16002 5th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 16002 5th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	0.278 acres (12,100 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$475,000 (Aug 2025)
Tax Bill	$5,122 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Sep 2022 Line of Credit + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`740200-0-330`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`740200-0-330`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,320 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,128 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,320 sqft
Basement Area	280 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,100 sqft (0.278 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	576 sqft
Patio Area	559 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16002 5TH AVE E
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98445-1074
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MSF
Legal Description	SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 11 SANDERS ESTATES THOSE POR OF L 32 & 33 OF SANDERS ESTATES, DESC AS BEG AT SW COR OF L 33 TH N 26 DEG 30 MIN 48 SEC W ALG THE WLY LI OF SD LOT 96.60 FT TH N 2 DEG 06 MIN 08 SEC E 95.19 FT TO NW COR OF SD LOT
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	19
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	SANDERS ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	32,33
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	71408

Owner

16002 5th Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.

Source: Pierce County records, as of September 14, 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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	16002 5TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1074
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 28, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Sep 6, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UMPQUA BANK
Oct 17, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UMPQUA BANK
Jun 28, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BANK
Jan 13, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 8, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 8, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2025372
Prior Transfer Date	May 17, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000576
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	May 28, 2026
Property Address	16002 5TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1074
Document Number	0000000222
Instrument Date	May 22, 2026
Instrument	2026222
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12243 SE 207TH PL, KENT, WA 98031-1629

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000222,
Date	May 28, 2026
Instrument	2026222

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.23%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	16002 5TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1074
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 16, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16002 5TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1074

Mortgage

Document Number	0009060351
Date	Sep 6, 2022
Instrument	202209060351

Lender

Name	UMPQUA BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SPOKANE, WA 99201

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	16002 5TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1074
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 8, 2022
Title Company	ATTORNEYS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0010170261
Date	Oct 17, 2017
Instrument	201710170261

Lender

Name	UMPQUA BANK
Type	Bank
Address	MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA 98043

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2047

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	16002 5TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1074
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 8, 2022
Title Company	ATTORNEYS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0006280848
Date	Jun 28, 2019
Instrument	201906280848

Lender

Name	UMPQUA BANK
Type	Bank
Address	PORTLAND, OR 97224

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	16002 5TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1074
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 8, 2022
Title Company	STEWART

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001130205
Date	Jan 13, 2020
Instrument	202001130205

Lender

Name	AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BELLEVUE, WA 98004

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16002 5th Ave E was $5,122, up 2.5% from the year before.

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		$468,600 (-0.97%) Land $205,100 Building $263,500	$468,600 (-0.97%) Land $205,100 Building $263,500
2025	$5,122.00 (+2.5%)	$473,200 (+9.89%) Land $205,100 Building $268,100	$473,200 (+9.89%) Land $205,100 Building $268,100
2024	$4,997.00 (-2.02%)	$430,600 (-3.65%) Land $176,800 Building $253,800	$430,600 (-3.65%) Land $176,800 Building $253,800
2023	$5,100.00	$446,900 Land $176,800 Building $270,100	$446,900 Land $176,800 Building $270,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16002 5th Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 16002 5th 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

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 276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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