242 E 68th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 242 E 68th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,948 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$127,973 (Nov 1995)
Tax Bill$4,963 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN586000-0-309

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN586000-0-309

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,536 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,986 sqft
1st Floor Area529 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,007 sqft
Basement Area529 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Exterior MaterialFrame Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,948 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area450 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Deck Area80 sqft
Patio Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address242 E 68TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-1117
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 13 MILLERS ACRE TRACTS: MILLERS ACRE TRACTS L 2 OF S P 93-02-10-0331 TOG/W EASE OF REC OUT OF 030-6 APPROX 6,948 SQ FT EASE & RESTR OF REC SEG F-0209BL 07-20-93CL
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionMILLERS ACRE TRACTS
Legal TractL
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract63200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address12520 LAKEHOLME RD SW, LAKEWOOD, WA 98498-4222
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 27, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 27, 1995 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 19, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1995771
Deed Book / Page1176 / 1991
Last Transfer DateMay 5, 2000
Transfer Doc0000000113
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,963.00 (+6.59%)$452,600 (+13.58%) Land $185,900 Building $266,700$452,600 (+13.58%) Land $185,900 Building $266,700
2025$4,656.00 (+4.94%)
2024$4,437.00 (+2.49%)$398,500 (-4.39%) Land $178,700 Building $219,800$398,500 (-4.39%) Land $178,700 Building $219,800
2023$4,329.00$416,800 Land $168,100 Building $248,700$416,800 Land $168,100 Building $248,700

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
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 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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