15716 48th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 15716 48th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,255 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	1 acres (43,573 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$441,769 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill	$7,998 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2020 Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`401541-1-042`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`401541-1-042`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,255 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,440 sqft
Upper Floors Area	1,544 sqft
Basement Area	1,516 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1993
Architectural Style	Split Foyer
Exterior Material	Frame Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	43,573 sqft (1 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	1,008 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	261 sqft
Deck Area	585 sqft
Patio Area	585 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1,650 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	15716 48TH AVE E
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98446-3834
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MSF
Legal Description	SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 43 FRUITLAND GARDEN TRACTS # 4 N 132.115 FT OF FOLL DESC PROP BEG AT A PT ON S LI TR 160 300 FT E OF SW COR TH N PAR/W W LI SD TR 159 & 160 528.46 FT TH E PAR/W S LI SD TR 160 329.82 FT TO E LI SD TR & W MARGIN
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	19
Legal Section	24
Legal Subdivision	FRUITLAND GARDEN TRACTS # 4
Legal Tract	4
Legal Unit	4
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	71306

Owner

15716 48th Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2017.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	15716 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-3834
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 20, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BK
Feb 6, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI MORTGAGE CAP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017700
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 1, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000153
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	15716 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-3834
Document Number	2004270730
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 11, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	15716 48TH AVE E TACOMA WA 984463834, TACOMA, WA 98446-3834

Mortgage

Document Number	2004270730
Date	Apr 27, 2020
Instrument	202004270730

Lender

Name	UMPQUA BK
Type	Bank
Address	MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA 98043

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 26, 2050

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Feb 6, 2017
Property Address	15716 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-3834
Document Number	1702060700
Instrument Date	Feb 3, 2017
Instrument	201702060700
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 28, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$7,873.49
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	15716 48TH AVE E TACOMA WA 984463834, TACOMA, WA 98446-3834

Mortgage

Document Number	1702060701
Date	Feb 6, 2017
Instrument	201702060701

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE CAP
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	WEST LOS ANGELES, CA 90064

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 5, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 15716 48th Ave E was $7,998, up 1.9% from the year before.

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	$7,998.00 (+1.94%)	$699,700 Land $267,500 Building $432,200	$699,700 Land $267,500 Building $432,200
2025	$7,846.00 (+1.08%)
2024	$7,762.00 (-5.02%)	$668,600 (-7.04%) Land $233,500 Building $435,100	$668,600 (-7.04%) Land $233,500 Building $435,100
2023	$8,172.00	$719,200 Land $236,100 Building $483,100	$719,200 Land $236,100 Building $483,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 15716 48th Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1979.

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
Nearby Flood Claims	13 (1979–1997)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1997 · Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides,flooding
Claims by Event	High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding, Feb 1996 · 2 claims Severe Storms & Flooding, Nov 1990 · 2 claims

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

The area around 15716 48th 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 185 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.

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