Pierce County property record for 304 96th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.317 acres (13,807 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,867 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 679500-0-030 |
| Primary APN | 679500-0-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,474 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 656 sqft |
| Basement Area | 392 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,807 sqft (0.317 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 558 sqft |
| Deck Area | 78 sqft |
| Patio Area | 78 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 304 96TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98445-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MSF |
| Legal Description | SECTION 04 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 12 PAULSEN ACRE & QUARTER ACRE TRACTS L 3 & 4 B 1 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAULSEN ACRE & QUARTER ACRE TRACTS |
| Legal Tract | L |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 71603 |
304 96th St E is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2004.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 96TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-2006 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000686 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 304 96th St E was $5,867, up 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,867.00 (+0.36%) | $490,700 Land $187,200 Building $303,500 | $490,700 Land $187,200 Building $303,500 |
| 2025 | $5,846.00 (+8.36%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,395.00 (-3.09%) | $466,900 (-8.36%) Land $193,400 Building $273,500 | $466,900 (-8.36%) Land $193,400 Building $273,500 |
| 2023 | $5,567.00 | $509,500 Land $188,400 Building $321,100 | $509,500 Land $188,400 Building $321,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 304 96th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 (2007–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2019 · 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 304 96th St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 | 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 308 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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