1202 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 1202 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,509 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.276 acres (12,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$158,219 (Mar 2015)
Tax Bill$525 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Line of Credit
Dec 2025 Line of Credit
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN916000-0-402

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN916000-0-402

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,509 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,509 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,000 sqft (0.276 acres)
Lot Width100 ft Width
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area952 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchWood Porch
Porch Area952 sqft
Deck Area252 sqft
Patio Area252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1202 E 70TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-2217
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 27 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 24 UNION PACIFIC W 100 FT OF FOLL DESC TR COM AT NW COR OF BLK A RUNNING TH E ON S LI OF E 70TH ST E 175 FT TH S PAR/W E LI E L ST 120 FT TH W 175 FT TH N ALG E LI E L ST 120 FT TO POB INC VAC NP R/W OUT OF 040
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionUNION PACIFIC
Legal BlockA
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract63301

Owner

1202 E 70th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2015.

Source: Pierce County records, as of October 5, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1202 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 28, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CAPITAL LENDING
Dec 29, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Mar 23, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC
Jul 2, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
Jun 12, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
UNIVERSAL MTG & FIN
Jul 25, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
ACCELERATE MTG
Jul 14, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FEDERAL SVGS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 31, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 31, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 27, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20151661
Prior Transfer DateApr 2, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000000625
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateSep 28, 2026
Property Address1202 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217
Document Number0000000004
Instrument DateSep 20, 2026
Instrument20269284
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1202 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217

Mortgage

Document Number0000000004,
DateSep 28, 2026
Instrument20269284
Lender
NameCAPITAL LENDING
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 15, 2056
Interest
Max Rate-1%

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1202 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0012290034
DateDec 29, 2025
Instrument202512290034
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1202 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023
Title CompanyWFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003230761
DateMar 23, 2021
Instrument202103230761
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1202 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2022
Title CompanyNETCO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007020320
DateJul 2, 2020
Instrument202007020320
Lender
NameVILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHENDERSON, NV 89052
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueJul 1, 2045

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1202 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217
Document Number1906240173
Instrument DateJun 12, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 2, 2019
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address1202 E 70TH ST TACOMA WA 984042217, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217

Mortgage

Document Number1906240173
DateJun 24, 2019
Instrument201906240173
Lender
NameUNIVERSAL MTG & FIN
TypeMortgage Company
AddressEDGEWATER, MD 21037
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueJun 23, 2044

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1202 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217
Document Number1807300706
Instrument DateJul 25, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1202 E 70TH ST TACOMA WA 984042217, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217

Mortgage

Document Number1807300706
DateJul 30, 2018
Instrument201807300706
Lender
NameACCELERATE MTG
Address750 PRIDES XING # 303, NEWARK, DE 19713-6105
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 29, 2048

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1202 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217
Document Number1707210509
Instrument DateJul 14, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 31, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1202 E 70TH ST TACOMA WA 984042217, TACOMA, WA 98404-2217

Mortgage

Document Number1707210509
DateJul 21, 2017
Instrument201707210509
Lender
NameFEDERAL SVGS BK
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60607
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 20, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1202 E 70th St was $525 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 0.9% 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$522,800 Land $197,900 Building $324,900$522,800 Land $197,900 Building $324,900
2025$525.00 (-0.94%)
2024$530.00 (+5.79%) Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$470,500 (-5.99%) Land $195,900 Building $274,600$470,500 (-5.99%) Land $195,900 Building $274,600
2023$501.00 Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$500,500 Land $197,300 Building $303,200$500,500 Land $197,300 Building $303,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1202 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 1202 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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