1422 E 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 1422 E 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 2,078 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.158 acres (6,885 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$272,000 (Jan 2019)
Tax Bill$4,187 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN032015-5-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032015-5-008

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,078 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,178 sqft
1st Floor Area729 sqft
Upper Floors Area520 sqft
Basement Area829 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialFrame Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,885 sqft (0.158 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area100 sqft
Deck Area100 sqft
Patio Area100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1422 E 38TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-3710
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 13 : L 1 OF S P 79-47 EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 1-106 SEG L-2365 NC JS (DCWJEMS5-11-82)
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section15
Legal SubdivisionSP#79-47
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2025
Census Tract62000

Owner

1422 E 38th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2019.

Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1422 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3710
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 30, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Jan 31, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 31, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 31, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 31, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2019121
Prior Transfer DateDec 11, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000000331
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1422 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3710
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2022
Title CompanyCW TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0012300263
DateDec 30, 2021
Instrument202112300263
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateJan 31, 2019
Property Address1422 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3710
Document Number1901310121
Instrument DateJan 9, 2019
Instrument201901310121
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 8, 2019
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/WA LLC, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO/WA LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,846.60
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1422 E 38TH ST TACOMA WA 984043710, TACOMA, WA 98404-3710

Mortgage

Document Number1901310122
DateJan 31, 2019
Instrument201901310122
Lender
NameCALIBER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 30, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1422 E 38th St was $4,187, up 0.6% from the year before.

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,187.00 (+0.65%)$381,500 Land $171,300 Building $210,200$381,500 Land $171,300 Building $210,200
2025$4,160.00 (+6.83%)
2024$3,894.00 (+1.99%)$349,600 (-4.84%) Land $169,500 Building $180,100$349,600 (-4.84%) Land $169,500 Building $180,100
2023$3,818.00$367,400 Land $169,500 Building $197,900$367,400 Land $169,500 Building $197,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1422 E 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1422 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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