Pierce County property record for 120 E 45th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $207,719 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,420 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 747002-1-000 |
| Primary APN | 747002-1-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,108 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 444 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 120 E 45TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 43 1ST SCHOOL LD ADD W 50 FT OF E 100 FT OF N 132.19 FT OF B 68 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1ST SCHOOL LD ADD |
| Legal Block | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 62400 |
120 E 45th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MTG |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NEXTITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017936 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000761 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 120 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1425 |
| Document Number | 2010050140 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 120 E 45TH ST TACOMA WA 984041425, TACOMA, WA 98404-1425 |
| Document Number | 2010050140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202010050140 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Oct 4, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 120 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1425 |
| Document Number | 0001310936 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201701310936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | NEXTITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,702.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1425 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 120 E 45th St was $4,420, up 3.7% 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 | $4,420.00 (+3.68%) | $404,400 Land $191,000 Building $213,400 | $404,400 Land $191,000 Building $213,400 |
| 2025 | $4,263.00 (+3.35%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,125.00 (-0.15%) | $370,400 (-6.86%) Land $171,500 Building $198,900 | $370,400 (-6.86%) Land $171,500 Building $198,900 |
| 2023 | $4,131.00 | $397,700 Land $179,100 Building $218,600 | $397,700 Land $179,100 Building $218,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 120 E 45th 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 120 E 45th 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 586 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 |
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