Pierce County property record for 108 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,180 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,683 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 747002-0-501 |
| Primary APN | 747002-0-501 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,180 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Width | 51.5 ft Width |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 108 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 42 1ST SCHOOL LD ADD: 1ST SCHOOL LD ADD E 51.5 FT OF W 103 FT OF N 120 FT B 66 NW OF SE 16-20-03E APPROX 6180 SQ FT OUT OF 050-0 SEG R-0033 NF EMS |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1ST SCHOOL LD ADD |
| Legal Block | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 62400 |
108 E 40th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Pierce County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 108 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003688 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000720 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 108 E 40th St was $3,683, up 3.2% 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 | $354,100 Land $188,400 Building $165,700 | $354,100 Land $188,400 Building $165,700 | |
| 2025 | $3,683.00 (+3.17%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,570.00 (+0.28%) | $320,400 (-6.45%) Land $169,300 Building $151,100 | $320,400 (-6.45%) Land $169,300 Building $151,100 |
| 2023 | $3,560.00 | $342,500 Land $176,300 Building $166,200 | $342,500 Land $176,300 Building $166,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 108 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 108 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 |
|---|
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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures