Pierce County property record for 16618 42nd St E, Lake Tapps, WA 98391
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.935 acres (40,735 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $644 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 052017-7-077 |
| Primary APN | 052017-7-077 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,408 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 40,735 sqft (0.935 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Deck Area | 650 sqft |
| Patio Area | 606 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 16618 42ND ST E |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE TAPPS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98391-9123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MSF |
| Legal Description | SECTION 17 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 05 QUARTER 32 : LOT 2 OF SH PLAT 78-318 EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 3-015 SEG L-1697 TN ES (DCWJES11-10-82) |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 70313 |
16618 42nd St E is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16618 42ND ST E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-9123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16618 42nd St E was $644 with a senior citizen's exemption, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Sumner School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $644,700 Land $341,600 Building $303,100 | $644,700 Land $341,600 Building $303,100 | |
| 2025 | $644.00 (+6.98%) | ||
| 2024 | $602.00 (-42.78%) Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $580,900 (-3.26%) Land $299,800 Building $281,100 | $580,900 (-3.26%) Land $299,800 Building $281,100 |
| 2023 | $1,052.00 Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $600,500 Land $293,700 Building $306,800 | $600,500 Land $293,700 Building $306,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16618 42nd St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 16618 42nd St 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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 | BONNEY LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT CITY serves 43,371 people · EPA ID WA5307650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2021 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 135 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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