Pierce County property record for 17602 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.821 acres (35,779 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $417 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031935-1-037 |
| Primary APN | 031935-1-037 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,026 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,764 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 35,779 sqft (0.821 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Wood Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 17602 38TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-1246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 11 COMB FOR TAX PURPOSES ONLY E 1/2 OF FOLL N 2 AC OF LOT 1 TOG W/ S 35 FT OF N 211 FT OF E 200 FT OF GOVT LOT 1 EXC KNOBLE CO RD ON E & N 30 FT FOR 176TH ST E ALSO EXC THAT POR CYD TO P CO PER ETN 1126054, 400 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 71412 |
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17602 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000776 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $354,100 (-0.7%) Land $210,200 Building $143,900 | $354,100 (-0.7%) Land $210,200 Building $143,900 | |
| 2025 | $417.00 (+4.25%) | ||
| 2024 | $400.00 (+4.44%) Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $356,600 (-1.11%) Land $222,700 Building $133,900 | $356,600 (-1.11%) Land $222,700 Building $133,900 |
| 2023 | $383.00 Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $360,600 Land $211,800 Building $148,800 | $360,600 Land $211,800 Building $148,800 |
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
| 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.
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 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Lightcurve.
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