Pierce County property record for 3604 40th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98443
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,461 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (436,036 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $747,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $160 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 0320132103 |
| Primary APN | 0320132103 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,461 sqft |
| Gross Area | 1,131 sqft |
| Attic Area | 330 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,131 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,131 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Prefabricated |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Pole Frame |
| Lot Area | 436,036 sqft (10 acres) |
| Terrain | Wet |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3604 40TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98443-2100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | ARL |
| Legal Description | SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 THAT POR OF NW OF SEC 13 & OF NE OF SEC 14 OF LOT COMB 2005-07-25-0951 DESC AS BEG |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SW |
| Legal Unit | 279577 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 940004 |
3604 40th Ave E, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Pierce County records, as of September 7, 2022
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1837, TACOMA, WA 98401-1837 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201812310556 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Puyallup School District (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 3604 40th Ave E in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 189 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 39 of 189 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2021 · Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 3604 40th Ave E is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | SUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO private · serves 19,125 people · EPA ID WA5385050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2021 |
| 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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