Pierce County property record for 1159 E 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,876 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $92,220 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,372 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Line of Credit Dec 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 567040-0-052 |
| Primary APN | 567040-0-052 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,876 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1159 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 24 MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD W 1/2 L 16 THRU 20 INCL B 3 OUT OF 005-1 SEG R-1492 DL EMS |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-20 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
1159 E 38th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Pierce County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1159 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BK |
| Dec 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017660 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000824 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 1159 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3703 |
| Document Number | 1907090082 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1159 E 38TH ST TACOMA WA 984043703, TACOMA, WA 98404-3703 |
| Document Number | 1907090082 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201907090082 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 8, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1159 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3703 |
| Document Number | 1812270359 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201812270359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1159 E 38TH ST TACOMA WA 984043703, TACOMA, WA 98404-3703 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1159 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3703 |
| Document Number | 1701120660 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201701120660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,651.52 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 RUNQUIST CT STEILACOOM WA 983883033, STEILACOOM, WA 98388-3033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1159 E 38th St was $3,372, up 6.5% 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 | $311,700 Land $165,800 Building $145,900 | $311,700 Land $165,800 Building $145,900 | |
| 2025 | $3,372.00 (+6.54%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,165.00 (+2.23%) | $283,900 (-4.67%) Land $164,100 Building $119,800 | $283,900 (-4.67%) Land $164,100 Building $119,800 |
| 2023 | $3,096.00 | $297,800 Land $163,000 Building $134,800 | $297,800 Land $163,000 Building $134,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1159 E 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1159 E 38th 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 484 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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