15901 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 15901 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,356 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.347 acres (15,114 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$383,719 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$6,582 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`031924-7-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`031924-7-012`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,356 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,610 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1993
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Frame Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	15,114 sqft (0.347 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	728 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	1,212 sqft
Deck Area	526 sqft
Patio Area	526 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	15903 38TH AVE E
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98446-1416
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	MSF
Legal Description	SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 33 L 1 OF S P 2011-05-18-5009 EASE OF REC OUT OF 3-036 SEG 2012-0081MC 09/22/2011MC
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	19
Legal Section	24
Legal Subdivision	PIERCE COUNTY SHORT PLAT
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5003
Census Tract	71306

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	15901 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1416
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 25, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI NAVY FCU
Apr 5, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 5, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 5, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 23, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018278
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 25, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000676
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	15901 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1416
Document Number	2101290273
Instrument Date	Jan 25, 2021
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2021
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15901 38TH AVE E TACOMA WA 984461416, TACOMA, WA 98446-1416

Mortgage

Document Number	2101290273
Date	Jan 29, 2021
Instrument	202101290273

Lender

Name	NAVY FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	VIENNA, VA 22180

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 28, 2051

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Apr 5, 2018
Property Address	15901 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1416
Document Number	1804050278
Instrument Date	Apr 4, 2018
Instrument	201804050278
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 11, 2018
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,840.20
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15901 38TH AVE E TACOMA WA 984461416, TACOMA, WA 98446-1416

Mortgage

Document Number	1804050279
Date	Apr 5, 2018
Instrument	201804050279

Lender

Name	USAA
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 4, 2048

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	$6,582.00 (-8.85%)	$578,000 (-1.03%) Land $214,400 Building $363,600	$578,000 (-1.03%) Land $214,400 Building $363,600
2025	$7,221.00 (+7.07%)
2024	$6,744.00 (+6.89%)	$584,000 (+5.99%) Land $172,800 Building $411,200	$584,000 (+5.99%) Land $172,800 Building $411,200
2023	$6,309.00	$551,000 Land $174,700 Building $376,300	$551,000 Land $174,700 Building $376,300

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 X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
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	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.

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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