Pierce County property record for 117 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,775 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,339 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 524500-0-160 |
| Primary APN | 524500-0-160 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,146 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,770 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,775 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Width | 77 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 854 sqft |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 117 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 WLY 79 FT OF L 26 THRU 28 B 1 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26-28 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 62400 |
117 E 40th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MTG |
| May 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPS CU |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022198 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000240966 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 117 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 0004280198 |
| Map Reference | VOL 11 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202204280198 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,920.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 0004280199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202204280199 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 117 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 2007240967 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 117 E 40TH ST TACOMA WA 984041404, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 2007240967 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202007240967 |
| Name | GUILD MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 117 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 2005180822 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E 40TH ST TACOMA WA 984041404, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 2005180822 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202005180822 |
| Name | BOEING EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124-9750 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 117 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 0006160531 |
| Map Reference | VOL11 PG7 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706160531 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,969.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1404 |
| Document Number | 0006160532 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706160532 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 E 40th St was $4,339, 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 | $405,000 Land $185,800 Building $219,200 | $405,000 Land $185,800 Building $219,200 | |
| 2025 | $4,339.00 (+2.07%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,251.00 (+0.47%) | $381,700 (-6.29%) Land $166,900 Building $214,800 | $381,700 (-6.29%) Land $166,900 Building $214,800 |
| 2023 | $4,231.00 | $407,300 Land $173,400 Building $233,900 | $407,300 Land $173,400 Building $233,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 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 117 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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