1221 E 68th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 1221 E 68th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$228,719 (Apr 2016)
Tax Bill$4,431 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN416500-0-263

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN416500-0-263

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,464 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,728 sqft
1st Floor Area912 sqft
Upper Floors Area816 sqft
Basement Area912 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Exterior MaterialFrame/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,250 sqft (0.144 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area85 sqft
Deck Area136 sqft
Patio Area136 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1221 E 68TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-2213
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 27 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 21 GOLDEN ROD 1ST ADD L 6 & 7 B 8 SEG F-3923
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionGOLDEN ROD 1ST ADD
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number6,7
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract63302

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1221 E 68TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2213
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 1, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016252
Prior Transfer DateAug 28, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000000253
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1221 E 68TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2213
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 24, 2021
Title CompanyRAINIER TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003080334
DateMar 8, 2021
Instrument202103080334
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

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$4,431.00 (+4.65%)$403,600 (+11.4%) Land $173,100 Building $230,500$403,600 (+11.4%) Land $173,100 Building $230,500
2025$4,234.00 (+4.93%)
2024$4,035.00 (+1.69%)$362,300 (-5.13%) Land $171,400 Building $190,900$362,300 (-5.13%) Land $171,400 Building $190,900
2023$3,968.00$381,900 Land $168,100 Building $213,800$381,900 Land $168,100 Building $213,800

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

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

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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