Pierce County property record for 16502 44th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,074 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $184,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,223 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500237-0-050 |
| Primary APN | 500237-0-050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,074 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,507 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Basement Area | 856 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,394 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 433 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 16502 44TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-5916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MSF |
| Legal Description | SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 24 EL MIRAGE: EL MIRAGE SE OF NW 25-19-03E L 5 TOG/W 1/24TH UNDIV INT IN TR A & B TOG/W PRI RD APPROX 6,394 SQ FT EASE OF REC OUT OF 2-053 SEG L0199 9/3/99M |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL MIRAGE |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
16502 44th Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2003.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16502 44TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003743 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000770 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16502 44th Ave E was $5,223, up 3.2% 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 | $5,223.00 (+3.24%) | $452,800 Land $169,300 Building $283,500 | $452,800 Land $169,300 Building $283,500 |
| 2025 | $5,059.00 (+1.32%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,993.00 (-4.99%) | $425,200 (-7.06%) Land $143,700 Building $281,500 | $425,200 (-7.06%) Land $143,700 Building $281,500 |
| 2023 | $5,255.00 | $457,500 Land $145,300 Building $312,200 | $457,500 Land $145,300 Building $312,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16502 44th 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 risk around 16502 44th Ave E is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 74 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.
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