Pierce County property record for 3639 E Howe St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,011 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,051 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032015-2-073 |
| Primary APN | 032015-2-073 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,011 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,341 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,011 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Width | 55 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 209 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3639 E HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 21 : N 1/2 OF FOLL BEG AT A PT 150 FT S OF INTER OF E LI OF HOWE ST WITH S LI OF B 8 MC KINLEY PARK HEIGHTS TH S 112 FT M/L TO AN EXT OF N LI OF E COLUMBIA AVE TH E ON SD LI OF COLUMBIA AVE 100 FT TH N PAR/W HO |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
3639 E Howe St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3639 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Jan 16, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SERVICELINK |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI APPLE EQUITIES LLC |
| May 7, 2018 | Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 16, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019405 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000498 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 3639 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003290355 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103290355 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3639 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3817 |
| Document Number | 0001160405 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201901160405 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,984.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3639 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3817 |
| Document Number | 0001160406 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201901160406 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
| Document Number | 0001160407 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201901160407 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FIN COMMISSION |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98104 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3639 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3817 |
| Document Number | 1809140498 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201809140498 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1045 GLENN VALLEY LN #307 INDIAN TRAIL NC 280790110, 307, INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079-0110 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3639 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3817 |
| Document Number | 1809140497 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201809140497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1045 GLENN VALLEY LN #307 INDIAN TRAIL NC 280790110, 307, INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079-0110 |
| Document Number | 1809140499 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201809140499 |
| Name | APPLE EQUITIES LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 13112 NE 20TH ST # 100, BELLEVUE, WA 98005-2045 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Court-Ordered Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3639 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3817 |
| Document Number | 1805070543 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201805070543 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3639 E HOWE ST TACOMA WA 984043817, TACOMA, WA 98404-3817 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3639 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3817 |
| Document Number | 1708160887 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201708160887 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 3639 E Howe St was $4,051, up 6.7% 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 | $382,000 Land $163,600 Building $218,400 | $382,000 Land $163,600 Building $218,400 | |
| 2025 | $4,051.00 (+6.66%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,798.00 (+1.61%) | $340,900 (-5.23%) Land $161,800 Building $179,100 | $340,900 (-5.23%) Land $161,800 Building $179,100 |
| 2023 | $3,738.00 | $359,700 Land $160,400 Building $199,300 | $359,700 Land $160,400 Building $199,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3639 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 3639 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 |
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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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