16320 281st St E, Graham, WA 98338 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 16320 281st St E, Graham, WA 98338

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,186 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	5 acres (217,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$447,719 (Sep 2014)
Tax Bill	$10,813 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Transfer Feb 2020 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`051831-4-029`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`051831-4-029`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	12 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,186 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,634 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,080 sqft
Upper Floors Area	1,106 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Architectural Style	Bi-Level
Exterior Material	Frame Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	217,800 sqft (5 acres)
Terrain	Mountain
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	972 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	504 sqft
Deck Area	476 sqft
Patio Area	476 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	864 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16320 281ST ST E
City	GRAHAM
State	WA
Zip	98338-8755
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RSR
Legal Description	SECTION 31 TOWNSHIP 18 RANGE 05 QUARTER 41 : S 1/2 OF NW OF NE OF SE TOG/W AND SUBJ TO EASE PER AFN 89-06-06-0401 AKA L 10 UNREC L L 574 DATED 8/78 OUT OF 4-004 SEG A0190 HW HW
Legal Range	05
Legal Township	18
Legal Section	31
Legal Subdivision	LLD#574
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	GRAHAM-THRIFT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2054
Census Tract	73119

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	16320 281ST ST E, GRAHAM, WA 98338-8755
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 7, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 7, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 20, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
May 1, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 5, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 5, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 13, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2014212
Last Transfer Date	Oct 28, 2019
Transfer Doc	0000070329
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Feb 7, 2020
Property Address	16320 281ST ST E, GRAHAM, WA 98338-8755
Document Number	2002070329
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2019
Instrument	202002070329
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 27, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	16320 281ST ST E GRAHAM WA 983388755, GRAHAM, WA 98338-8755

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Feb 7, 2020
Property Address	16320 281ST ST E, GRAHAM, WA 98338-8755
Document Number	2002070346
Instrument Date	Oct 20, 2019
Instrument	202002070346
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 27, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	16320 281ST ST E GRAHAM WA 983388755, GRAHAM, WA 98338-8755

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Apr 20, 2017
Property Address	16320 281ST ST E, GRAHAM, WA 98338-8755
Document Number	1704200201
Instrument Date	Mar 29, 2017
Instrument	201704200201
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 5, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Estate
Address	16320 281ST ST E GRAHAM WA 983388755, GRAHAM, WA 98338-8755

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	May 1, 2017
Property Address	16320 281ST ST E, GRAHAM, WA 98338-8755
Document Number	1705010521
Instrument Date	Mar 29, 2017
Instrument	201705010521
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 9, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Estate
Address	16320 281ST ST E GRAHAM WA 983388755, GRAHAM, WA 98338-8755

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	$10,813.00 (-0.51%)	$972,500 (+3.13%) Land $336,700 Building $635,800	$972,500 (+3.13%) Land $336,700 Building $635,800
2025	$10,868.00 (+0.86%)
2024	$10,775.00 (+5.25%)	$943,000 (+3.17%) Land $349,900 Building $593,100	$943,000 (+3.17%) Land $349,900 Building $593,100
2023	$10,238.00	$914,000 Land $349,900 Building $564,100	$914,000 Land $349,900 Building $564,100

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	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1986–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 6
Most Recent Claim	Feb 2026 · other causes
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, And Flooding, Jan 2009 · 2 claims

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	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
CenturyLink DSL	80 / 10

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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