Pierce County property record for 1402 E 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,855 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,544 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 567040-0-852 |
| Primary APN | 567040-0-852 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,855 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1402 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 24 MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD L 1, 2 & 3 B 20 PER ETN 874845 OUT OF 085-1 SEG G0778 BL 03-29-95BL |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
1402 E 38th St 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 | 1402 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202226 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1402 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3710 |
| Document Number | 0007250026 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202207250026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/WA LLC, WFG NATL TTL CO OF WA LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,840.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1402 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3710 |
| Document Number | 0007250027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202207250027 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1402 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3710 |
| Document Number | 1912130322 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201912130322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1402 E 38TH ST TACOMA WA 984043710, TACOMA, WA 98404-3710 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1402 E 38th St was $3,544, up 7% 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 | $324,400 Land $165,700 Building $158,700 | $324,400 Land $165,700 Building $158,700 | |
| 2025 | $3,544.00 (+7%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,312.00 (+2.63%) | $297,200 (-4.25%) Land $163,900 Building $133,300 | $297,200 (-4.25%) Land $163,900 Building $133,300 |
| 2023 | $3,227.00 | $310,400 Land $162,900 Building $147,500 | $310,400 Land $162,900 Building $147,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1402 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.
Wildfire risk around 1402 E 38th 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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 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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