Frederickson Property Records Lookup
Property records for Frederickson, Washington are held by the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer and the Pierce County Auditor, because Frederickson is a Census-Designated Place with no incorporated city government of its own. Residents and researchers can search parcel data, ownership details, assessed values, and recorded documents through the county's online tools or at the Pierce County offices in Tacoma.
Frederickson Overview
Frederickson Property Records at the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer
Frederickson is a Census-Designated Place within unincorporated Pierce County. It has no city hall or incorporated municipal government. All property tax assessments, parcel searches, and ownership records for Frederickson are maintained by the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer. The e-PIP portal on their website lets you search by address, parcel number, or owner name to find property characteristics, assessed values, tax history, and ownership details for any Frederickson parcel.
Washington State law under Chapter 36.21 RCW requires the county assessor to determine the value of all taxable real and personal property within the county. Properties must be assessed as of January 1 each year under RCW 84.40.020, and these records are open for public inspection. The assessor-treasurer office in Pierce County combines both functions, so you go to one office for both valuation data and tax records.
If you disagree with your Frederickson property's assessed value, you can file an appeal with the Pierce County Board of Equalization. The board reviews petitions and can adjust valuations where the evidence supports a different market value. Appeals must be filed within a set deadline after you receive your value change notice.
Pierce County Planning and Public Works administers zoning and land use for Frederickson and other unincorporated areas. The department at piercecountywa.gov/187/Planning-and-Public-Works processes permits, reviews subdivisions, and enforces critical areas ordinances. GIS maps from this department show parcel boundaries, zoning districts, and flood zones for Frederickson.
Pierce County Planning oversees permit services for the Frederickson area, as seen on their site:
The Planning and Public Works department handles zoning, permits, and land use reviews for all unincorporated Frederickson properties.
Recorded Deeds and Documents for Frederickson
All deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting Frederickson real estate are recorded with the Pierce County Auditor. Under RCW 36.22.010, the county auditor is the official recording officer. Recording a deed under RCW 65.08.070 provides constructive notice to the world and protects the new owner from prior claims that were not on record. An unrecorded deed may be valid between seller and buyer but can be voided by a later purchaser who records without notice of the earlier transaction.
Real estate excise tax under RCW 82.45 applies to most Frederickson property transfers. The treasurer must confirm that taxes are paid before the auditor records any real estate transfer document. The Pierce County Auditor offers online document searches and provides certified copies of recorded documents. All real estate transactions in Frederickson must be recorded here to be effective against third parties.
The Pierce County GIS property search tool at propertysearch.co.pierce.wa.us integrates assessor-treasurer data, permitting records, and environmental layers. You can search by address, parcel number, or intersection to find Frederickson properties. The GIS system displays parcel boundaries, zoning districts, flood zones, and aerial imagery updated regularly to reflect new subdivisions and zoning changes.
The Pierce County property records system covers all Frederickson parcels with assessor, recorder, and GIS data in one place.
How to Search Frederickson Property Records
Start your Frederickson property research at the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer's e-PIP portal at property.piercecountywa.gov. Enter a street address or parcel number to pull up ownership data, assessed value, tax history, and property characteristics. The portal is free to use and does not require a login. Results include the current owner of record, their mailing address, the legal description, and current assessment data.
For recorded documents, use the Pierce County Auditor's online search. Look up deeds, mortgages, and liens by grantor or grantee name or by recording date. Document images are available for records filed digitally; older instruments may require a trip to the auditor's office in Tacoma.
The Pierce County GIS tool at propertysearch.co.pierce.wa.us adds a map layer to your search. You can confirm property boundaries, check nearby zoning, and verify flood zone status from a single interface. For historical Frederickson records, the Washington State Digital Archives holds early deeds and Real Property Record Cards that can trace ownership back many decades.
Note: Because Frederickson is unincorporated, all permit and zoning inquiries go to Pierce County Planning and Public Works rather than a city planning department.
Frederickson Property Tax and Exemption Records
Property taxes for Frederickson are assessed and collected by the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer. Tax bills go out annually. First-half payments are due April 30 and second-half payments are due October 31 each year. Late payments accrue interest. If taxes go unpaid long enough, the treasurer can begin foreclosure proceedings to recover the debt.
Senior citizens and disabled persons who meet income and ownership requirements may qualify for a property tax exemption or deferral. Agricultural open space and current use programs are also available for eligible Frederickson properties. Contact the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer to ask about current limits, forms, and deadlines. The Washington Department of Revenue also lists all county offices statewide and publishes the County Assessor's Manual, which outlines state standards for property valuation under RCW 84.08.010.
Pierce County Property Records
Frederickson falls within unincorporated Pierce County, so all property records for the area are held by county offices in Tacoma. The assessor-treasurer, auditor, and planning department serve this community directly. For more on Pierce County property records and resources covering the full county, visit the Pierce County page.
Nearby Cities
These communities are near Frederickson and are also served by Pierce County property offices.