1202 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 1202 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 2,198 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.804 acres (35,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$144,282 (Mar 2012)
Tax Bill$6,261 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN032015-3-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032015-3-003

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,198 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,338 sqft
Basement Area183 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Architectural StyleBi-Level
Exterior MaterialFrame Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area35,000 sqft (0.804 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area80 sqft
Deck Area80 sqft
Patio Area220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1202 E 40TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-3716
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 31 : BEG 750 FT W OF NE COR LOT 3 INSIDE RESERV TH S 147.2 FT TH W 250 FT TH N 147.2 FT TO N LI LOT 3 TH E 250 FT TO BEG LESS E 40TH ST
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section15
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract62300

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1202 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3716
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 6, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 19, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PREMIER MTG RSRCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 2, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 2, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 7, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2012483
Prior Transfer DateJul 29, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000000010
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1202 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3716
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2021
Title CompanyTHURSTON COUNTY TITLE COMPANY, THURSTON COUNTY TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0004060430
DateApr 6, 2021
Instrument202104060430
Lender
NameACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDRAPER, UT 84020
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1202 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3716
Document Number1909240734
Instrument DateSep 19, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1202 E 40TH ST TACOMA WA 984043716, TACOMA, WA 98404-3716

Mortgage

Document Number1909240734
DateSep 24, 2019
Instrument201909240734
Lender
NamePREMIER MTG RSRCS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPORTLAND, OR 97209
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 23, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$6,261.00 (+1.54%)$574,300 (+11.08%) Land $239,000 Building $335,300$574,300 (+11.08%) Land $239,000 Building $335,300
2025$6,166.00 (+7.16%)
2024$5,754.00 (-1.18%)$517,000 (-7.84%) Land $236,500 Building $280,500$517,000 (-7.84%) Land $236,500 Building $280,500
2023$5,823.00$561,000 Land $252,500 Building $308,500$561,000 Land $252,500 Building $308,500

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
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimNov 2024 · 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.

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 484 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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