1720 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 1720 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,024 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.074 acres (3,203 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$145,500 (Dec 2012)
Tax Bill$5,073 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN500364-1-610

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN500364-1-610

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,024 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,444 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2008
Architectural StyleBi-Level
Exterior MaterialFrame/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,203 sqft (0.074 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1720 E 40TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-4603
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal DescriptionSECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 42 PLAT SALISHAN DIV I LOT 16 BLOCK 13 EASE OF REC OUT OF 6950000022 THRU 6950000134 SEG 2006-1194 LW06/07/06LW
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section15
Legal SubdivisionSALISHAN DIV I
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract940006

Owner

1720 E 40th St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2021.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1721 E 41ST ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4606
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 25, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
EVERETT FINANCIAL INC
Jun 22, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 28, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 23, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2012794
Last Transfer DateMay 10, 2021
Transfer Doc0000000681
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1720 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4603
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010250658
DateOct 25, 2021
Instrument202110250658
Lender
NameEVERETT FINANCIAL INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDALLAS, TX 75254
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueNov 1, 2036

June 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateJun 22, 2021
Property Address1720 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4603
Document Number0006220681
Map ReferenceDOC 200606025006
Instrument DateMay 10, 2021
Instrument202106220681
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 2, 2021
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1720 E 40TH ST # F, F, TACOMA, WA 98404-4603

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1720 E 40th St was $5,073, up 0.4% from the year before.

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,073.00 (+0.4%)$494,100 Land $148,800 Building $345,300$494,100 Land $148,800 Building $345,300
2025$5,053.00 (+3.52%)
2024$4,881.00 (+2.48%)$438,400 (-4.43%) Land $141,000 Building $297,400$438,400 (-4.43%) Land $141,000 Building $297,400
2023$4,763.00$458,700 Land $140,900 Building $317,800$458,700 Land $140,900 Building $317,800

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1720 E 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1720 E 40th St 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
140 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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