3718 178th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 3718 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	0.156 acres (6,811 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$522,500 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill	$5,011 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Mortgage Jul 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`500275-0-460`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`500275-0-460`

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	440 sqft
1st Floor Area	780 sqft
Upper Floors Area	780 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2002
Effective Year Built	Effective 2020
Architectural Style	Bi-Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,811 sqft (0.156 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Wood Porch
Porch Area	60 sqft
Deck Area	403 sqft
Patio Area	403 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3718 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 46 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	46
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5003
Census Tract	71412

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3718 178TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-2844
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 26, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Jul 21, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FORWARD MORTGAGE LENDING INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 15, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2025219
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 7, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000682
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	3718 178TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-2844
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 3, 2026
Title Company	TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3718 178TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-2844

Mortgage

Document Number	0001260333
Date	Jan 26, 2026
Instrument	202601260333

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2056

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	3718 178TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-2844
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 1, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0007210314
Date	Jul 21, 2022
Instrument	202207210314

Lender

Name	FORWARD MORTGAGE LENDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT MILL, SC 29707

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	481 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2062

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		$446,900 (+4.68%) Land $162,500 Building $284,400	$446,900 (+4.68%) Land $162,500 Building $284,400
2025	$5,011.00 (+0.8%)
2024	$4,971.00 (-2.8%)	$426,900 (-4.54%) Land $172,100 Building $254,800	$426,900 (-4.54%) Land $172,100 Building $254,800
2023	$5,114.00	$447,200 Land $163,700 Building $283,500	$447,200 Land $163,700 Building $283,500

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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