Pierce County property record for 1246 E 45th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,157 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.81 acres (35,283 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,950 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,382 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032015-3-168 |
| Primary APN | 032015-3-168 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,157 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,745 sqft |
| Basement Area | 588 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 35,283 sqft (0.81 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1246 E 45TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-2927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 34 BEG 361.4 FT S 30 DEG E OF NW COR OF LOT 4 INSIDE PUY INDIAN RESERV TO POB TH E 202 FT TH S 348.83 FT M/L TH W TO RESERV LI TH N 30 DEG W 378.81 FT TO POB SUB TO R/W & EASE OF REC APPROVED COMB BY CY OF TAC |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
1246 E 45th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2009.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1246 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20081098 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 19, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000872 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1246 E 45th St was $5,382, down 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Tacoma City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,382.00 (-1.64%) | $491,900 Land $215,500 Building $276,400 | $491,900 Land $215,500 Building $276,400 |
| 2025 | $5,472.00 (+7.13%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,108.00 (-1.45%) | $458,900 (-8.07%) Land $213,200 Building $245,700 | $458,900 (-8.07%) Land $213,200 Building $245,700 |
| 2023 | $5,183.00 | $499,200 Land $227,700 Building $271,500 | $499,200 Land $227,700 Building $271,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1246 E 45th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1246 E 45th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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