244 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 244 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.509 acres (22,161 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$91,813 (Nov 2003)
Tax Bill$1,317 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN586030-0-113

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN586030-0-113
Alternative APN
  • 5860300111

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,890 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,370 sqft
1st Floor Area1,890 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialConcrete
Lot Area22,161 sqft (0.509 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces6 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchWood Porch
Porch Area649 sqft
Deck Area299 sqft
Patio Area299 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address244 E 70TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-1123
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 13 MILLERS 3RD ACRE TRACTS L 1 OF S P 2009-11-20-5002 TOG/W EASE & RESTRICTIONS OF REC OUT OF 011-1 SEG 2010-0244 JU 12/1/09JU
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionMILLERS 3RD ACRE TRACTS
Legal TractL
Legal BlockRJ
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract63200

Owner

244 E 70th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2003.

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address244 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1123
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 25, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 25, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 2, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20031352
Prior Transfer DateNov 5, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000001352
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address244 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1123
Document Number1907150865
Instrument DateJul 5, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address244 E 70TH ST TACOMA WA 984041123, TACOMA, WA 98404-1123

Mortgage

Document Number1907150865
DateJul 15, 2019
Instrument201907150865
Lender
NameSOUND CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressTACOMA, WA 98402
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueJul 14, 2034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 244 E 70th St was $1,317 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 80.2% from the year before.

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$675,500 Land $235,800 Building $439,700$675,500 Land $235,800 Building $439,700
2025$1,317.00 (-80.21%)
2024$6,654.00 (-6.04%)$598,100 (-12.37%) Land $226,700 Building $371,400$598,100 (-12.37%) Land $226,700 Building $371,400
2023$7,082.00$682,500 Land $223,400 Building $459,100$682,500 Land $223,400 Building $459,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 244 E 70th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 244 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 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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