- On Salal Dr inside Lake Josephine Riviera, a platted community served by the Riviera Community Club.
- The ferry landing is under a mile away. The Pierce County ferry runs from Steilacoom.
- About 22 miles to Tacoma, 26 to Olympia and 52 to Seattle, including the ferry crossing (Google Maps, 9/30/2026).
- Two freshwater lakes, a saltwater marina, an executive golf course and parks run by the Club, about 1 to 1.5 miles away.
Shot by drone on October 4, 2026.
Yellow lines mark the approximate lot boundary, drawn by the pilot from county parcel data. They are not a survey.
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1.4-acre lot in the Lake Josephine Riviera community, Anderson Island.
A 1.4-acre lot on Salal Dr inside the Lake Josephine Riviera community on Anderson Island, a quiet ferry-access island in south Puget Sound. The lot has platted frontage on a community road, community water at the street, power from Tanner Electric Cooperative, and R10 zoning for a single home.
The lot is part of the Riviera Community Club community, known for two freshwater lakes, a saltwater marina, an executive golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, a campground, parks and a lakeside restaurant. The main club facilities are about 1 to 1.5 miles from the lot, and the ferry landing is under a mile away.
The basics are answered and sourced.
Every fact below comes from a county, utility, Club or title record. Confirm anything that matters to your plans with the office that decides it.
Community water at the street
Lake Josephine Riviera Water Co. serves the community. The Club lists a new-residence water hook-up at $2,850 on its 2025/26 fee sheet.
Paved road frontage
Platted frontage on Salal Dr, a paved road inside the community.
Power on the island
Tanner Electric Cooperative serves Anderson Island. Call them about service to the lot.
Out of the flood zone
FEMA flood zone X, minimal hazard.
Low carrying cost
2026 property taxes are $334.77. Club dues for an unbuilt lot are $914.43 a year (2025/26).
A real community
Two lakes, a saltwater marina, an executive golf course, tennis and pickleball, a campground and a lakeside restaurant, run by the Riviera Community Club.
Island setting, city connections.
Approximate lot dimensions, from map measurements. Not a survey.
Road distances to Tacoma, Olympia and Seattle, ferry included.
Anderson Island in south Puget Sound, with the Steilacoom ferry route.
The lot on Anderson Island.
What the Club and the county require.
Riviera Community Club rules
The Riviera Community Club covenants apply to every lot in Lake Josephine Riviera. The main ones for a new home:
- Club approval first. Plans, a plot plan and the driveway location go to the Club's Architectural Control Committee before any clearing, excavation or building.
- At least 1,000 sq ft of year-round living space, with 800 sq ft or more on the main floor.
- 26 ft height limit, and no more than two floors of living space above grade.
- Permanent foundation. The home sits on a county-approved concrete or masonry foundation.
- Club water only. Private wells are not allowed.
- No living in an RV or trailer, even temporarily. A temporary structure for storing materials during construction needs the Club's written consent.
Source: Riviera Community Club covenants, sections 6.05, 7.07 and 7.14. Ask the Club for the current version before you design.
The county path, step by step
- Research the parcel. Start with the county's parcel research tools at piercecountywa.gov/ApplyForaPermit: permit history, site constraints and design criteria.
- Septic design and approval. There is no public sewer on the island, so a septic system is required.
- Water and fire flow. Community water is at the street through Lake Josephine Riviera Water.
- Riviera Community Club approval. The lot is in the Riviera Community Club.
- Electric service. Tanner Electric Cooperative serves Anderson Island.
- Apply for the building permit. Apply online at piercecountywa.gov/Permit with the application, site plan, construction plans, energy code worksheets, a drainage plan if it applies (for example clearing 7,000 square feet or more, excavation of 50 cubic yards or more, or 500 square feet or more of new impervious surface), the fire flow certificate and the septic approval.
- Pay, review, permit, inspections. Fees are invoiced by email and the application is cancelled if unpaid after 5 days.
Listed on the NWMLS, and offered direct.
The lot is on the Northwest MLS, so any agent can show it. You can also deal with us directly, by phone or with the form below, and get answers from the people handling the sale.
Working with a buyer's agent? Bring them. Buyer's agents are welcome.
GF Development LLC holds this property under a purchase contract and can assign that contract or sell after closing.
- $49,000Asking price
- On the NWMLSSince October 2, 2026
- Agents welcomeOr deal with us direct
Questions, a visit, or an offer.
Send a question and a person on our team replies within one business day, by email or phone.
- Answers from the people handling the sale
- A reply within one business day
- Buyer's agents welcome
Prefer to talk now? Call (253) 465-2495 or email info@GFdevLLC.com.
Questions buyers ask.
Can I build here?
R10 zoning allows one home. Confirm legal lot status and the buildable area with the Pierce County Development Center, (253) 798-3739.
What about septic?
There is no sewer on the island, so a septic system is required. Confirm the design and permitting path with Tacoma-Pierce County Health, (253) 649-1925.
Water and power?
Community water is at the street through Lake Josephine Riviera Water Co. Tanner Electric Cooperative serves the island. Ask each provider about hookup costs.
What is the community?
Lake Josephine Riviera is a platted community on Anderson Island served by the Riviera Community Club, rivieraclub.org. Dues, assessments and a transfer fee apply; amounts to be confirmed.
What does the club offer?
Two freshwater lakes, a saltwater marina, an executive golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, a campground, a lakeside restaurant and parks. The main facilities are about 1 to 1.5 miles from this lot.
How do I get there?
Take the Pierce County ferry from Steilacoom. Check the schedule before a visit.
Is it sold as is?
Yes. No survey and no warranty. Ask about a survey before closing.
Is there a driveway or a cleared building spot?
Not yet. The lot is raw and wooded, with brush under the trees, and has no driveway. Clearing, a driveway and building plans all need the Club's Architectural Control Committee approval first, then the county permits.
What are the HOA dues and fees?
Riviera Community Club dues for an unbuilt lot are $914.43 a year on the 2025/26 fee sheet. The Club charges a $275 member transfer fee on a sale and lists a $2,850 water hook-up for a new residence. The 2026/27 rates may differ; the Club confirms current amounts.
What are the property taxes?
The 2026 property tax bill is $334.77.
Are there easements on the lot?
The plat records 5 ft utility and drainage easements along the lot lines, for Tanner Electric and Pierce County drainage. Keep structures off those strips.
Visiting the lot
- Self-guided. There is no lockbox or key. Park on the Salal Dr shoulder without blocking the road.
- Find the lot by address 8714 Salal Dr or parcel 501812-0-470. Corners are not staked.
- Check the ferry schedule from Steilacoom before you go.
- Wear boots and long sleeves; the lot is wooded and overgrown with brush.
Disclosures
- A septic system is required. Buyers should confirm design and permitting with Tacoma-Pierce County Health: (253) 649-1925.
- Buyers should confirm legal lot status and the buildable area with the Pierce County Development Center: (253) 798-3739.
- The lot is inside the Riviera Community Club. Its covenants apply, and dues, assessments and a transfer fee are owed to the Club; 2026/27 amounts to be confirmed with the Club.
- The recorded plat shows 5 ft utility and drainage easements along the lot lines.
- Sold as is. No survey and no warranty.