Pierce County property record for 1440 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,354 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,503 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,563 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032015-4-058 |
| Primary APN | 032015-4-058 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,354 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,944 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,354 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,503 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Width | 90 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1440 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4L |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 42 : COM AT A PT ON W LI PORTLAND AVE 142.03 FT S OF ITS INTER WITH S LI E 40TH ST TH W PAR/W S LI OF N 1/2 OF NW OF NW OF SE 150 FT TO POB TH CONT W PAR/W S LI SD SUBD 90 FT TH N PAR/W W LI PORTLAND AVE 147.29 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
1440 E 40th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1440 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 29, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SEATTLE PACIFIC MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023155 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000736 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1440 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3720 |
| Document Number | 0008230155 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202308230155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1440 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3720 |
| Document Number | 0008230156 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202308230156 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1440 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3720 |
| Document Number | 0005290667 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201805290667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,429.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1440 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3720 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0005290668 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201805290668 |
| Name | SEATTLE PACIFIC MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1440 E 40th St was $5,563, 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 | $530,100 Land $196,600 Building $333,500 | $530,100 Land $196,600 Building $333,500 | |
| 2025 | $5,563.00 (+7.04%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,197.00 (-1.22%) | $466,900 (-7.85%) Land $194,600 Building $272,300 | $466,900 (-7.85%) Land $194,600 Building $272,300 |
| 2023 | $5,261.00 | $506,700 Land $199,900 Building $306,800 | $506,700 Land $199,900 Building $306,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1440 E 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1440 E 40th 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 | None beyond 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 496 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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