Pierce County property record for 16602 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,892 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (56,025 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,849 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031925-2-020 |
| Primary APN | 031925-2-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,892 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 660 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 56,025 sqft (1.28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 16602 38TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-1463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 : E 150 FT OF W 300 FT AS MEAS PERPENDICULAR TO W LI OF FOLL THAT POR OF GOVT LOT 4 IN SEC 25 LY S & W OF GREILER RD EXC THAT POR LY S OF C/L OF CLOVER CREEK & EXC THE N 228 FT AS MEAS ALG THE E LI OF ABOVE |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16602 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1463 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20121614 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 16602 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1463 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | PUGET SOUND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010180322 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202310180322 |
| Name | TELCO COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SILVERDALE, WA 98383 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 26, 2033 |
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 | $5,849.00 (+2.13%) | $519,400 (+6.63%) Land $286,000 Building $233,400 | $519,400 (+6.63%) Land $286,000 Building $233,400 |
| 2025 | $5,727.00 (+1.78%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,627.00 (-3.17%) | $487,100 (-4.84%) Land $250,800 Building $236,300 | $487,100 (-4.84%) Land $250,800 Building $236,300 |
| 2023 | $5,811.00 | $511,900 Land $249,800 Building $262,100 | $511,900 Land $249,800 Building $262,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.1% 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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