Pierce County property record for 220 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,022 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,041 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,458 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 747001-5-180 |
| Primary APN | 747001-5-180 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,022 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 742 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 280 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,041 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Width | 71 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 350 sqft |
| Patio Area | 350 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 220 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 42 1ST SCHOOL LD ADD: 1ST SCHOOL LD ADD B 58 E 1/2 OF E 142.123 FT OF N 71.08 FT SE 16 20 3 ITEM 5 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1ST SCHOOL LD ADD |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 62400 |
220 E 40th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2009.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 220 E 40TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009325 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 220 E 40th St was $3,458, up 3.9% 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 | $329,900 Land $180,700 Building $149,200 | $329,900 Land $180,700 Building $149,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,458.00 (+3.88%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,329.00 (-1.16%) | $298,700 (-7.81%) Land $162,300 Building $136,400 | $298,700 (-7.81%) Land $162,300 Building $136,400 |
| 2023 | $3,368.00 | $324,000 Land $167,700 Building $156,300 | $324,000 Land $167,700 Building $156,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 220 E 40th 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 220 E 40th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 469 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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