Pierce County property record for 1355 E 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,266 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $339,950 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,909 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 567040-0-123 |
| Primary APN | 567040-0-123 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,954 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 667 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 689 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,266 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 115 sqft |
| Deck Area | 115 sqft |
| Patio Area | 115 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1355 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4L |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 24 MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD PARCEL C OF DBLR 88-11-07-0154 DESC AS E 51 FT OF W 123 FT OF L 15 TO 20 B 8 & 9 TOG/W VAC ALLEY ALSO TOG/W EASE OUT OF 012-0 SEG M-0520CL 03/20/01 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
1355 E 38th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1355 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jul 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020150918 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 29, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000340 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1355 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3709 |
| Document Number | 0007150918 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202007150918 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,439.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1355 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3709 |
| Document Number | 0007150919 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202007150919 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 1355 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3709 |
| Document Number | 1707310565 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1355 E 38TH ST TACOMA WA 984043709, TACOMA, WA 98404-3709 |
| Document Number | 1707310565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201707310565 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOMFIELD, CO 80021 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 1355 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3709 |
| Document Number | 1707310564 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1355 E 38TH ST TACOMA WA 984043709, TACOMA, WA 98404-3709 |
| Document Number | 1707310564 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201707310564 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | TULSA, OK 74137 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1355 E 38th St was $4,909, up 3% 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 | $4,909.00 (+3%) | $452,900 Land $173,200 Building $279,700 | $452,900 Land $173,200 Building $279,700 |
| 2025 | $4,766.00 (+6.91%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,458.00 (+0.93%) | $400,400 (-5.85%) Land $171,400 Building $229,000 | $400,400 (-5.85%) Land $171,400 Building $229,000 |
| 2023 | $4,417.00 | $425,300 Land $171,800 Building $253,500 | $425,300 Land $171,800 Building $253,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1355 E 38th 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.
The area around 1355 E 38th St 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 | 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 484 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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