15710 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 15710 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 3,005 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	2.96 acres (128,938 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$710,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$8,797 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`031923-8-015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`031923-8-015`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,005 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,525 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,805 sqft
Basement Area	320 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Exterior Material	Frame Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	128,938 sqft (2.96 acres)
View / Lot	Creek/River
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	824 sqft
Deck Area	1,680 sqft
Patio Area	1,380 sqft
Storage Building	1,200 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	15710 38TH AVE E
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98446-1413
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RR
Legal Description	SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 : L 3 OF S P 88-06-06-0174 TOG/W EASE & RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD (UNSURVEYED WETLAND & BUFFER AREA REC UND 92-07-06-0401 GR 9-15-92) OUT OF 4-105 SEG Z-0362 PP RJ
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5001
Census Tract	71306

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	15710 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1413
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 30, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC
Sep 24, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE ONE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20211136
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 1, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000240146
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2021
Property Address	15710 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1413
Document Number	0004301136
Map Reference	DOC 8806060174
Instrument Date	Apr 9, 2021
Instrument	202104301136
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$11,738.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15710 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1413

Mortgage

Document Number	0004301137
Date	Apr 30, 2021
Instrument	202104301137

Lender

Name	PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Sep 24, 2020
Property Address	15710 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1413
Document Number	0009240146
Instrument Date	Sep 1, 2020
Instrument	202009240146
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$800.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15710 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1413

Mortgage

Document Number	0009240147
Date	Sep 24, 2020
Instrument	202009240147

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE ONE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Pierce County
Unified School District	Bethel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,797.00 (+6.12%)	$789,700 (+13.59%) Land $323,200 Building $466,500	$789,700 (+13.59%) Land $323,200 Building $466,500
2025	$8,290.00 (+3.99%)
2024	$7,972.00 (+4.63%)	$695,200 (+3.47%) Land $254,300 Building $440,900	$695,200 (+3.47%) Land $254,300 Building $440,900
2023	$7,619.00	$671,900 Land $257,100 Building $414,800	$671,900 Land $257,100 Building $414,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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