Pierce County property record for 15309 16th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,691 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,372 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $31,786 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,052 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 584400-0-531 |
| Primary APN | 584400-0-531 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,691 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,967 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 690 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,002 sqft |
| Basement Area | 690 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,372 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 15309 16TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98445-2405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MSF |
| Legal Description | SECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 42 MIE VALLEY DIV 1: MIE VALLEY DIV 1 L 53 & A POR TR F SHOWN AS TR 53F RECORDED SURVEY MAP RECORDED UNDER AFN 82-06-02-0297 NW OF SE 22-19-03E APPROX 10,372 SQ FT OUT OF 053-0 584402-058-0 SEG S-0901 DL ES |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIE VALLEY DIV 1 |
| Legal Tract | F,53F |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 71506 |
15309 16th Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1996.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15309 16TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98445-2405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996549 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1242 / 2392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15309 16th Ave E was $5,052, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Bethel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,052.00 (+2.93%) | $443,400 Land $198,600 Building $244,800 | $443,400 Land $198,600 Building $244,800 |
| 2025 | $4,908.00 (+3.3%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,751.00 (-1.9%) | $406,200 (-3.63%) Land $169,200 Building $237,000 | $406,200 (-3.63%) Land $169,200 Building $237,000 |
| 2023 | $4,843.00 | $421,500 Land $169,200 Building $252,300 | $421,500 Land $169,200 Building $252,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15309 16th Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 15309 16th Ave E has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | SPANAWAY WATER COMPANY private · serves 34,506 people · EPA ID WA5382850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 408 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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