Pierce County property record for 1509 E 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 3,116 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,665 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $810,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,208 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 210050-0-040 |
| Primary APN | 210050-0-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 20 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,116 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,558 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,558 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,665 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1509 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4L |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 13 ABACUS FIRST ADD L 4 EASE OF REC OUT OF 210001-004-0 SEG W-0019 HB ES |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ABACUS FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
1509 E 38th St, a quadplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1509 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 8, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage IMORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024214 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000679 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1509 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3749 |
| Document Number | 0002020214 |
| Map Reference | DOC 8303230285 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202402020214 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $13,473.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1509 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3749 |
| Document Number | 0002020215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202402020215 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1509 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3749 |
| Document Number | 1708080679 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201708080679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8015 S 130TH ST SEATTLE WA 981784943, SEATTLE, WA 98178-4943 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1509 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3749 |
| Document Number | 1701120740 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201701120740 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,591.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 5220 NE 2ND ST RENTON WA 980595076, RENTON, WA 98059-5076 |
| Document Number | 1701120741, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201701120741 |
| Name | IMORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 11, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1509 E 38th St was $8,208, up 2.9% 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 | $774,200 Land $174,400 Building $599,800 | $774,200 Land $174,400 Building $599,800 | |
| 2025 | $8,208.00 (+2.92%) | ||
| 2024 | $7,975.00 (+10.75%) | $717,000 (+3.31%) Land $172,600 Building $544,400 | $717,000 (+3.31%) Land $172,600 Building $544,400 |
| 2023 | $7,201.00 | $694,000 Land $184,200 Building $509,800 | $694,000 Land $184,200 Building $509,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1509 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 1509 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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