3706 178th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 3706 178th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size	0.166 acres (7,238 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$430,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,007 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`500275-0-480`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`500275-0-480`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	11 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,560 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,000 sqft
1st Floor Area	780 sqft
Upper Floors Area	780 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2002
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Architectural Style	Bi-Level
Exterior Material	Frame Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,238 sqft (0.166 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	60 sqft
Deck Area	360 sqft
Patio Area	360 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3706 178TH ST E
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98446-2844
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MSF
Legal Description	SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 11 MELROSE STATION L 48 EASE OF REC OUT OF 1-009, 1-018, 1-069 & 1-070 SEG N0124 8/16/01MD
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	19
Legal Section	35
Legal Subdivision	MELROSE STATION
Legal Lot Number	48
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5003
Census Tract	71412

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	3706 178TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-2844
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 5, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES LLC
Nov 7, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED SHORE FIN'L SVCS
Jan 25, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 25, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20211232
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	May 5, 2021
Property Address	3706 178TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-2844
Document Number	0005051232
Map Reference	AF 200108095001
Instrument Date	May 4, 2021
Instrument	202105051232
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 17, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,880.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4211 ALDERWOOD MALL BLVD STE 103, 103, LYNNWOOD, WA 98036-6750

Mortgage

Document Number	0005051233
Date	May 5, 2021
Instrument	202105051233

Lender

Name	PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	3706 178TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-2844
Document Number	2011130322
Instrument Date	Nov 7, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 24, 2020
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3706 178TH ST E TACOMA WA 984462844, TACOMA, WA 98446-2844

Mortgage

Document Number	2011130322
Date	Nov 13, 2020
Instrument	202011130322

Lender

Name	UNITED SHORE FIN'L SVCS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 12, 2050

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2019
Property Address	3706 178TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-2844
Document Number	0001250503
Map Reference	DOC200108095001
Instrument Date	Jan 15, 2019
Instrument	201901250503
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,518.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3706 178TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-2844

Mortgage

Document Number	0001250504
Date	Jan 25, 2019
Instrument	201901250504

Lender

Name	LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Pierce County
Unified School District	Bethel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,007.00 (+0.2%)	$437,500 (+2.8%) Land $165,000 Building $272,500	$437,500 (+2.8%) Land $165,000 Building $272,500
2025	$4,997.00 (+0.79%)
2024	$4,958.00 (-2.65%)	$425,600 (-4.4%) Land $174,800 Building $250,800	$425,600 (-4.4%) Land $174,800 Building $250,800
2023	$5,093.00	$445,200 Land $166,200 Building $279,000	$445,200 Land $166,200 Building $279,000

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, Lightcurve.

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