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1201 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 1201 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.276 acres (12,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$457,500 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill$4,486 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Transfer
Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN916000-0-370

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN916000-0-370

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,218 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,218 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,000 sqft (0.276 acres)
Lot Width100 ft Width
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area616 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchWood Porch
Porch Area352 sqft
Deck Area140 sqft
Patio Area140 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1201 E 70TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-2218
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 27 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 24 UNION PACIFIC: UNION PACIFIC L 1 THRU 4 B 44
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionUNION PACIFIC
Legal Block44
Legal Lot Number1-4
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract63301

Owner

1201 E 70th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1002 N MERIDIAN, 100, PUYALLUP, WA 98371-4409
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 9, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
EQUITY TITLE/AMERICA LLC, EQUITY TITLE OF WA LLC
Nov 9, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
NEW AMERICAN FUNDING

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 14, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 14, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 9, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024246
Prior Transfer DateNov 8, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000000215
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateNov 9, 2023
Property Address1201 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2218
Document Number0011090215
Map ReferenceVOL 7 PG 1
Instrument DateNov 8, 2023
Instrument202311090215
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 23, 2023
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE/AMERICA LLC, EQUITY TITLE OF WA LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1201 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2218
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateNov 9, 2023
Property Address1201 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2218
Document Number0011090189
Map ReferenceVOL 7 PG 1
Instrument DateNov 3, 2023
Instrument202311090189
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 23, 2023
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE/AMERICA LLC, EQUITY TITLE OF WA LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,560.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1201 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2218

Mortgage

Document Number0011090190
DateNov 9, 2023
Instrument202311090190
Lender
NameNEW AMERICAN FUNDING
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1201 E 70th St was $4,486, up 4.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$413,400 Land $197,900 Building $215,500$413,400 Land $197,900 Building $215,500
2025$4,486.00 (+4.54%)
2024$4,291.00 (+0.85%)$385,300 (-5.93%) Land $195,900 Building $189,400$385,300 (-5.93%) Land $195,900 Building $189,400
2023$4,255.00$409,600 Land $197,300 Building $212,300$409,600 Land $197,300 Building $212,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1201 E 70th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1201 E 70th 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 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 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber		2,000 / 1,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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