Pierce County property record for 15726 48th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.985 acres (42,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $263,878 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,527 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 401541-1-043 |
| Primary APN | 401541-1-043 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,996 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,516 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 42,900 sqft (0.985 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Patio Area | 308 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 15726 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: FRUITLAND GARDEN TRACTS # 4 S 132.115 FT OF N 264.230 FT OF POR TRS 159 & 160 DESC AS FOLL BEG AT A PT ON S LI TR 160 A DIST OF 300 FT E OF SW COR SD TR TH N PAR/W W LI SD TR 160 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRUITLAND GARDEN TRACTS # 4 |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
15726 48th Ave E is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2011.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15812 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5900 |
| 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 | Mar 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20114 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15726 48th Ave E was $6,527, up 9.5% 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 | $595,900 Land $266,700 Building $329,200 | $595,900 Land $266,700 Building $329,200 | |
| 2025 | $6,527.00 (+9.51%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,960.00 (-4.26%) | $511,800 (-6.2%) Land $232,500 Building $279,300 | $511,800 (-6.2%) Land $232,500 Building $279,300 |
| 2023 | $6,225.00 | $545,600 Land $235,100 Building $310,500 | $545,600 Land $235,100 Building $310,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15726 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 |
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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 15726 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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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