305 138th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 305 138th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Square Footage2,036 sqft Living Area
Lot Size20,400 sqft (0.468 acres)
GarageCarport, 460 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$6,564.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN031916-4-053

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Units2 Units
Building Area2,036 sqft Living Area
1st Floor2,036 sqft 1st Floor
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Stories1 Stories
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Architectural StyleDuplex Single Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area20,400 sqft (0.468 acres)
Lot Width1 ft Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
Garage Area460 sqft Garage
CarportCarport
Carport Area460 sqft Carport

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area160 sqft Porch
TopographyLow Topography
Storage Building360 sqft Storage Building

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHeat Pump Heating
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address305 138TH ST E
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98445-1306
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionSECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 42 : W 100 FT OF E 447.6 FT OF LOT 4 EXC N 281 FT THEREOF EXC & RESERVATIONS OF RECORD
Legal Range03
Legal Township19
Legal Section16
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Minor Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2009
Census Tract71505

Owner

Source: Pierce County records · APN 031916-4-053

Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address305 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1306
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 27, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Jan 27, 2026Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJan 20, 2026
Transfer Doc0000000318
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateJan 27, 2026
Property Address305 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1306
Document Number0001270318
Instrument DateJan 20, 2026
Instrument202601270318
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address35115 59TH THE D, TACOMA, WA 96445

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

January 2026: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateJan 27, 2026
Property Address305 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1306
Document Number0001270319
Instrument DateJan 07, 2026
Instrument202601270319
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pierce County records · Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
Unified School DistrictFranklin Pierce School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$508,800 (-0.16%) Land $213,600 Building $295,200$508,800 (-0.16%) Land $213,600 Building $295,200
2025$6,564.00 (+15.18%)$509,600 (+4.21%) Land $218,600 Building $291,000$509,600 (+4.21%) Land $218,600 Building $291,000
2024$5,699.00 (+1.77%)$489,000 (-2.3%) Land $191,700 Building $297,300$489,000 (-2.3%) Land $191,700 Building $297,300
2023$5,600.00$500,500 Land $191,700 Building $308,800$500,500 Land $191,700 Building $308,800

Flood & Wildfire

305 138th St E is in FEMA Zone AE, inside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Pierce County (53053C), updated February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
1% annual chance, base flood elevation determined
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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