Pierce County property record for 17824 40th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.995 acres (43,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $147,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,525 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 249000-0-120 |
| Primary APN | 249000-0-120 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,396 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,308 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,320 sqft (0.995 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 17824 40TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-2804 |
| 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 12 B 1 EASE OF RECORD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHEL RANCHETTES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 71412 |
17824 40th Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2006.
Source: Pierce County records, as of September 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17824 40TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-2804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999599 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000668 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17824 40th Ave E was $5,525, up 2.8% from the year before.
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 | $475,100 Land $232,100 Building $243,000 | $475,100 Land $232,100 Building $243,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,525.00 (+2.79%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,375.00 (-1.07%) | $465,700 (-2.57%) Land $245,800 Building $219,900 | $465,700 (-2.57%) Land $245,800 Building $219,900 |
| 2023 | $5,433.00 | $478,000 Land $233,800 Building $244,200 | $478,000 Land $233,800 Building $244,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17824 40th Ave E 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.
The area around 17824 40th Ave 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 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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