Pierce County property record for 12502 40th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,717 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.84 acres (36,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $139,949 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,494 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031912-3-030 |
| Primary APN | 031912-3-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,717 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,425 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,717 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 36,590 sqft (0.84 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 708 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 12502 40TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-3231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSEP |
| Legal Description | SECTION 12 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 33 : S 120 FT OF N 390 FT OF E 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF SW OF SW EXC E 30 FT FOR RD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 71305 |
12502 40th Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1997.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12502 40TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-3231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997455 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1320 / 3828 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12502 40th Ave E was $2,494 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 54.6% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Franklin Pierce School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $503,400 Land $217,300 Building $286,100 | $503,400 Land $217,300 Building $286,100 | |
| 2025 | $2,494.00 (-54.56%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,488.00 (-0.42%) | $478,600 (-4.47%) Land $202,600 Building $276,000 | $478,600 (-4.47%) Land $202,600 Building $276,000 |
| 2023 | $5,511.00 | $501,000 Land $222,300 Building $278,700 | $501,000 Land $222,300 Building $278,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12502 40th Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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 risk around 12502 40th Ave E 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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