Pierce County property record for 12921 40th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.909 acres (39,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $629,719 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,058 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031913-2-079 |
| Primary APN | 031913-2-079 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,735 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,287 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,735 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 39,600 sqft (0.909 acres) |
| Lot Width | 120 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Patio Area | 221 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 12921 40TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-1903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSEP |
| Legal Description | SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 22 : S 120 FT OF W 330 FT OF NE OF NW OF NW TOG/W EASE SEG G 0162 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
12921 40th Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12921 40TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022177 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 12921 40TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1903 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007060178 |
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| Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202207060178 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12921 40TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1903 |
| Document Number | 0011120496 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202011120496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15209 95TH AVENUE CT E, PUYALLUP, WA 98375-6700 |
| Document Number | 0011120497 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202011120497 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12921 40th Ave E was $6,058, up 8% 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 | $529,900 Land $205,800 Building $324,100 | $529,900 Land $205,800 Building $324,100 | |
| 2025 | $6,058.00 (+8.04%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,607.00 (+2.19%) | $491,000 (-1.7%) Land $186,300 Building $304,700 | $491,000 (-1.7%) Land $186,300 Building $304,700 |
| 2023 | $5,487.00 | $499,500 Land $204,400 Building $295,100 | $499,500 Land $204,400 Building $295,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12921 40th Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 12921 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 74 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 |
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