Pierce County property record for 221 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $154,900 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $274 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 586000-0-350 |
| Primary APN | 586000-0-350 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,768 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 540 sqft |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 221 E 70TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 13 MILLERS ACRE TRACTS: MILLERS ACRE TRACTS S 120 FT LESS E 75 FT OF TR 18 & E 20.03 FT OF S 120 FT OF 19 ITEM 2 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLERS ACRE TRACTS |
| Legal Tract | S |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-19 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 63200 |
221 E 70th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2004.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004538 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000406 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 221 E 70th St was $274 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 3.5% 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 | $274.00 (-3.52%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $425,400 Land $196,000 Building $229,400 | $425,400 Land $196,000 Building $229,400 |
| 2025 | $284.00 (-0.7%) | ||
| 2024 | $286.00 (+5.54%) Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $385,400 (-8.19%) Land $188,500 Building $196,900 | $385,400 (-8.19%) Land $188,500 Building $196,900 |
| 2023 | $271.00 Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $419,800 Land $179,100 Building $240,700 | $419,800 Land $179,100 Building $240,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 E 70th St 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.
The area around 221 E 70th 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 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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