Pierce County property record for 101 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,952 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,719 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,192 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 524500-0-310 |
| Primary APN | 524500-0-310 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,476 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,476 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,476 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 556 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,476 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 101 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 13 LIBERTY: LIBERTY L 27 & 28 B 2 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,28 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 62400 |
101 E 40th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WALLICK & VOLK INC |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOUND CU |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOUND CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015726 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 101 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007120560 |
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| Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202107120560 |
| Name | WALLICK & VOLK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHEYENNE, WY 82001 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 101 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 1907150766 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 101 E 40TH ST TACOMA WA 984041404, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 1907150766 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201907150766 |
| Name | SOUND CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TACOMA, WA 98402 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 14, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 101 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 1702150394 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 101 E 40TH ST TACOMA WA 984041404, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 1702150394 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201702150394 |
| Name | SOUND CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TACOMA, WA 98402 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 14, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 101 E 40th St was $6,192, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Tacoma City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $560,500 Land $196,100 Building $364,400 | $560,500 Land $196,100 Building $364,400 | |
| 2025 | $6,192.00 (+2.14%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,062.00 (-1.99%) | $544,800 (-8.58%) Land $176,100 Building $368,700 | $544,800 (-8.58%) Land $176,100 Building $368,700 |
| 2023 | $6,185.00 | $595,900 Land $184,800 Building $411,100 | $595,900 Land $184,800 Building $411,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 101 E 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 101 E 40th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 695 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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