Pierce County property record for 15802 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 3.98 acres (173,369 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,608 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 031923-4-012 |
| Primary APN | 031923-4-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,556 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 173,369 sqft |
| Lot Width | 198 ft Width |
| Terrain | Low |
| View / Lot | Creek/River |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 15802 38TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-1415 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 : N 198 FT OF S 792 FT LY E OF C/L OF CLOVER CREEK IN SE 1/4 OF SEC EXC RD |
| 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 |
15802 38th Ave E, vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2018.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3711 159TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1428 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000437 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15802 38th Ave E was $3,608, up 17.8% 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 | $358,100 Land $358,100 | $358,100 Land $358,100 | |
| 2025 | $3,608.00 (+17.83%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,062.00 (-0.68%) | $276,700 (-1.07%) Land $276,700 | $276,700 (-1.07%) Land $276,700 |
| 2023 | $3,083.00 | $279,700 Land $279,700 | $279,700 Land $279,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15802 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 15802 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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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