Pierce County property record for 1015 138th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,271 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,641 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031915-3-115 |
| Primary APN | 031915-3-115 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,271 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,733 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,491 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 444 sqft |
| Patio Area | 222 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1015 138TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98445-2709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 32 : 15-19-03E&3/115 BEG AT SE COR OF GOVT LOT 5 TH WLY ALG S LI OF SD LOT 125 FT TO POB TH NLY PAR TO E LI OF SD LOT A DIST OF 150 FT WLY PAR/W S LI OF SD LOT A DIST OF 100 FT TH N PAR/W E LI OF SD LOT 8 FT TH |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Tract | 158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 197022 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 71505 |
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1015 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-2709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1996467 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1235 / 3393 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000407 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Franklin Pierce School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $479,200 (-1.01%) Land $213,000 Building $266,200 | $479,200 (-1.01%) Land $213,000 Building $266,200 | |
| 2025 | $5,641.00 (+6.31%) | $484,100 (+5.81%) Land $218,100 Building $266,000 | $484,100 (+5.81%) Land $218,100 Building $266,000 |
| 2024 | $5,306.00 (+0.45%) | $457,500 (-3.68%) Land $185,800 Building $271,700 | $457,500 (-3.68%) Land $185,800 Building $271,700 |
| 2023 | $5,282.00 | $475,000 Land $185,800 Building $289,200 | $475,000 Land $185,800 Building $289,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2006 · 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.
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 | PARKLAND LIGHT & WATER COMPANY private · serves 33,775 people · EPA ID WA5366200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 339 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
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