Pierce County property record for 3717 231st St E, Spanaway, WA 98387
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,175 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,739 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $136,950 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,568 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500171-0-160 |
| Primary APN | 500171-0-160 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,175 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,615 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 886 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,289 sqft |
| Basement Area | 886 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,739 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3717 231ST ST E |
|---|---|
| City | SPANAWAY |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98387-6962 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 18 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 GARDEN OAKS DIV 1 PH 1: GARDEN OAKS DIV 1 PH 1 SW OF NW 13-18-03E L 16 TOG/W 1/75TH UNDIV INT IN TR A TO E & M TOG/W PRI RD APPROX 7,739 SQ FT EASE OF REC OUT OF 2-710,2-707, 6-015,2-704,3-707,03-18-14-4-700 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 18 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN OAKS DIV 1 PH 1 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAHAM-THRIFT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 73114 |
3717 231st St E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3717 231ST ST E, SPANAWAY, WA 98387-6962 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997458 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1372 / 2527 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3717 231st St E was $5,568, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $5,568.00 (+2.52%) | $484,000 Land $154,100 Building $329,900 | $484,000 Land $154,100 Building $329,900 |
| 2025 | $5,431.00 (+4.54%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,195.00 (-3.46%) | $444,000 (-5.43%) Land $136,800 Building $307,200 | $444,000 (-5.43%) Land $136,800 Building $307,200 |
| 2023 | $5,381.00 | $469,500 Land $146,000 Building $323,500 | $469,500 Land $146,000 Building $323,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3717 231st St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 3717 231st St E is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | SOUTHWOOD private · serves 64,155 people · EPA ID WA5382844 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2021 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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