319 138th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 319 138th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.422 acres (18,360 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$15,250 (Sep 2000)
Tax Bill$5,268 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2017 Mortgage
Jun 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN031916-4-059

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN031916-4-059

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,688 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,078 sqft
1st Floor Area1,688 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area18,360 sqft (0.422 acres)
Lot Width0.1 ft Width
TerrainLow
View / LotCreek/River
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area522 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area522 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area390 sqft
Deck Area390 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address319 138TH ST E
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98445-1306
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRR
Legal DescriptionSECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 42 W 90 FT OF E 247.6 FT OF LOT 4 EXC N 281 FT THEREOF
Legal Range03
Legal Township19
Legal Section16
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract71505

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address319 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1306
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WASHINGTON ST EMP CU
Jun 21, 2017Quit Claim Deed
WELLS FARGO ESCROW COMPANY, WELLS FARGO ESCROW CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 29, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 29, 2000 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 3, 1998
Deed Document Number20001057
Prior Transfer DateSep 25, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000000646
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address319 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1306
Document Number1706210647
Instrument DateJun 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 5, 2017
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address319 138TH ST E TACOMA WA 984451306, TACOMA, WA 98445-1306

Mortgage

Document Number1706210647
DateJun 21, 2017
Instrument201706210647
Lender
NameWASHINGTON ST EMP CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressOLYMPIA, WA 98501
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 20, 2047

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateJun 21, 2017
Property Address319 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1306
Document Number1706210646
Instrument DateSep 25, 2000
Instrument201706210646
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2018
Title CompanyWELLS FARGO ESCROW COMPANY, WELLS FARGO ESCROW CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address319 138TH ST E TACOMA WA 984451306, TACOMA, WA 98445-1306

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$448,100 (+5.88%) Land $176,900 Building $271,200$448,100 (+5.88%) Land $176,900 Building $271,200
2025$5,268.00 (+7.29%)
2024$4,910.00 (-0.24%)$423,200 (-4.38%) Land $148,800 Building $274,400$423,200 (-4.38%) Land $148,800 Building $274,400
2023$4,922.00$442,600 Land $148,800 Building $293,800$442,600 Land $148,800 Building $293,800

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayYes
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 16 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims22 (1991–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 22
Most Recent ClaimDec 1998 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides,flooding, Dec 1996 · 8 claims
  • High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding, Feb 1996 · 10 claims

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPARKLAND LIGHT & WATER COMPANY
private · serves 33,775 people · EPA ID WA5366200
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 280 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20

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