Pierce County property record for 2015 E 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 877 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,505 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 695500-0-472 |
| Primary APN | 695500-0-472 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 877 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,192 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 877 sqft |
| Basement Area | 877 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 315 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2015 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-4785 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 PORTLAND HEIGHTS: PORTLAND HEIGHTS L 8 & 9 B 10 SE OF NE 15-20-03E APPROX 5200 SQ FT OUT OF 047-0 SEG S0342DL ES DC4945FN12/5/91BO |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTLAND HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 940007 |
2015 E 38th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2015 E 38TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-4785 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 20051199 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2015 E 38th St was $3,505, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Tacoma City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $335,300 Land $160,000 Building $175,300 | $335,300 Land $160,000 Building $175,300 | |
| 2025 | $3,505.00 (+2.97%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,404.00 (+6.84%) | $305,500 (-0.29%) Land $151,600 Building $153,900 | $305,500 (-0.29%) Land $151,600 Building $153,900 |
| 2023 | $3,186.00 | $306,400 Land $144,200 Building $162,200 | $306,400 Land $144,200 Building $162,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2015 E 38th 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 2015 E 38th St 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 405 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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