Pierce County property record for 1517 E 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,135 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032015-5-006 |
| Primary APN | 032015-5-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,950 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,950 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Patio Area | 536 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1517 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4L |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 13 : L 3 OF S P 78-219 EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 1-025 SEG L-1983 NC ES (DCWJEMS5-10-82) |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SP#78-219 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
1517 E 38th St, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4551 135TH AVE SE, BELLEVUE, WA 98006-3003 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201053 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000312 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1517 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3765 |
| Document Number | 0012181053 |
| Map Reference | VOL 24 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202012181053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,680.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0012181054 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202012181054 |
| Name | ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1517 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3765 |
| Document Number | 1708280481 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201708280481 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,790.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2217 M ST NE #A AUBURN WA 980022941, A, AUBURN, WA 98002-2941 |
| Document Number | 1708280482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201708280482 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 27, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1517 E 38th St was $6,135, up 1.7% 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 | $544,100 Land $183,300 Building $360,800 | $544,100 Land $183,300 Building $360,800 | |
| 2025 | $6,135.00 (+1.74%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,030.00 (+9.42%) | $541,900 (+2.07%) Land $181,400 Building $360,500 | $541,900 (+2.07%) Land $181,400 Building $360,500 |
| 2023 | $5,511.00 | $530,900 Land $183,800 Building $347,100 | $530,900 Land $183,800 Building $347,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1517 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 1517 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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