Pierce County property record for 15911 48th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,085 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.06 acres (46,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $6,391 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 401541-2-583 |
| Primary APN | 401541-2-583 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,085 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,589 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 713 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 713 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 46,200 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 108 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Patio Area | 198 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 713 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 15911 48TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-3837 |
| 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 N 205 FT OF S 410 FT TR 176 EASE OF RECORD SEG G 4498 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRUITLAND GARDEN TRACTS # 4 |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 176 |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
15911 48th Ave E is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2007.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 44214, TACOMA, WA 98448-0214 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007283 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15911 48th Ave E was $6,391, up 2.5% 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 | $570,700 Land $273,000 Building $297,700 | $570,700 Land $273,000 Building $297,700 | |
| 2025 | $6,391.00 (+2.52%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,234.00 (-3.39%) | $534,500 (-6.47%) Land $237,400 Building $297,100 | $534,500 (-6.47%) Land $237,400 Building $297,100 |
| 2023 | $6,453.00 | $571,500 Land $240,100 Building $331,400 | $571,500 Land $240,100 Building $331,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15911 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 15911 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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