178 134th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 178 134th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 1991
Lot Size0.261 acres (11,375 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$5,572 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Line of Credit
Nov 2021 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN269500-2-961

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN269500-2-961

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,744 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,272 sqft
1st Floor Area1,060 sqft
Upper Floors Area684 sqft
Basement Area432 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1991
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialFrame/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area11,375 sqft (0.261 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area434 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address178 134TH ST E
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98445-1432
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNCOR
Legal DescriptionSECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 13 BROOKDALE: BROOKDALE IN SW OF NE 16-19-03E PARCEL A DBLR 90-04-04-0495 DESC AS E 90 FT OF N 125 FT BLK 43 BROOKDALE ADD TOG/W EASE & RESTRICTION OF OF REC APPROX 11,375 SQ FT OUT OF 296-0 SEG C1251BL 12/11/9
Legal Range03
Legal Township19
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionBROOKDALE
Legal Block43
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract71505

Owner

178 134th St E is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 1992.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address178 134TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1432
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 4, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
KEY BANK NA
Nov 4, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
KEY BANK NA
Jan 5, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
KEYBANK USA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 26, 1992
Transfer Doc0000000003
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address178 134TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1432
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2023
Title CompanyACCURATE TITLE GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address178 134TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1432

Mortgage

Document Number0008040002
DateAug 4, 2023
Instrument202308040002
Lender
NameKEY BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44144
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term359 Months
DueJul 28, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address178 134TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1432
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2021
Title CompanyACCURATE TITLE GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address178 134TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1432

Mortgage

Document Number0011040105
DateNov 4, 2021
Instrument202111040105
Lender
NameKEY BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44144
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term359 Months
DueOct 29, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address178 134TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1432
Document Number1802010169
Instrument DateJan 5, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2019
Title CompanySOLIDIFI US INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address178 134TH ST E TACOMA WA 984451432, TACOMA, WA 98445-1432

Mortgage

Document Number1802010169
DateFeb 1, 2018
Instrument201802010169
Lender
NameKEYBANK USA
TypeBank
AddressBROOKLYN, OH 44144
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueJan 31, 2038
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 178 134th St E was $5,572, up 5.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
Unified School DistrictFranklin Pierce School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,572.00 (+5.29%)$457,900 Land $192,900 Building $265,000$457,900 Land $192,900 Building $265,000
2025$5,292.00 (+5.86%)
2024$4,999.00 (+0.24%)$431,300 (-3.88%) Land $162,400 Building $268,900$431,300 (-3.88%) Land $162,400 Building $268,900
2023$4,987.00$448,700 Land $162,400 Building $286,300$448,700 Land $162,400 Building $286,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 178 134th St E in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 16 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims22 (1991–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 22
Most Recent ClaimDec 1998 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides,flooding, Dec 1996 · 8 claims
  • High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding, Feb 1996 · 10 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 178 134th St E has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemPARKLAND LIGHT & WATER COMPANY
private · serves 33,775 people · EPA ID WA5366200
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 335 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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