Pierce County property record for 261 E 69th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,821 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,282 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,366 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,445 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 781500-0-093 |
| Primary APN | 781500-0-093 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,821 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,388 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 587 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,234 sqft |
| Basement Area | 587 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,282 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 567 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 130 sqft |
| Patio Area | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 261 E 69TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1896 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 SOUTH TACOMA PLAT OF: SOUTH TACOMA PLAT OF NE 28-20-03E L 1 OF S P 95-05-03-0159 EASE OF REC APPROX 7,282 SQ FT OUT OF 009-2 SEG H-140CL 09-07-95CL |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH TACOMA PLAT OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 63200 |
261 E 69th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1996.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 E 69TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1896 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996779 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1225 / 1493 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 E 69th St was $5,445, up 6.8% 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 | $5,445.00 (+6.79%) | $497,800 Land $187,700 Building $310,100 | $497,800 Land $187,700 Building $310,100 |
| 2025 | $5,099.00 (+4.9%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,861.00 (-1.52%) | $436,600 (-8.16%) Land $180,500 Building $256,100 | $436,600 (-8.16%) Land $180,500 Building $256,100 |
| 2023 | $4,936.00 | $475,400 Land $170,100 Building $305,300 | $475,400 Land $170,100 Building $305,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 E 69th 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 261 E 69th 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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