1165 97th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 1165 97th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,943 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.55 acres (23,958 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$242,219 (Apr 2015)
Tax Bill$5,589 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Mar 2022 Line of Credit
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN031903-2-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN031903-2-007

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,943 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,015 sqft
1st Floor Area1,451 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area492 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2014
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area23,958 sqft (0.55 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area264 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchCovered Porch
Porch Area888 sqft
Deck Area72 sqft
Patio Area72 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area492 sqft
Storage Building300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1165 97TH ST E
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98445-4015
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSF
Legal DescriptionSECTION 03 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 21 : BEG 2972.02 FT S & 370 FT E OF NW COR E MEEKER DC TH E 90 FT TH N 270 FT TH W 90 FT TH S 270 FT TO BEG
Legal Range03
Legal Township19
Legal Section03
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2029
Census Tract71601

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1165 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4015
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Mar 15, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HARBORSTONE CU
Oct 12, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENNYMAC
Oct 2, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
PENNYMAC
Oct 24, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
PENNYMAC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 3, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 3, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 7, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20151334
Prior Transfer DateFeb 24, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000000740
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1165 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4015
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007190116
DateJul 19, 2021
Instrument202107190116
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1165 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4015
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023
Title CompanyPUGET SOUND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003150487
DateMar 15, 2022
Instrument202203150487
Lender
NameHARBORSTONE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMCCHORD AFB, WA 98438
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueMar 14, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1165 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4015
Document Number2101050316
Instrument DateOct 12, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1165 97TH ST E TACOMA WA 984454015, TACOMA, WA 98445-4015

Mortgage

Document Number2101050316
DateJan 5, 2021
Instrument202101050316
Lender
NamePENNYMAC
AddressMOORPARK, CA 93021
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 4, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1165 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4015
Document Number1810110413
Instrument DateOct 2, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2021
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address1165 97TH ST E TACOMA WA 984454015, TACOMA, WA 98445-4015

Mortgage

Document Number1810110413
DateOct 11, 2018
Instrument201810110413
Lender
NamePENNYMAC
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 10, 2048

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1165 97TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-4015
Document Number1711070006
Instrument DateOct 24, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 13, 2017
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address1165 97TH ST E TACOMA WA 984454015, TACOMA, WA 98445-4015

Mortgage

Document Number1711070006
DateNov 7, 2017
Instrument201711070006
Lender
NamePENNYMAC
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 6, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
Unified School DistrictFranklin Pierce School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$474,100 (+8.71%) Land $193,500 Building $280,600$474,100 (+8.71%) Land $193,500 Building $280,600
2025$5,589.00 (+10.8%)
2024$5,044.00 (-3.57%)$436,100 (-7.84%) Land $198,100 Building $238,000$436,100 (-7.84%) Land $198,100 Building $238,000
2023$5,231.00$473,200 Land $210,300 Building $262,900$473,200 Land $210,300 Building $262,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.

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