17815 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 17815 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,075 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	1 acres (43,561 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$5,841 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2020 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`249000-0-040`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`249000-0-040`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,075 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,558 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,325 sqft
Upper Floors Area	750 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1986
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Frame Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	43,561 sqft (1 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	483 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	472 sqft
Deck Area	236 sqft
Patio Area	161 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17815 38TH AVE E
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98446-1241
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MSF
Legal Description	SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 22 BETHEL RANCHETTES: BETHEL RANCHETTES L 4 B 1 EASE OF RECORD
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	19
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	BETHEL RANCHETTES
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5009
Census Tract	71412

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	17815 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1241
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	17815 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1241
Document Number	2004230397
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 11, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17815 38TH AVE E TACOMA WA 984461241, TACOMA, WA 98446-1241

Mortgage

Document Number	2004230397
Date	Apr 23, 2020
Instrument	202004230397

Lender

Name	JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 22, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Pierce County
Unified School District	Bethel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,841.00 (-2.26%)	$512,100 (+1.87%) Land $232,400 Building $279,700	$512,100 (+1.87%) Land $232,400 Building $279,700
2025	$5,976.00 (+2.84%)
2024	$5,811.00 (-1.54%)	$502,700 (-3.14%) Land $246,200 Building $256,500	$502,700 (-3.14%) Land $246,200 Building $256,500
2023	$5,902.00	$519,000 Land $234,100 Building $284,900	$519,000 Land $234,100 Building $284,900

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

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 System	BETHEL RANCHETTES MUTUAL WATER CO private · serves 65 people · EPA ID WA5306015
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2023
Lead	13 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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