Pierce County property record for 126 156th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $174,719 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,584 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 240600-0-120 |
| Primary APN | 240600-0-120 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,628 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,628 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,628 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,560 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 600 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 126 156TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98445-1116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCOR |
| Legal Description | SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 43 BELLE FIRS L 12 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLE FIRS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 71408 |
126 156th St E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 156TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015156 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 156th St E was $4,584, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Bethel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $417,700 Land $189,900 Building $227,800 | $417,700 Land $189,900 Building $227,800 | |
| 2025 | $4,584.00 (+3.95%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,410.00 (-1.87%) | $376,500 (-3.61%) Land $159,000 Building $217,500 | $376,500 (-3.61%) Land $159,000 Building $217,500 |
| 2023 | $4,494.00 | $390,600 Land $159,000 Building $231,600 | $390,600 Land $159,000 Building $231,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 156th St E 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.
The area around 126 156th St E 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | SPANAWAY WATER COMPANY private · serves 34,506 people · EPA ID WA5382850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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