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12121 40th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 12121 40th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size1.18 acres (51,408 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$6,533 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN031912-3-077

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN031912-3-077

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,950 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,550 sqft
1st Floor Area1,950 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area51,408 sqft
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area600 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Slab
Porch Area371 sqft
Patio Area730 sqft
Storage BuildingStorage Building

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address12121 40TH AVE E
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98446-3209
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRSEP
Legal DescriptionSECTION 12 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 32 : S 1/2 OF S 1/2 OF S 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF NW OF SW EXC THAT POR LY W OF E LI 40TH AVE E (PENNSYLVANIA AVE) OUT OF 3-071 SEG R-0829 SG EMS
Legal Range03
Legal Township19
Legal Section12
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract71305

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12121 40TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-3209
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 7, 2017
Transfer Doc0000000096
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateFeb 24, 2017
Property Address12121 40TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-3209
Document Number1702240096
Instrument DateFeb 7, 2017
Instrument201702240096
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 10, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1302 N 6TH ST #2 TACOMA WA 984031305, 2, TACOMA, WA 98403-1305

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
Unified School DistrictFranklin Pierce School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$559,100 (+5.57%) Land $211,600 Building $347,500$559,100 (+5.57%) Land $211,600 Building $347,500
2025$6,533.00 (+8.36%)
2024$6,029.00 (-0.15%)$529,600 (-4.13%) Land $200,100 Building $329,500$529,600 (-4.13%) Land $200,100 Building $329,500
2023$6,038.00$552,400 Land $219,500 Building $332,900$552,400 Land $219,500 Building $332,900

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1996)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1996 · High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding

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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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