3588 E M St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 3588 E M St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 bd · 1.5 ba · 734 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$335,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill$3,878 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Sale & Mortgage
May 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN032015-2-072

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032015-2-072

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area734 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area734 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Lot Width60 ft Width
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area265 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area265 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchWood Porch
Porch Area60 sqft
Deck Area336 sqft
Patio Area191 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3588 E M ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-3828
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 21 : COM AT SE COR OF GOVT LOT 1 INSIDE INDIAN RES TH W 585 FT TH N 899.5 FT TO BEG TH CONT N 57.5 FT TH W 190 FT TH S 57.5 FT TH E 190 FT TO BEG EXC E 40 FT FOR RD TOG/W FOLL DESC PROP PER SUPERIOR CT CS #91-2
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section15
Legal Lot Number1
Legal Unit91-2
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract62000

Owner

3588 E M St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3588 E M ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3828
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 12, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
BAY EQUITY LLC
May 1, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
DAVID D POPPE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 1, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2022300
Prior Transfer DateNov 2, 1992
Prior Transfer Doc0000000977
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateDec 12, 2022
Property Address3588 E M ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3828
Document Number0012120300
Instrument DateDec 9, 2022
Instrument202212120300
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023
Title CompanyCW TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$5,360.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3588 E M ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3828

Mortgage

Document Number0012120301
DateDec 12, 2022
Instrument202212120301
Lender
NameBAY EQUITY LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term481 Months
DueJan 1, 2063

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateMay 1, 2020
Property Address3588 E M ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3828
Document Number2005010596
Instrument DateApr 30, 2020
Instrument202005010596
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2020
Title CompanyCW TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,845.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address3412 52ND AVE NE TACOMA WA 984223109, TACOMA, WA 98422-3109

Mortgage

Document Number2005010597
DateMay 1, 2020
Instrument202005010597
Lender
NameDAVID D POPPE
Address17382 BRITT RD, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273-4500
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3588 E M St was $3,878, up 6.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$355,700 Land $190,100 Building $165,600$355,700 Land $190,100 Building $165,600
2025$3,878.00 (+6.6%)
2024$3,638.00 (+2.05%)$326,500 (-4.81%) Land $188,100 Building $138,400$326,500 (-4.81%) Land $188,100 Building $138,400
2023$3,565.00$343,000 Land $188,500 Building $154,500$343,000 Land $188,500 Building $154,500

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3588 E M St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 3588 E M 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000
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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