1209 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 1209 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$142,000 (Feb 2005)
Tax Bill$4,367 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Transfer
Nov 2019 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN916000-0-380

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN916000-0-380

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,520 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,350 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area170 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Width75 ft Width
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Slab
Porch Area378 sqft
Patio Area119 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area170 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1209 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 5 THRU 7 B 44
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionUNION PACIFIC
Legal Block44
Legal Lot Number5-7
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract63301

Owner

1209 E 70th St is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2023.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address16116 40TH ST E, SUMNER, WA 98391-9536
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 23, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Nov 15, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BOEING EMPS CU
Mar 7, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 9, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 9, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20051229
Last Transfer DateFeb 2, 2023
Transfer Doc0000000229
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateMar 23, 2023
Property Address1209 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2218
Document Number0003230229
Map ReferenceVOL 7 PG 1
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2023
Instrument202303230229
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16116 40TH ST E, SUMNER, WA 98391-9536

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1209 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2218
Document Number1911270930
Instrument DateNov 15, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address1209 E 70TH ST TACOMA WA 984042218, TACOMA, WA 98404-2218

Mortgage

Document Number1911270930
DateNov 27, 2019
Instrument201911270930
Lender
NameBOEING EMPS CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98124-9750
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueNov 26, 2044
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateMar 7, 2017
Property Address1209 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2218
Document Number0003070687
Map ReferenceVOL7 PG1
Instrument DateMar 6, 2017
Instrument201703070687
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2021
Title CompanyFATCO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16116 40TH ST E, SUMNER, WA 98391-9536

Mortgage

Document Number0003070688
DateMar 7, 2017
Instrument201703070688
Lender
NameHOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1209 E 70th St was $4,367, up 4.8% 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$401,400 (-1.23%) Land $186,600 Building $214,800$401,400 (-1.23%) Land $186,600 Building $214,800
2025$4,367.00 (+4.8%)$406,400 (+8.61%) Land $199,800 Building $206,600$406,400 (+8.61%) Land $199,800 Building $206,600
2024$4,167.00 (+2.53%)$374,200 (-4.35%) Land $184,700 Building $189,500$374,200 (-4.35%) Land $184,700 Building $189,500
2023$4,064.00$391,200 Land $183,800 Building $207,400$391,200 Land $183,800 Building $207,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1209 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 1209 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

Nearby Properties on E 70th St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number