Pierce County property record for 1734 E 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,948 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,765 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,963 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500364-0-580 |
| Primary APN | 500364-0-580 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,948 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1734 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-4720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 PLAT SALISHAN DIV I LOT 11 BLOCK 6 EASE OF REC OUT OF 6950000022 THRU 6950000134 SEG 2006-1194 LW06/07/06LW |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SALISHAN DIV I |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 940006 |
1734 E 38th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2006.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1734 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Oct 30, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20061133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 1734 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4720 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000863 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202102260863 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 1734 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4720 |
| Document Number | 1911190486 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1734 E 38TH ST TACOMA WA 984044720, TACOMA, WA 98404-4720 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1734 E 38th St was $4,963, up 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Tacoma City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,963.00 (+0.42%) | $482,800 Land $151,500 Building $331,300 | $482,800 Land $151,500 Building $331,300 |
| 2025 | $4,942.00 (+3.5%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,775.00 (+3.76%) | $428,900 (-3.2%) Land $143,500 Building $285,400 | $428,900 (-3.2%) Land $143,500 Building $285,400 |
| 2023 | $4,602.00 | $443,100 Land $148,300 Building $294,800 | $443,100 Land $148,300 Building $294,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1734 E 38th St 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 1734 E 38th 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 Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 | CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 496 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 |
| 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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