Pierce County property record for 15404 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,858 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 1.51 acres (66,211 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $243,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,063 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 031923-4-129 |
| Primary APN | 031923-4-129 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,858 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,562 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,858 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 66,211 sqft |
| Terrain | Low |
| View / Lot | Creek/River |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 428 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 15404 38TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-1557 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 41 PARCEL B OF BLA 2008-05-19-5001 DESC AS THAT POR OF NE OF SE DESC AS FOLL COM AT SE COR OF SD SUBD TH N 03 DEG 47 MIN 03 SEC E 579 FT TO POB TH N 122 FT TH N 87 DEG 27 MIN 02 SEC W 230 FT TH S 17 FT TH N 87 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
15404 38th Ave E is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2019.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15404 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1557 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013457 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000989 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15404 38th Ave E was $6,063, up 3.5% 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 | $550,100 Land $269,000 Building $281,100 | $550,100 Land $269,000 Building $281,100 | |
| 2025 | $6,063.00 (+3.53%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,856.00 (-4.39%) | $506,900 (-6.18%) Land $223,600 Building $283,300 | $506,900 (-6.18%) Land $223,600 Building $283,300 |
| 2023 | $6,125.00 | $540,300 Land $226,100 Building $314,200 | $540,300 Land $226,100 Building $314,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15404 38th Ave E in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 15404 38th Ave E 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | 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 250 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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