Pierce County property record for 3702 159th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,162 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $259,719 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,288 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer Feb 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031923-4-096 |
| Primary APN | 031923-4-096 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,162 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,602 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 391 sqft |
| Deck Area | 410 sqft |
| Patio Area | 410 sqft |
| Wet Bar | Wet Bar |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3702 159TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-1429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 : COM AT SE COR OF SE TH N 01 DEG 46 MIN 17 SEC E ALG E LI OF SD SUBD 198.00 FT TH N 87 DEG 07 MIN 02 SEC W PAR/W S LI OF SD SUBD 240.00 FT TO TRUE POB TH CONT N 87 DEG 07 MIN 02 SEC W ALG SD PAR LI 100.00 F |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | I |
| Legal Unit | 244916 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3702 159TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017651 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3702 159TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1429 |
| Document Number | 0002080314 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202102080314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3702 159TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1429 |
| Document Number | 0000000314 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202102080314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3702 159TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-1429 |
| Document Number | 1707110651 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201707110651 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,633.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 3702 159TH ST E TACOMA WA 984461429, TACOMA, WA 98446-1429 |
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Bethel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,288.00 (+1.89%) | $458,800 (+6.2%) Land $196,700 Building $262,100 | $458,800 (+6.2%) Land $196,700 Building $262,100 |
| 2025 | $5,190.00 (+2.33%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,072.00 (-4.55%) | $432,000 (-6.61%) Land $168,500 Building $263,500 | $432,000 (-6.61%) Land $168,500 Building $263,500 |
| 2023 | $5,314.00 | $462,600 Land $170,400 Building $292,200 | $462,600 Land $170,400 Building $292,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
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 | SPANAWAY WATER COMPANY private · serves 34,506 people · EPA ID WA5382850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| 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 132 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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