21520 38th Ave E, Spanaway, WA 98387 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 21520 38th Ave E, Spanaway, WA 98387

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,438 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size0.46 acres (20,038 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$334,719 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$5,853 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Line of Credit
Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN031811-1-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN031811-1-021

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,438 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,966 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,244 sqft
Basement Area672 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Exterior MaterialFrame Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area20,038 sqft (0.46 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Deck Area440 sqft
Patio Area440 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address21520 38TH AVE E
CitySPANAWAY
StateWA
Zip98387-6827
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal DescriptionSECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 18 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 : BEG AT MON AT SE COR OF NE TH N 405 FT ALG E LI OF SD SUBD TH W 230 FT PERPENDICULAR TO SD E LI TH S PAR TO SD E LI 402 FT M/L TO S LI OF SD SUBD TH ELY ALG SD S LI TO POB EXC 38TH AVE E ON E & EXC N 300 F
Legal Range03
Legal Township18
Legal Section11
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract71413

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 8912, PORTLAND, OR 97207-8912
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 18, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Aug 16, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WILLAMETTE VALLEY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 16, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 16, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 22, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018763
Prior Transfer DateAug 9, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000000763
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address21520 38TH AVE E, SPANAWAY, WA 98387-6827
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001180083
DateJan 18, 2024
Instrument202401180083
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44114
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 8, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateAug 16, 2018
Property Address21520 38TH AVE E, SPANAWAY, WA 98387-6827
Document Number0008160763
Instrument DateAug 9, 2018
Instrument201808160763
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$5,963.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21530 38TH AVE E, SPANAWAY, WA 98387-6827

Mortgage

Document Number0008160765
DateAug 16, 2018
Instrument201808160765
Lender
NameWILLAMETTE VALLEY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
Unified School DistrictBethel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,853.00 (+2.09%)$520,300 (+11.39%) Land $181,600 Building $338,700$520,300 (+11.39%) Land $181,600 Building $338,700
2025$5,733.00 (+5.17%)
2024$5,451.00 (-2.52%)$467,100 (-4.4%) Land $184,400 Building $282,700$467,100 (-4.4%) Land $184,400 Building $282,700
2023$5,592.00$488,600 Land $184,400 Building $304,200$488,600 Land $184,400 Building $304,200

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98% 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 SystemSOUTHWOOD
private · serves 64,155 people · EPA ID WA5382844
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionNov 2021
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
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 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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