Pierce County property record for 3738 E J St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,287 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 567000-2-860 |
| Primary APN | 567000-2-860 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,836 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 74 sqft |
| Deck Area | 132 sqft |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 456 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3738 E J ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 MCKINLEY PARK ADD L 17 & 18 B 27 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCKINLEY PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,18 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
3738 E J St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3738 E J ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CLICK N CLOSE INC |
| May 17, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025502 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000772 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3738 E J ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3032 |
| Document Number | 0009290502 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 96 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202509290502 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,960.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3738 E J ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3032 |
| Document Number | 0009290503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202509290503 |
| Name | CLICK N CLOSE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3738 E J ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3032 |
| Document Number | 0005170389 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 96 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202305170389 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | AEGIS LAND TITLE GROUP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3738 E J ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3032 |
| Document Number | 0005170390 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202305170390 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3738 E J St was $4,287, up 7.6% 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 | $396,000 (+0.61%) Land $160,400 Building $235,600 | $396,000 (+0.61%) Land $160,400 Building $235,600 | |
| 2025 | $4,287.00 (+7.63%) | $393,600 (+10.07%) Land $170,400 Building $223,200 | $393,600 (+10.07%) Land $170,400 Building $223,200 |
| 2024 | $3,983.00 (+0.18%) | $357,600 (-6.56%) Land $158,700 Building $198,900 | $357,600 (-6.56%) Land $158,700 Building $198,900 |
| 2023 | $3,976.00 | $382,700 Land $156,700 Building $226,000 | $382,700 Land $156,700 Building $226,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3738 E J 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 3738 E J 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 |
|---|
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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