5506 Varco Rd NE is a 2,868 square foot house on a 0.55 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Tacoma data, we estimate the home's value is $840,203.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$840,203
$2,000 since September
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Estimate history
This home's estimate is 13.4% lower than the average sale price ($970K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,540 (+4.7%)
$449,600 + $353,300
$802,900
2025
$9,109 (+1.7%)
$449,600 + $353,300
$802,900
2024
$8,960 (+5.1%)
$402,400 + $378,800
$781,200
2023
$8,524 (+6.5%)
$402,400 + $349,300
$751,700
2022
$8,007 (+4.9%)
$435,500 + $317,000
$752,500
2021
$7,636 (−2.3%)
$374,000 + $278,700
$652,700
2020
$7,819 (+15.8%)
$291,100 + $277,900
$569,000
2019
$6,753 (−8.8%)
$267,300 + $275,800
$543,100
2018
$7,404 (+7.5%)
$232,500 + $227,100
$459,600
2017
$6,887 (+6.0%)
$232,500 + $227,100
$459,600
2016
$6,495 (+8.5%)
$196,500 + $223,700
$420,200
2015
$5,986 (+10.2%)
$175,200 + $209,800
$385,000
2014
$5,430 (−2.3%)
$157,200 + $182,500
$339,700
2013
$5,558 (+7.9%)
$140,400 + $170,500
$310,900
2012
$5,151 (−0.6%)
$138,100 + $173,700
$311,800
2011
$5,180 (+11.9%)
$145,100 + $176,700
$321,800
2010
$4,632 (−8.5%)
$174,100 + $178,000
$352,100
2009
$5,062
$204,900 + $182,400
$387,300
Tax history for 5506 Varco Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,540 (+4.7%)
$449,600 + $353,300
$802,900
2025
$9,109 (+1.7%)
$449,600 + $353,300
$802,900
2024
$8,960 (+5.1%)
$402,400 + $378,800
$781,200
2023
$8,524 (+6.5%)
$402,400 + $349,300
$751,700
2022
$8,007 (+4.9%)
$435,500 + $317,000
$752,500
2021
$7,636 (−2.3%)
$374,000 + $278,700
$652,700
2020
$7,819 (+15.8%)
$291,100 + $277,900
$569,000
2019
$6,753 (−8.8%)
$267,300 + $275,800
$543,100
2018
$7,404 (+7.5%)
$232,500 + $227,100
$459,600
2017
$6,887 (+6.0%)
$232,500 + $227,100
$459,600
2016
$6,495 (+8.5%)
$196,500 + $223,700
$420,200
2015
$5,986 (+10.2%)
$175,200 + $209,800
$385,000
2014
$5,430 (−2.3%)
$157,200 + $182,500
$339,700
2013
$5,558 (+7.9%)
$140,400 + $170,500
$310,900
2012
$5,151 (−0.6%)
$138,100 + $173,700
$311,800
2011
$5,180 (+11.9%)
$145,100 + $176,700
$321,800
2010
$4,632 (−8.5%)
$174,100 + $178,000
$352,100
2009
$5,062
$204,900 + $182,400
$387,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
SF
Single Family Zone
The Single-Family (SF) classification covers geographic areas located within urban growth areas but that fall outside of an Employment Center, Urban Center, or Urban District. The primary use of the classification is low- and moderate-density, single-family residential activities and compatible civic uses in areas with a predominantly detached single-family development pattern.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,250
Basement Type: Finished
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: Masonry
Building Type: Single Family
View Information
View: Obstructed
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,868
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,250
Building Sq. Ft: 3,204
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 03 QUARTER 31 : A POR OF GOVT LOT 3 IN SW DESC AS FOLL COM ON E LI OF SD LOT AT A PT 670 FT N OF SE COR SD LOT TH W 139.80 FT TO POB TH CONT W 260.20 FT TO E LI CALEDONIA TH N ALG E LI SD RD 81.30 FT TH N 65 DEG 54 MIN E 142.5 FT TO SW LI OF VARCO RD TH SELY ALG SW LI SD RD 191.90 FT TO POB TOG/W EASE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,008
Garage / Carport Type: Built In
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 24,000
Legal Lot Number: 3
School Tax District: TACOMA
Municipality Name: PIERCE COUNTY
Acres: 0.551
Zoning Code: SF
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: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,868
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Pierce County
APN: 0321163146
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Browns Point Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Meeker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Stadium High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
7/10
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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
6 days above 87° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$799,000 – $967,000
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