Pierce County property record for 2602 159th St Ct E, Tacoma, WA 98445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,411 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,797 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500091-0-400 |
| Primary APN | 500091-0-400 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,411 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,831 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,411 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 141 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2602 159TH STREET CT E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98445-4582 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MSF |
| Legal Description | SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 34 HARLEQUIN MEADOWS: HARLEQUIN MEADOWS SW OF SW 23-19-03E L 40 TOG/W PRI RD EASE OF REC APPROX 8,400 SQ FT TOG/W 1/58TH UNDIV INT IN TR A OUT OF 3-003, 3-016 & 7-009 SEG F0417 MD 9/14/93MD DC10730MD06-03-94CL |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARLEQUIN MEADOWS |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
2602 159th St Ct E is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2002.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 112TH ST S, TACOMA, WA 98444-5715 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20021159 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000101 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2602 159th St Ct E was $4,797, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Bethel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $432,300 Land $199,100 Building $233,200 | $432,300 Land $199,100 Building $233,200 | |
| 2025 | $4,797.00 (+5.29%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,556.00 (-4.53%) | $388,700 (-6.5%) Land $156,500 Building $232,200 | $388,700 (-6.5%) Land $156,500 Building $232,200 |
| 2023 | $4,772.00 | $415,700 Land $158,200 Building $257,500 | $415,700 Land $158,200 Building $257,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2602 159th St Ct E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1997 · 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 2602 159th St Ct E 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 97% of the US · lower than 98% 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 | SPANAWAY WATER COMPANY private · serves 34,506 people · EPA ID WA5382850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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