Pierce County property record for 1734 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,896 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,516 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500364-1-650 |
| Primary APN | 500364-1-650 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,004 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,896 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1734 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-4603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 42 PLAT SALISHAN DIV I LOT 20 BLOCK 13 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 | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 940006 |
1734 E 40th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1734 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GOLDWATER BANK NA |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1734 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4603 |
| Document Number | 0007090630 |
| Map Reference | DOC 200606025006 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202107090630 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,432.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1734 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4603 |
| Document Number | 0007090631 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202107090631 |
| Name | GOLDWATER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1734 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4603 |
| Document Number | 1706270549 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706270549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,965.00 |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1734 E 40TH ST TACOMA WA 984044603, TACOMA, WA 98404-4603 |
| Document Number | 1706270550 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706270550 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 26, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1734 E 40th St was $4,516, up 0.5% 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 | $4,516.00 (+0.51%) | $438,300 Land $147,600 Building $290,700 | $438,300 Land $147,600 Building $290,700 |
| 2025 | $4,493.00 (+3.36%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,347.00 (+3.16%) | $390,400 (-3.77%) Land $139,800 Building $250,600 | $390,400 (-3.77%) Land $139,800 Building $250,600 |
| 2023 | $4,214.00 | $405,700 Land $137,500 Building $268,200 | $405,700 Land $137,500 Building $268,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1734 E 40th 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 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 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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