Pierce County property record for 3597 E Howe St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,437 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,461 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 567500-0-070 |
| Primary APN | 567500-0-070 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,437 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 937 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 500 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,700 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Width | 37.5 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3597 E HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 21 MCKINLEY PARK HEIGHTS S 1/2 OF L 13, L 14 B 1 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCKINLEY PARK HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
3597 E Howe St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Pierce County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6201 HAZEL AVE SE, AUBURN, WA 98092-8181 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NFM INC |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023249 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3597 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3815 |
| Document Number | 0008110249 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202308110249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6201 HAZEL AVE SE APT D, D, AUBURN, WA 98092-8181 |
| Document Number | 0008110250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202308110250 |
| Name | NFM INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3597 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3815 |
| Document Number | 0004110245 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202304110245 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8107 58TH AVE SE, OLYMPIA, WA 98513-5305 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3597 E Howe St was $4,461, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Tacoma City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,461.00 (+2.84%) | $411,500 Land $152,200 Building $259,300 | $411,500 Land $152,200 Building $259,300 |
| 2025 | $4,338.00 (+40.48%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,088.00 (-6.62%) | $277,000 (-12.92%) Land $150,600 Building $126,400 | $277,000 (-12.92%) Land $150,600 Building $126,400 |
| 2023 | $3,307.00 | $318,100 Land $145,600 Building $172,500 | $318,100 Land $145,600 Building $172,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3597 E Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 3597 E Howe 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 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 | 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 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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