18503 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 18503 38th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,811 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	1.07 acres (46,800 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$430,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$5,934 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2020 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`031936-7-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`031936-7-004`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,811 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	572 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,029 sqft
Upper Floors Area	782 sqft
Basement Area	220 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1999
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	46,800 sqft
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	572 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Wood Porch
Deck Area	128 sqft
Patio Area	128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	18503 38TH AVE E
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98446-1148
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MSF
Legal Description	SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 32 : L 2 OF S P 77-401 OUT OF 3-012 SEG L-0127 TP JW (DCWJEMS5-6-82)
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	19
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	SP#77-401
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5008
Census Tract	71412

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	18503 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1148
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 17, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 5, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 28, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020170594
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Jun 17, 2020
Property Address	18503 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1148
Document Number	0006170594
Map Reference	DOC 7706170401
Instrument Date	Jun 10, 2020
Instrument	202006170594
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,880.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18503 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1148
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0006170595
Date	Jun 17, 2020
Instrument	202006170595

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	18503 38TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1148
Document Number	2002180794
Instrument Date	Feb 5, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 3, 2020
Title Company	TITLE365 - OMAHA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	18503 38TH AVE E TACOMA WA 984461148, TACOMA, WA 98446-1148

Mortgage

Document Number	2002180794
Date	Feb 18, 2020
Instrument	202002180794

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BK
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 17, 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		$516,400 (+3.63%) Land $236,600 Building $279,800	$516,400 (+3.63%) Land $236,600 Building $279,800
2025	$5,934.00 (+3.16%)
2024	$5,752.00 (-1.37%)	$498,300 (-2.94%) Land $250,600 Building $247,700	$498,300 (-2.94%) Land $250,600 Building $247,700
2023	$5,832.00	$513,400 Land $238,300 Building $275,100	$513,400 Land $238,300 Building $275,100

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	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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.

Drinking Water

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

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. 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 221 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: Lightcurve, Verizon.

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