Pierce County property record for 15812 48th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.75 ba · 2,901 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.985 acres (42,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,781 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 401541-1-046 |
| Primary APN | 401541-1-046 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,901 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,053 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,003 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| 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 | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 557 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 15816 48TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-5900 |
| 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 POR TR 160 DESC AS FOLL BEG AT A PT ON S LI TR 160 300 FT E OF SW COR TH N PAR/W W LI 528.46 FT TH E 329.82 FT TO E LI SD TR TH S ALG E LI 528.46 FT T |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRUITLAND GARDEN TRACTS # 4 |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 160 |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
15812 48th Ave E is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15812 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5900 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20041036 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15812 48th Ave E was $9,781, up 2.3% 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 | $9,781.00 (+2.27%) | $862,400 Land $266,700 Building $595,700 | $862,400 Land $266,700 Building $595,700 |
| 2025 | $9,564.00 (+41.08%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,779.00 (-4.66%) | $583,400 (-6.63%) Land $232,500 Building $350,900 | $583,400 (-6.63%) Land $232,500 Building $350,900 |
| 2023 | $7,110.00 | $624,800 Land $235,100 Building $389,700 | $624,800 Land $235,100 Building $389,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15812 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 15812 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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