Pierce County property record for 15602 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,785 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 1.57 acres (68,389 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $8,599 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 031923-8-013 |
| Primary APN | 031923-8-013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,785 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,455 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 68,389 sqft (1.57 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| View / Lot | Creek/River |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 670 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,896 sqft |
| Deck Area | 712 sqft |
| Patio Area | 712 sqft |
| Storage Building | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 15602 38TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-1411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 : L 1 S P 88-06-06-0174 TOG/W EASE & RESTRICTIONS OF REC OUT OF 4-105 SEG Z-0362 PP RJ |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
15602 38th Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1995.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15602 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995552 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1149 / 1074 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15602 38th Ave E was $8,599, up 2% 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 | $8,599.00 (+1.99%) | $778,200 Land $259,500 Building $518,700 | $778,200 Land $259,500 Building $518,700 |
| 2025 | $8,431.00 (+0.78%) | ||
| 2024 | $8,366.00 (-5.93%) | $739,300 (-7.49%) Land $212,400 Building $526,900 | $739,300 (-7.49%) Land $212,400 Building $526,900 |
| 2023 | $8,893.00 | $799,200 Land $214,700 Building $584,500 | $799,200 Land $214,700 Building $584,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15602 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 15602 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 | 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 | 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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