $209,600

$464,800

2022

$393 (−10.6%)

$267,800 + $212,600

$480,400

2021

$440 (−43.3%)

$224,600 + $178,300

$402,900

2020

$776 (+4.6%)

$170,500 + $172,000

$342,500

2019

$741 (−6.6%)

$143,900 + $169,000

$312,900

2018

$794 (−71.4%)

$97,200 + $149,200

$246,400

2017

$2,771 (+5.2%)

$97,200 + $149,200

$246,400

2016

$2,635 (+1.4%)

$85,900 + $125,500

$211,400

2015

$2,599 (+5.8%)

$73,500 + $111,800

$185,300

2014

$2,456 (+3.5%)

$70,700 + $105,100

$175,800

2013

$2,373 (−2.3%)

$63,300 + $97,800

$161,100

2012

$2,429 (−1.3%)

$63,300 + $91,900

$155,200

2011

$2,461 (+12.2%)

$84,800 + $97,700

$182,500

2010

$2,193 (−2.7%)

$101,300 + $99,300

$200,600

2009

$2,253

$110,000 + $112,700

$222,700

Tax history for 5506 N 53rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$358 (−2.9%)

$304,900 + $201,100

$506,000

2025

$369 (−1.0%)

$304,900 + $201,100

$506,000

2024

$373 (+9.2%)

$294,200 + $200,800

$495,000

2023

$341 (−13.2%)

$255,200 + $209,600

$464,800

2022

$393 (−10.6%)

$267,800 + $212,600

$480,400

2021

$440 (−43.3%)

$224,600 + $178,300

$402,900

2020

$776 (+4.6%)

$170,500 + $172,000

$342,500

2019

$741 (−6.6%)

$143,900 + $169,000

$312,900

2018

$794 (−71.4%)

$97,200 + $149,200

$246,400

2017

$2,771 (+5.2%)

$97,200 + $149,200

$246,400

2016

$2,635 (+1.4%)

$85,900 + $125,500

$211,400

2015

$2,599 (+5.8%)

$73,500 + $111,800

$185,300

2014

$2,456 (+3.5%)

$70,700 + $105,100

$175,800

2013

$2,373 (−2.3%)

$63,300 + $97,800

$161,100

2012

$2,429 (−1.3%)

$63,300 + $91,900

$155,200

2011

$2,461 (+12.2%)

$84,800 + $97,700

$182,500

2010

$2,193 (−2.7%)

$101,300 + $99,300

$200,600

2009

$2,253

$110,000 + $112,700

$222,700

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

Permits

Nov 8, 2022 • Final

Water connection

Replace an existing water service line with a new poly pipe using push and pull technology.

Plumbing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOWARD HEIGHTS 2ND
Living Sq. Ft: 1,080
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,080
Building Sq. Ft: 1,608
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 02 QUARTER 12 HOWARD HEIGHTS 2ND: HOWARD HEIGHTS 2ND N 1/2 OF L 13, L 14 B 5

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

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,400
Legal Lot Number: 13
Legal Block Number: 5
School Tax District: TACOMA
Municipality Name: RUSTON
Acres: 0.124
Front Footage: 45
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.: 1,080
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Pierce County
APN: 4655200300

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Point Defiance Elmentary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

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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

$491,000 – $594,000

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