Pierce County property record for 305 153rd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,569 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,705 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 336530-0-140 |
| Primary APN | 336530-0-140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 305 153RD ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98445-1232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MSF |
| Legal Description | SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 42 CULTUMS 3RD ADD: CULTUMS 3RD ADD L 13 & 14 B 9 INCL 1/2 ALLEY VAC |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CULTUMS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 71506 |
305 153rd St E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1998.
Source: Pierce County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 153RD ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998349 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1447 / 3236 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000349 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 153rd St E was $3,705 with a senior citizen's exemption, up 4.9% 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 | $335,200 (-0.8%) Land $182,400 Building $152,800 | $335,200 (-0.8%) Land $182,400 Building $152,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,705.00 (+4.9%) | $337,900 (+12.93%) Land $182,400 Building $155,500 | $337,900 (+12.93%) Land $182,400 Building $155,500 |
| 2024 | $3,532.00 (-1.45%) | $299,200 (-3.14%) Land $150,400 Building $148,800 | $299,200 (-3.14%) Land $150,400 Building $148,800 |
| 2023 | $3,584.00 | $308,900 Land $150,400 Building $158,500 | $308,900 Land $150,400 Building $158,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 153rd St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
The area around 305 153rd St E 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 | 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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