1820 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 1820 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,024 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size0.064 acres (2,805 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$279,719 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$5,072 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Line of Credit
Sep 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN500364-0-850

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN500364-0-850

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,024 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,444 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2007
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2008
Architectural StyleBi-Level
Exterior MaterialFrame/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area2,805 sqft (0.064 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1820 E 40TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-4679
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal DescriptionSECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 41 PLAT SALISHAN DIV I LOT 15 BLOCK 8 EASE OF REC OUT OF 6950000022 THRU 6950000134 SEG 2006-1194 LW06/07/06LW
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section15
Legal SubdivisionSALISHAN DIV I
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract940006

Owner

1820 E 40th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2018.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1820 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4679
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 17, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Sep 3, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 7, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 17, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018297
Prior Transfer DateApr 11, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000000418
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateSep 17, 2026
Property Address1820 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4679
Document Number0000000054
Instrument DateSep 10, 2026
Instrument202654
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1820 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4679

Mortgage

Document Number0000000054,
DateSep 17, 2026
Instrument202654
Lender
NameNAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term481 Months
DueOct 1, 2066
Interest
Max Rate-1%

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address1820 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4679
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2021
Title CompanyCW TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0009030615
DateSep 3, 2019
Instrument201909030615
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2049

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateAug 7, 2018
Property Address1820 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4679
Document Number0008070297
Map ReferenceDOC200606025006
Instrument DateAug 1, 2018
Instrument201808070297
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,984.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1820 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4679

Mortgage

Document Number0008070298
DateAug 7, 2018
Instrument201808070298
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1820 E 40th St was $5,072, up 0.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,072.00 (+0.4%)$494,100 Land $147,200 Building $346,900$494,100 Land $147,200 Building $346,900
2025$5,052.00 (+3.57%)
2024$4,878.00 (+2.69%)$438,200 (-4.2%) Land $139,400 Building $298,800$438,200 (-4.2%) Land $139,400 Building $298,800
2023$4,750.00$457,400 Land $136,400 Building $321,000$457,400 Land $136,400 Building $321,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1820 E 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1820 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 496 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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