Pierce County property record for 18920 3rd St E, Lake Tapps, WA 98391
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,291 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 1.96 acres (85,661 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $674,719 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,178 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 700096-0-200 |
| Primary APN | 700096-0-200 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,291 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,071 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,862 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 85,661 sqft (1.96 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Storage Building | 169 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 18920 3RD ST E |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE TAPPS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98391-6261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 04 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 05 QUARTER 21 BRIDLECREEK ESTATES L 20 TOG/W PRI RD EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 2-034, 2-044 & 2-045 SEG J0534 MD 2/24/98MD (WETLAND & BUFFER 53,022 SQ FT) |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIDLECREEK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 70315 |
18920 3rd St E is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18920 3RD ST E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-6261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STRONG HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI OPES ADVISORS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017564 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000488 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 18920 3RD ST E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-6261 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010200276 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202210200276 |
| Name | BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 17, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 18920 3RD ST E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-6261 |
| Document Number | 0001070488 |
| Map Reference | DOC 9802120053 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202101070488 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 88 SILVA LN, MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842-7634 |
| Document Number | 0001070489 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202101070489 |
| Name | STRONG HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 18920 3RD ST E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-6261 |
| Document Number | 2006300464 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 18920 3RD ST E LAKE TAPPS WA 983916261, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-6261 |
| Document Number | 2006300464 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202006300464 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 18920 3RD ST E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-6261 |
| Document Number | 1707260564 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201707260564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,020.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18920 3RD ST E LAKE TAPPS WA 983916261, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-6261 |
| Document Number | 1707260565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201707260565 |
| Name | OPES ADVISORS |
|---|---|
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18920 3rd St E was $10,178, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Dieringer School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,178.00 (+5.36%) | $996,200 Land $406,200 Building $590,000 | $996,200 Land $406,200 Building $590,000 |
| 2025 | $9,660.00 (+9.89%) | ||
| 2024 | $8,791.00 (-0.94%) | $887,800 (-2.34%) Land $354,000 Building $533,800 | $887,800 (-2.34%) Land $354,000 Building $533,800 |
| 2023 | $8,874.00 | $909,100 Land $359,700 Building $549,400 | $909,100 Land $359,700 Building $549,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18920 3rd St 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.
Wildfire risk around 18920 3rd St E is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BONNEY LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT CITY serves 43,371 people · EPA ID WA5307650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2021 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Skynet Broadband.
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