Pierce County property record for 215 E 48th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,752 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $499,999 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,246 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 662500-0-090 |
| Primary APN | 662500-0-090 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 444 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,752 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 215 E 48TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 43 PACIFIC HEIGHTS: PACIFIC HEIGHTS L 18 THRU 20 B 1 SUBJ TO EASE |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | PACIFIC HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-20 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 62400 |
215 E 48th St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 E 48TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1312 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202679 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000403 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 215 E 48TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1312 |
| Document Number | 0000000079 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $807,998.99 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Document Number | 0000000080, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261880 |
| Name | MDCM HOLDINGS INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 215 E 48th St was $5,246, up 992.9% 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 | $5,246.00 (+992.92%) | $479,800 Land $197,400 Building $282,400 | $479,800 Land $197,400 Building $282,400 |
| 2025 | $480.00 (-0.83%) | ||
| 2024 | $484.00 (+5.68%) Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $440,700 (-7.57%) Land $177,300 Building $263,400 | $440,700 (-7.57%) Land $177,300 Building $263,400 |
| 2023 | $458.00 Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $476,800 Land $186,300 Building $290,500 | $476,800 Land $186,300 Building $290,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 E 48th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 215 E 48th 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 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.
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 586 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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